Westlake Studies Clague Park Amphitheater and Other Improvements

Professional design contract will move forward plans for possible amphitheater, trail connections, ballfield improvements, lake work and other park upgrades

By: Jorden Shevel

Westlake City Council has authorized Mayor Dennis M. Clough to enter into a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group for the Clague Park Enhancement and Amphitheater Project.

The contract, approved through Ordinance 2026-78, is for an amount not to exceed $448,212.93 and covers professional design services for the next phase of planning, cost estimating, bid documents and technical support during construction.

The project is intended to build on recent investments in Westlake parks by refreshing Clague Park as a community destination with stronger trail connections, updated recreational areas and more open green space. The planned work includes design for a potential new outdoor amphitheater, improvements to Ballfields C4 and C5, expanded walking trails, park beautification, upgraded lighting, lake dredging and water-quality improvements, replacement footbridges, drainage work and a new maintenance and restroom building near the ballfields.

The amphitheater is envisioned as a flexible outdoor venue for concerts, performances, civic gatherings and outdoor movie screenings. Design work will help determine the final location, size, layout and supporting features.

Several project elements will be refined through the design and master-planning process, including the final parking layout, trail amenities, restroom needs and whether pickleball courts can be located at the park in a way that appropriately considers nearby properties.

The City’s request for proposals identified an estimated project budget of approximately $4.265 million, subject to final design, bidding and market conditions. The tentative schedule calls for bid documents to be completed in late 2026, construction bidding in early 2027 and substantial completion in November 2027.