Mission Statement

VISION
The City of Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts Department strives to be a leader in the progressive development, maintenance and operation of Parks, Recreation & Arts facilities.

MISSION
The Department is committed to provide a balance of active and passive Parks, Recreation & Arts facilities that enhance and preserve the conservation of environmental and natural resources.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
These guiding principles are foundational for implementation of this Master Plan for the Department. These guiding principles were developed from the public input and key stakeholder interviews:

SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability of the park system and services through standards of care and well-managed resources to ensure consistency in delivery now and into the future.

PLACEMAKING Placemaking of public spaces through planning, design, and management that promotes community health, happiness and well-being.

COMMUNITY HEALTH
AND WELLNESS
Community Health and Wellness achieved through design, operation, asset preservation, and use of public spaces for residents.

CONSERVATION Conservation of natural areas within the City of Chesterfield through policies that drive design and development emphasizing preservation and use.

PERFORMANCE
EXCELLENCE
Performance excellence through organizational performance management that results in service delivery of ever-improving value to customers and stakeholders contributing to sustainability.

OUTSTANDING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Outstanding Customer Service through efficient and friendly interactions treating customers with respect and providing the best experience possible.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Creativity and Innovation in our work to maximize the resources we have and provide enjoyable experiences that drive demand for parks, recreation, and cultural arts services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY
AND INTEGRITY 
Accountability and Integrity holding ourselves to the highest standard of accountability of outcomes and integrity in everything we do.