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

APPENDIX A: PARK LAND DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX B: MAPS

APPENDIX C: COST ESTIMATES

APPENDIX D: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

APPENDIX E: PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARIES

APPENDIX F: RECREATIONAL PROGRAMING AND ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW

APPENDIX G: HANLEY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE

APPENDIX H: SHAW PARK MASTER PLAN CONFIRMATION