Maintain and enhance our beautiful facilities, parks, trails and programming.
From playgrounds, to soccer fields, dance class, the KUBE, open skate, geocaching, sledding, biking, concerts, and dog parks — these are just a few of the recreation amenities Clark's family has used recently. These are what make Plymouth a great place to live.
A Record of Results
Clark supports continued investment in our parks to ensure they meet the needs of all residents — and on the council, he's helped turn that support into action:
Helped build Plymouth's first cricket pitch, serving a growing part of the community and reflecting the changing ways residents want to use our parks
Supported the creation of Schmidt Woods park, preserving green space for residents to enjoy
Expanded use of industrial areas for recreation, opening up space for activities like soccer, climbing, and baseball
Added a student member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, bringing a younger generation's voice directly into decisions about the parks they use
New green space is also part of how Plymouth grows. The Boulevard redevelopment, for example, is preserving roughly 17 acres of mature trees and green space, centered around nature trails — a model for how new development and new park space can go hand in hand.
What's Next
As Plymouth shifts from new development to redevelopment, maintaining and investing in our parks and green space matters more than ever — and that gives us the chance to listen to residents about what they want to see: new facilities, activities, and features that improve quality of life. As mayor, Clark will continue to make sure parks and recreation keep pace with Plymouth's changing needs, for residents at every stage of life.
Clark has also brought forward a proposal for the council to take a fresh look at how Plymouth manages grass, lawns, and landscaping on city property — looking at where traditional turf is really needed, and where lower-maintenance alternatives could save the city money on mowing, fuel, and staff time while creating more natural green spaces residents can enjoy.