Daniel Arthur Parks (born 26 May 1978) is a professional rugby union coach and former player who played as a fly-half.

After moving to England in September 2001 to pursue his professional rugby career, Parks spent some time at Leeds Tykes.

In what would be Glasgow's final match of the 2008–09 season, Parks attained the distinction of being the first ever player to reach 1,000 points in the Celtic League.

[13] His Glasgow Warriors teammates Alastair Kellock and John Barclay also featured, in addition to Edinburgh's Dutch winger Tim Visser.

Having left Glasgow Warriors, Parks signed a two-year deal with Welsh side Cardiff Blues becoming the first Scotsman to play for them.

In the 2011–12 Heineken Cup however, Parks started all seven of Cardiff's matches as they qualified for the quarter-finals as best runners-up in the pool stages before being knocked out by the defending champions Leinster.

In February 2012 Parks signed for Galway based Pro12 team Connacht, joining the club for the start of the 2012–13 season on a two-year contract.

[5] He also played in all three 2005 Autumn tests, his positive attitude and commitment won praise from coach Frank Hadden.

Parks made his return against the Welsh and went on to win an unprecedented three-man-of-the-match awards in four games, being chosen against Wales, Italy and Ireland.

Parks praised Scottish coach Andy Robinson, saying "he has been a big contributor to the improvement in the Scotland team.

[22][23] Parks continued his fine form for Scotland playing an integral role in securing a 2–0 series victory in the 2010 tour of Argentina.

Parks outlined his desire to add to his 53 caps in the November internationals against New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa and in the 2011 RWC.

[25] Parks made his first Rugby World Cup 2011 appearance in the 15–6 victory over Georgia where he scored all of the points, with four penalties and a drop goal.

Following this match there was also criticism of his tactical sense, given he had earlier attempted and scored a drop goal, despite Scotland having advantage close to the try line.

Following wide criticism of his performance in the first match of the 2012 Six Nations against England, Parks announced his immediate retirement from international rugby on 7 February 2012.