Welcome to Clay Center, “The City Beautiful”

Clay Center is the county seat of Clay County. It is located at the junction of U.S.-24 and K-15, an intersection where you’ll find a strong and vibrant community featuring cultural events, an aquatic park, a city zoo, public library, beautiful golf courses, a municipal airport, retail and specialty stores. You’ll find excitement everywhere you look.

LEGAL NOTICES & PUBLICATIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Resident
No matter what brings you to Clay Center, we are so glad you are here, and want to get to know you! We hope you will feel most welcome in our town. If you have questions, let us know.

Parks
Our City offers three beautiful park areas with several attractions for both adults and children to enjoy. Some feature covered picnic areas, shade trees, walking trails and even a zoo.

Aquatic Park
Clay Center Aquatic Park offers something for the whole family with a lazy river, family slide, 1-meter and 3-meter boards and two large slides, all in a heated, zero-depth entry pool.

Government
The mayor and council are the governing body for the City of Clay Center. There are four wards, two council members per ward. The governing body meets twice per month.

Contact Us
View a list of contacts for quick reference. We can be reached by email or phone during regular business hours. You can also stop by our office at 427 Court Street in Clay Center.

Online Payments
Pay fees online for a quick and easy secure transaction. Once you have submitted your payment, you will receive an email from us. Make a payment by phone at (877) 685-4493.

News & Announcements

MURAL WALK

There are so many beautiful new murals around our town! Visit their webpage to get the interactive map, news articles, podcasts and more!

HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE

The Clay Center Refuse Department will not collect refuse or recycle items on Friday, December 22nd, Monday, December 25th, and Monday, January 1st due to the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Holidays.

The normal Friday, December 22nd service will be provided on Wednesday, December 20th.

The normal Monday, December 25th service will be provided on Wednesday, December 27th.

The normal Monday, January 1st service will be provided on Wednesday, January 3rd.

Please have items out early as trash and recycle may be picked up at a different than normal time.

A Community of Distinction

We’ve been featured in the “Communities of Distinction” program, as well as having been chosen as a feature community for “League of Kansas Municipalities.” These feature pieces take viewers into some of the best little cities and town in the United States – towns just like ours. With its quality education system, fiber-optic Internet, modern amenities and retail and specialty stores, Clay Center is a perfect place for individuals and families who want to enjoy the best that small town living has to offer. Check out our town in the videos below!