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Clapp Transformation of OUR Park
Community Engagement Series
SLIDE 2 History of Clapp Park
- 2018
- The five (5) course golf system was identified as no
longer being sustainable
- Recommendation was made to close Clapp golf course
due to its lack of economic performance
- The Mayor and City Council voted to temporarily keep
the golf course open
SLIDE 3 History of Clapp Park
- 2019
- An 11-member transformation committee was appointed
- An engagement series was designed
- Clapp Transformation Committee will present a
recommendation to the Mayor and City Council
- Clapp golf course will be closed
SLIDE 4 The Process
- The community engagement series is designed to:
- Listen: March 6 – March 19
- Focus: March 20 – April 2
- Share: April 3 – April 8
- Presentation to Mayor and City Council – May
SLIDE 5 Why Are We Here?
- To gather feedback on innovative solutions to transform Clapp Park
- To hear the diverse perspective on amenities, programs and
development ideas for Clapp Park
- To continue writing history as we preserve the legacy of Clapp Park
SLIDE 6 Clapp Park Assets
- Physical assets
- Clubhouse
- Maintenance Building
- Utilities
- Irrigation system
- Trees and landscaping
- Two parking areas (public
lot and maintenance lot)
- Two access points
- Creek – can be focal point
- f new use
SLIDE 7 Assets Around Clapp
- WSU South Campus at Harry Street Mall
- Griffith Elementary School
- Georgetown/Via Christi senior community
- Multiple Neighborhood Associations
- Via Christi/St. Joseph hospital
- Retail
SLIDE 8 Project Wichita
- 86% of respondents agreed that the Wichita region has to be willing to
change to keep and attract the next generation
- 78% of respondents agreed that the Wichita region should be a place that is
a destination place people want to live
- The attractions index indicated that younger age groups and minority
communities ranked issues around attractions higher, specifically the need for more affordable and diverse options
SLIDE 9 Project Wichita
- Guiding Principle:
- Invest in Ourselves
- Connected Community
- Future Generation Mindset
- Boldly Seize Opportunities – taking risks, acting now,
leading boldly
SLIDE 10 Acknowledge
- Clapp will no longer be a golf course
- Safety and maintenance are components of the recommendation from
the Transformation Committee
- Finances are not a part of the engagement, but don’t allow that to
deter you from influencing and shaping the future
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Outdoor Amphitheater
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Ziplining & Paddle Boating
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Equipment Rental Facility
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Art Gallery
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Our Community
Let’s discuss how to create the transformation for our community…
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Community Engagement
What amenities would you like to see in the transformation of Clapp Park?
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Community Engagement
What types of programs would you like to see offered at Clapp Park?
SLIDE 27 Community Engagement
If part of the land at Clapp Park is developed, what type of development would you like to see
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Next Steps
❖Listen Phase: will continue through March
19
❖Focus Phase: March 20 – April 2 ❖Share Phase: April 3 – April 8 ❖Presentation to Mayor and Council – June
SLIDE 29 Thank You
Sign up for Council Member Clendenin’s newsletter please e-mail mcampbell@wichita.gov Questions about the process please contact LaShonda Garnes with WSU Public Policy and Management Center lashonda.garnes@wichita.edu
