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Let's Preserve Chesterfield Central Park

Let's Preserve Chesterfield Central Park Let's Preserve Chesterfield Central Park Let's Preserve Chesterfield Central Park

Let City Council Know That  You Want Central Park Developed with Transparency and Citizen Input

Email City Officials

The City is in the process of Redrawing Central Park

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Our group has growing concerns about the process currently being used to revise the 8-acre expansion of Central Park. Unlike past projects, this one has unfolded with limited transparency and little opportunity for public involvement — and that feels out of step with how our City Council has traditionally operated.


Chesterfield has a long and proud history of engaging residents in important decisions. From land use to parks and city planning, Council has often gone above and beyond to seek out public input. That’s why we’re hopeful. With your support, we believe this process can get back on track — one that reflects the openness, collaboration, and care our city is known for.


We’re encouraged that Mayor Hurt is working with our group to pause the current process and explore better options. But your voice matters too. By sending a short email and completing our brief survey, you can help demonstrate just how important transparency and community involvement are — especially when it comes to a place as central and beloved as Central Park, a true jewel of our city.


Let’s keep moving forward together, with optimism and a shared commitment to a planning process shaped by all of us.


With gratitude,
Kelli Unnerstall
Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield (CFDDC)

Email & Thank Mayor Hurt For Working with us

History Of Central Park Master Plan


City Council unanimously approved Central Park Master Plan, created with citizen input, in November 2021.  In January 2025, the Chesterfield City Council changed direction and gave the City Administrator a directive to develop a new plan for the 8-acre expansion of Central Park.


This directive was never discussed publicly, never voted on in an open meeting, and allows for a complete redesign of the existing Master Plan.
 

The City’s Parks Department has produced a new version of the plan without seeking broad community input — and it shows.


They’ve placed a public toilet and ticket box in the center of the park’s most valuable space.
This is not thoughtful design for a signature park. This is what happens when planning is done in isolation.


Where Things Stand Today

  The City of Chesterfield is making major decisions about the future of Central Park's 8 acre explansion with little community input, and with no clear direction from City Council.


We believe that there is a better way — and we’re asking for your support to do something about it.


City Council has the power to address our concerns.  We are requesting a meeting with them to address our concerns and to authorize a new process to update Central Park with transparency and broad citizen input.

What We're asking for

Preserve Our Voice. Preserve Our Park.

We are open to updating the Central Park Master Plan, but only through the right process. Any changes should be led by SWT, the original park planner, and must include broad community involvement from start to finish. The current revised plan, developed under the direction of the Parks Department without broad community input, falls short of that standard. Chesterfield deserves a park — and a process — shaped by its residents.

Take A Survey

Let your voice be heard.   Do you prefer the original, unanimously approved plan or do you prefer what was generated by the Parks Dept.

Take Survey Here

Compare Images of the approved Master plan & the plan from the parks department

Plna A:: Unanimously Approved Plan That is Being Overturned by Council

    Take The Survey To Share With Council: Plan A or Plan B

    About Us

    Chesterfield residents work together to ensure the responsible development of Downtown Chesterfield.

    Who We Are

    Our history

    Our history

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield is a group of over 600 residents that support an approach to development in the City of Chesterfield and Chesterfield Parks that ensures broad citizen input and transparency.  Right now, our request is simple:  We do not support changing the Central Park expansion plan created without broad co

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield is a group of over 600 residents that support an approach to development in the City of Chesterfield and Chesterfield Parks that ensures broad citizen input and transparency.  Right now, our request is simple:  We do not support changing the Central Park expansion plan created without broad community input; however, if Council insists that changes must be made, we unanimously agree that these changes should be made with engagement from the community and hiring the same park planner that created the current Master Plan. We do not support the plan we’ve seen that has been modified at the direction of the Parks Department.   

    Let's Preserve The Beauty of Chesterfield Central Park.

    Our history

    Our history

    Our history

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield was formed when Thompson Thrift proposed hundreds of high density apartments in front of Central Park (the Central Park Expansion Area).  Residents banded together, the proposal was defeated, and now that space will be preserved as park space for the community.  Since our success preserving gr

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield was formed when Thompson Thrift proposed hundreds of high density apartments in front of Central Park (the Central Park Expansion Area).  Residents banded together, the proposal was defeated, and now that space will be preserved as park space for the community.  Since our success preserving green space at Central Park, our group has remained together in hopes of ensuring that a Downtown Chesterfield and the beautiful parkland surrounding it is developed responsibly.  Right now the expansion of Central Park is being decided in executive session and without broad community involvement.  In fact, they city has decided to scrap the plan created with citizen input and instead use a process led by Parks Department input with limited citizen involvement.  


    Downtown Chesterfield should include lots of green space. We support responsible development.

    Our mission

    Our history

    Our mission

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield supports:

    • The expansion of Central Park with a transparent process that engages broad community input led by a professional park planner.
    • Mixed Use Developments with opportunities for boutique and upscale shopping alongside independent dining establishments
    • Designated green space and the inclusio

    Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield supports:

    • The expansion of Central Park with a transparent process that engages broad community input led by a professional park planner.
    • Mixed Use Developments with opportunities for boutique and upscale shopping alongside independent dining establishments
    • Designated green space and the inclusion of park amenities
    • Forward thinking business districts that will keep Chesterfield at the center of commerce
    • Connectivity
    • Pedestrian and Bike Facilities
    • Trails
    • Pocket Parks
    • Public Gathering Spaces
    • High End Architectural Design that is Uniquely Chesterfield
    • Adequate, but limited view parking structures  


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    Email Chesterfield Council Members At cityofficials@chesterfield.mo.us And Ask Them To VOTE YES On Central Park Master Plan Changes That Are Transparent and Involve Broad Community Engagement.

    Preserve Chesterfield

    Kelli Unnerstall 314-422-7009 unnerstall@me.com

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