Public Forums to Continue the Master Plan - We are currently undertaking further refinement of the Master Plan that was completed in 2007. In order to do so, a series of Public Forums are scheduled to solicit input from residents concerning potential enhancements related to program areas in Shaw Park and Hanley Park. We invite you to attend any or all of the following forums to let us know what you think.

Shaw Park	Hanley Park
Thursday, June 17: 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Wednesday, June 23: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, July 15: 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Wednesday, August 25: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

All Public Forums will be held at The Center of Clayton.  For more information, contact Patty DeForrest at pdeforrest@ci.clayton.mo.us. 


Background
On June 12, 2007 the Board of Aldermen were presented with the final recommendations of the Clayton Parks & Recreation Master Plan.  Planning Design Studio was selected to oversee the study, and their consultants were on hand to present details that included an overview of the specific recommendations of the plan and an outline of the implementation strategies available to the City.

The planning process began in April 2006 and included significant public input.  The final recommendations are a "wish list" of projects and a vision of what our citizens say they want form the City's Parks and Recreation Department.  THe sources of information included a community interest and opinion survey, citizen committee meetings, multiple public forums, citizen input, and meetings with City officials and staff.  “This is very exciting,” said Mayor Linda Goldstein.  “We commend the members of the Working Committee and Planning Design Studio on this impressive work.”

Consultant Andrew Franke explained that the colorfully-illustrated, 148-page document provides recommendations for areas for growth and improvement within the City’s park system.

This Plan provides strategies for meeting Clayton’s recreational needs through the year 2017.  It recommends implementation of the ten year plan according to a prioritized and phased strategy, which will bring changes in the recreational opportunities of the City of Clayton and help to maintain the City’s exceptional quality of life. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Table Of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION (199 KB)  
Goals of the Master Plan Clayton Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Met

2. DATA COLLECTION (1.05 MB) 
Introduction
Community Profile
Community Image and Character
Community Park Facilities/Amenities
Schools
Other Facilities
Private (Non-Public) Recreation Providers
Surrounding Communities
Regional Greenway/Trail Systems
Citizen and Community Input
• Parks and Recreation Community Survey
• Stakeholder Interviews
• Recreational Programming and Organizational Management Review
Contributing Report Information
Summary of Existing Park Facilities/Amenities
Influencing Factors
Public Workshop #1

3. PLAN ANALYSIS (682 KB) 
Park Land Standards and Needs
Park Facility/Amenity Standards and Needs
Park Land Priorities
Park Facility/Amenity Priorities
Park System Program
Recreational Programming and Organizational Management Stakeholder Input and Opportunities 

4. MASTER PLAN (1.18 MB) 
The Master Plan
New Park Land Considerations
Maintenance and Improvement of Existing Facilities/Amenities

5. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES (668 KB) 
Introduction
Strategies
Funding and Acquisition Sources
Recreational Programming and Organizational Management Act

What we've accomplished so far...

Y.A.C.
Youth Activity Center

Youth Activity Center is currently open for business. It is located in the Center of Clayton between Subway and Northwest Coffee. The Y.A.C. is specially designed for kids ages 7 – 13 or youth at least 51” tall.

Y.A.C. offers a SportWall Game, Gamebikes, Dance Arcade and Youth Sized Strength Equipment. The Y.A.C. offers programs for families as well as preteens and teens. Or, just come down and play around!

The Y.A.C. is free to members of the Center of Clayton with a small fee for Residents and Non-Residents.

Please check out our brochure for specific times, fees and activities of the Y.A.C. All information in listed under the Fitness tab.

The Uncertainty of Ground State Fluctuations (for Clayton, Missouri)
Or
the Alice Aycock sculpture

This sculpture was designed specifically for the City of Clayton to be placed in front of the Center of Clayton. The artist, Alice Aycock, is a professional sculpture whose work is in high-demand across the country. Her work can be found in a variety of public spaces such as the Guggenheim Museum, Kunstmuseum in Switzerland and Staatsgalerie in Germany. Aycock designed this piece to reflect the playful and lyrical nature of the building it stands in front of.

The funding of the project was made possible through the people who live work and play in our community. The City of Clayton, Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Clayton Parks Foundation, other business of Clayton, and private donors all contributed funds to the project.

We are very fortunate to have a multitude of public art in the Clayton community. Our rich cultural community has been enhanced by Alice Aycock’s piece, The Uncertainty of Ground State Fluctuations (for Clayton, Missouri).

DeMun Park Fence

A new fence has recently been installed around the perimeter of DeMun Park. The fence was replaced to improve the appearance of the park as well as for the safet of its patrons.

 

New Signage

In an effort to provide consistent and recognizable signs for our parks, shelters and buildings new signs have been placed around our community.

Tennis Courts Resurfaced

At the end of the 2007 summer season the Tennis Courts in Shaw Park were resurfaced. Making play at the outdoor courts even more enjoyable.