Parkin joins Nicky Forster as the second striker to be signed by Joe Royle this summer as he builds a new strike force following the departure of Daren Bent, Shefki Kuqi and Pablo Counago in the summer.
Town will pay £300,000 up front for the former Chelsea player with another £150,00 due in 12 months time. The 24 year old has signed a four year deal at the club.
A Press conference is currentley bieng held at Portman Road to unveil the forward.