Frank Joseph "Parky" Parkinson (March 23, 1895 – July 4, 1960) was an American professional baseball player.

He was a 26-year-old rookie, like most men of his generation his career was put on hold while fighting in Europe during World War I Parkinson was right-handed and primarily played second base, although he was occasionally used as a third baseman and a shortstop.

After his stint with the Phillies, Parkinson played several years in minor leagues, signing with the Nashville Vols in 1925 and the Pittsfield Hillies in 1927-28.

He set was then a fielding record with 12 putouts and assists without an error" A knee injury effectively ended Parkinson's career 1929.

Prior to his death he worked for the Trenton Board of Education and remained active in local Minor League Baseball administration.