Clapp

Transformation of OUR Park

Community Engagement Series

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

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

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

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

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

of new use

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

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

Project Wichita

• Guiding Principle:

• Invest in Ourselves

• Connected Community

• Future Generation Mindset

• Boldly Seize Opportunities – taking risks, acting now,

leading boldly

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

Outdoor Amphitheater

Ziplining & Paddle Boating

Equipment Rental Facility

Art Gallery

Our Community

Let’s discuss how to create the

transformation for our

community…

Community Engagement

What amenities would you like to

see in the transformation of

Clapp Park?

Community Engagement

What types of programs would

you like to see offered at

Clapp Park?

Community Engagement

If part of the land at Clapp Park is

developed, what type of

development would you like to see

occur?

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

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