Parks are essential.

”More than 280 million people in the United States visited a local park or recreation facility at least once during the past year (2023).”

-National Recreation and Park Association

Clayton Parks Foundation was founded in the 1980s and later became the Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) in 2008. CCF partners with the Parks and Recreation Department to realize projects, programs, and initiatives that fulfill their mission "To improve the quality of life for our citizens through the provision of comprehensive leisure services and recreational opportunities to individuals of all ages, abilities, and interests in a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment."

Some past and current projects include:

Remembrance Park on Maryland Avenue

Chapman Plaza and Falls

Family Center and Playground

Playground in Oak Knoll Park

DeMun Park Playground Renovations

Shaw Park Recreational Trail

Newman Green

Follman Plaza

Brentwood Dog Park

Anderson Dog Park

Sanger Picnic Site

Urban Trail in Oak Knoll Park

Taylor Park

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