The Red Dragons manager made his claim after a hard-earned 1-0 win at Oxford United kept Wrexham’s promotion hopes firmly alive.
Josh Windass’ first-half strike secured a victory that lifts Wrexham back into the top six, level on points with Hull City, but ahead on goal difference, with the race for the play-offs heading into its final stretch.
For Parkinson, the bigger picture matters just as much as the immediate result.
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“The (Premier League) dream is still alive and we feel we’re in a good place,” said Parkinson, whose side face champions Coventry City next before hosting Middlesbrough on the final day.
“Nothing more we can do than win and we just concentrated on making right decisions from the bench and getting another three points.
“To get 70 points is a good statement in our first season in the Championship and now we want more. It was important we did our job, and we did that to a man.”
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Windass’ decisive moment arrived five minutes before the break, capping a controlled opening from the visitors in which they created the clearer chances.
His fifth goal in six games proved enough, though it came in a contest that demanded different qualities across both halves.
Parkinson acknowledged that shift in the game’s pattern, with Wrexham forced onto the back foot after the interval as Oxford chased a result to keep their survival hopes alive.
“We showed two sides to our game. First half we had really good control in the game, we were patient and took care of the ball.
“The moment came and we had chances second half, but we knew Oxford would throw caution to the wind. They’re fighting for their lives.
“Long throws, set-pieces, and we defended as a team. Everyone did their job.”
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That defensive resilience proved crucial as Oxford poured forward in the final stages, delivering a barrage of crosses and set-pieces into the box.
Wrexham held firm, underlining the balance Parkinson has sought throughout the season.
He reinforced that view when reflecting on the overall performance.
"That was a performance of great control in the first period and the second half we had to defend a lot of balls in the box with long throws and set plays, and I thought we did that really well.
"It's a strong performance against a team who are fighting for their lives, but who have also been on a decent run so we knew we had to work exceptionally hard to get the result.
"Oxford surprised us a bit where they sat off us and let us have the ball, and at times we were almost too comfortable and it was important that not only were we patient but we took care of the ball.
"Then the moment came, with Smith's run behind and set and an absolutely brilliant finish.
"We had a brilliant win at the weekend and now we've backed it up with a really hard-fought victory."
While Wrexham look upward, the defeat leaves Oxford staring at relegation. Sitting 22nd, they are five points from safety and running out of time to close the gap.
Manager Matt Bloomfield admitted the frustration at another setback, despite his players’ efforts.
“The boys gave everything they’ve got and we’re really frustrated we couldn’t give the crowd what they wanted.
“We’re all feeling it right now and it’s understandable because the fans care about their club so much.
“But we have to wear it and bounce back and come Saturday we have to be full of energy as a football club.
“I don’t enjoy where we are in the league. It’s not comfortable, but that’s the reality and we have to attack the game on Saturday.”
For Wrexham, however, the focus remains on building momentum.
With 70 points already secured in their first season at this level, Parkinson’s side have laid down a marker — and with two games left, they have the chance to turn that statement into something even more significant.
