Clara Arthur | |
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| Born | Clara Peters October 25, 1858 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | July 26, 1929 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Suffragist, social activist |
| Known for | "Mother of the Playground Movement" |
| Spouse | James Arthur[1] |
Clara Arthur (October 25, 1858 – July 26, 1929) was an American suffragist. She was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. After suffrage was achieved in Michigan, she devoted her efforts to establishing playgrounds in the city of Detroit. Arthur is known as the "Mother of the Playground Movement".