The very best lawn care services in Clayton

Given its close proximity, Clayton often gets grouped in with nearby St. Louis, but that may do a disservice to what is a unique and vibrant area. What nicer way to spend the day than by grabbing a coffee at an outdoor cafe, checking out some new gallery exhibits, and then heading over to the park to get some exercise? No matter how you choose to spend your day, though, we're betting that mowing your lawn is not at the top of your wish list.

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The city of Clayton, St. Louis, MO has a busy business district and a safe and quiet residential area that's suburban with an urban feel. This city of about 16,800 residents is noted for its excellent schools. The success of the administrators and educators of the School District of Clayton is underscored by the fact that 95 percent of the city's high school graduates go onto college. After students of any age complete a day of study there are plenty of opportunities for recreation for the entire family.

Public Schools in Clayton, MO

R. M. Captain, Glenridge, and Meramec are the city's three elementary schools. Wydown is its middle school, and Clayton is the city's high school. All schools have a student to teacher ratio of 12:1, and 95 percent of the teachers have at least a master's degree.

In 2019, the School District of Clayton was one of three in Missouri to earn the Best Communities for Music Education honor from the National Association of Music Merchants. That same year, the Clayton High School Mock Trial Team won the Missouri Mock Trial State Championship sponsored by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Other Schools in Clayton and The Family Center

If students want to further their education beyond high school and remain in Clayton, MO, they can attend Concordia University, Fontbonne University, Concordia Seminary or The Court Reporting Institute of St. Louis. Just as the city's schools have been nationally recognized, so too has The Family Center in Clayton.

It has programs for families with children in life stages ranging from infancy to high school. This center has two bedrocks. One is to educate parents so they can confidently guide and teach their children to be the best they can be. With that goal in mind, it offers workshops on parenting as well as individual coaching for parents.

The center's Parents as Teachers program is for people who are expecting a child and for ones that have a small child. Programs in early childhood education and early childhood special education are the center's other foundation.

Large Center for Recreation

Adults and children can participate in outdoor and indoor activities at The Center of Clayton. This site of 136,000 square feet has two pools, four gyms, areas for aerobics and weight lifting and a suspended jogging track. Residents can also enjoy a 30-foot wall for climbing, hot tubs, basketball courts and more. Fitness classes include a cardio pump, indoor cycling, barre fitness, Pilates mat, Tai Chi and newer innovative fitness classes.

Parks in Clayton, MO

The Center of Clayton is located in Shaw Park, the oldest and largest park in the city. The Aquatic Center in Shaw Park features a 50-meter outdoor pool that's open from late May through August. There is also a splash pool for young children at the park as well as an outdoor ice rink.

Oak Knoll Park is the second largest of the city's parks. Encompassing 14.5 acres, it's home to some 150-year-old Post Oak trees as well as turtles that live in the pond near where music concerts are held in the summer.

The Historic Hanley House Museum is located in Hanley Park. Built by Martin Franklin Hanley in 1855, the structure is the oldest in Clayton. Restored, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors who tour the interior can see furniture, letters, and items belonging to several generations of the Hanley family. Among the features of Clayshire Park, (another park) is a playground especially for children of preschool age and a gazebo.

Now that you've read about some of the parks in Clayton maybe you're in the mood to beautify your lawn or yard. It might need to be cleaned up, fertilized or regularly maintained. No matter what the lawn needs for your home or business are, lawn care professionals with Lawn Love are here to help.