It is extremely rare to parallel park anywhere in my county... Even in the downtown areas. I have never parallel parked in Florida in my life. Only have I had to do it during travel, which includes one time I had to parallel park my dad's Dodge cummings 3500 megacab. It was hard, but successful =D
Edit: I have parallel parked here, but only on the side of the road and such. Not in an actual spot meant for it.