Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$ (9,845)	$ (14,946)	$ 1,000	$ (18,825)
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$ (9,845)	$ (14,946)	$ 1,000	$ (18,825)
Basic weighted average shares	99,092	68,526	98,219	62,720
Dilutive weighted average shares	99,092	68,526	103,619	62,720
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Parkway Properties, Inc.	$ (0.10)	$ (0.22)	$ 0.01	$ (0.30)