Clayton Parks and Recreation

09/07/2026

Registration is open for residents! 🏀 This winter, we are offering youth basketball leagues for ages 7-17.

The season will run from early November through early February, giving players plenty of opportunities to develop their skills, compete, and have fun!

Non-resident registration opens on Monday, September 21st.

Residents: $60, Non-residents: $90
Register online at ClaytonParks.org/register

09/05/2026

Beat the heat 🥵 and stop by the community center to get your work out in - memberships are free for residents of Clayton!

Reminder that we will be closed Monday for Labor Day.

The Clayton Community Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Looking for a job where you can make a difference in your community, have fun, or help create memorable experiences? We currently have several open positions within our department, and we'd love to add some great people to our team.

Check out our current openings and apply today! governmentjobs.com/careers/claytonnc

09/01/2026

The Clayton Community Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

08/31/2026

We're about to kick off another season of adult softball! There's not much time to register, so head over to ClaytonParks.org/register and reserve your spot!

- All players must be at least 18 years of age (9/28/26 cutoff)
- Maximum of 15 players per team, no roster restrictions
- Team fee: $600
- Season begins 9/28
- No individual registration, must register as a team

08/27/2026

MEET OUR NEW INSTRUCTOR! 🎭 ✨

We're excited to kick off new improv classes for all ages! Whether you're looking to get creative, make new friends, or just have fun, there's a class waiting for you!

But first...meet our instructor!

Tanya brings more than two decades of professional experience on stage and in commercial work. She brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every class. Tanya founded Pavilion Plays, a theatre company right here in Clayton. She fosters a safe, inclusive environment where students feel empowered to explore their ideas and take creative risks while having fun. Through improv, she teachers proven techniques that strengthen performance and boost confidence. Tanya believes every person has something unique to offer and is dedicated to helping performers sharpen their skills and step into the spotlight with joy!

Register online at ClaytonParks.org/register - classes start soon! See less

08/24/2026

Our September gym schedule is here! We’ve added some new opportunities to this months lineup including:

Open Gym Futsal
Open Gym Badminton
Open Gym Co****le
All Abilities Play

Important youth basketball open gym update:
Parents of middle and high school students who typically come to the community center for youth basketball open gym, please take a close look at the September schedule before allowing your child to head over. There have been many time changes, and we want to make sure families are aware of these changes so students aren’t dropped off or walk over expecting open gym when it is not scheduled.