Clayton balances a polished business core with tree-lined neighborhoods and celebrated schools, all just minutes from St. Louis. As the seat of St. Louis County, it hums weekdays with major employers and evenings with chef-driven restaurants, art, and patios along Forsyth and Maryland. Weekends bring gallery strolls and coffee meetups, with streets designed for walking, biking, and easy commuting.
Families prize the academically strong School District of Clayton, anchored by Clayton High and neighborhood elementary schools. Recreation is a daily ritual at The Center of Clayton, a comprehensive community hub for fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and leagues. Shaw Park and Oak Knoll Park add tennis courts, trails, playgrounds, and spacious lawns for picnics and pick‑up games, while the historic blocks of DeMun and the curving lanes of Claverach Park showcase distinctive architecture and mature canopy.
Culture here has marquee moments, too. Each September, downtown streets transform for the nationally recognized Saint Louis Art Fair, drawing artists and visitors from across the country. MetroLink stations streamline trips to the airport, ballgames, and museums, and boutique condos, mid‑rise apartments, and stately single‑family homes offer options for many lifestyles.
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