Clayton proclaims July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month, honors Parks Advisory Commission

Mayor Mike Stevens and the Clayton City Council on June 10 proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month and publicly thanked the Parks Advisory Commission for volunteer work maintaining and programming the city’s parks.

The mayor read a formal proclamation that “the Parks Advisory Commission has dedicated an untold amount of volunteer hours promoting the natural beauty and recreational benefits of the Clayton community,” and the council voted to recognize the month, Mayor Mike Stevens said. The proclamation noted the commission’s role organizing annual cleanup events, community outreach programs and new planting initiatives across the city’s park system.

The recognition followed brief remarks from a member of the Parks Advisory Commission, who described summer programming: “Every week in July, we have yoga,” the commission member said, noting exercise classes, pickleball courts, dog trails, grills and other park amenities. Council members and staff praised the volunteers and the parks staff for upkeep and community events.

Council members across the dais thanked the commission and singled out staff support. Councilor comments during the meeting highlighted strong community turnout at recent park events and the role parks play for families and children during summer, and several council members urged residents to use and enjoy the parks this summer.

No formal motions or votes altering park policy or funding were taken during the presentation; the item was a ceremonial proclamation and public acknowledgement of volunteer work and seasonal programming.