| Cover | May 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-51254 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PARKS AMERICA, INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001297937 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-0626756 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1300 Oak Grove Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Pine Mountain |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 31822 |
| City Area Code | (706) |
| Local Phone Number | 663-8744 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | PRKA |
