Wichita, Kansas, envisioned a renewed community destination that honors the site’s history while expanding inclusive recreation for all. The reimagined Clapp Park now features the City’s first inclusive playground, a disc golf course, a dog park, vibrant public art, and welcoming walking trails.
Originally opened as the privately owned Meadow Lark Golf Course in 1921, the site served the community for decades before closing in 2019 due to declining attendance and rising maintenance costs. Beginning in 2020, Wichita launched a community-driven planning process that included surveys, town hall meetings, and citizen feedback sessions. This extensive public involvement shaped the transformation of Clapp Park into a dynamic, multi-use space that reflects both the heritage of the site and the aspirations of the surrounding community.
Wichita, Kansas, envisioned a renewed community destination that honors the site’s history while expanding inclusive recreation for all. The reimagined Clapp Park now features the City’s first inclusive playground, a disc golf course, a dog park, vibrant public art, and welcoming walking trails.
Originally opened as the privately owned Meadow Lark Golf Course in 1921, the site served the community for decades before closing in 2019 due to declining attendance and rising maintenance costs. Beginning in 2020, Wichita launched a community-driven planning process that included surveys, town hall meetings, and citizen feedback sessions. This extensive public involvement shaped the transformation of Clapp Park into a dynamic, multi-use space that reflects both the heritage of the site and the aspirations of the surrounding community.
