The station opened on 13 December 2015, and bears the name of American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

The station, initially named Évangile because of its proximity to Rue de l'Évangile, is located on the site of the former Est-Ceinture and Évangile stations, both part of the Parisian circular line "Petite Ceinture".

[4] The station bears the name of American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

There has been much debate, especially with RATP, which favours existing place names, but for Rosa Parks there was a consensus: this is necessary for a tram station, it is a strong symbol".

[citation needed] The extension of RER line E to Mantes-la-Jolie station is planned for December 2026.