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Department Overview Parks & Recreation is overseen by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC), an advisory board appointed by City Council that manages the budget for the halfcent sales tax fund approved in 1992. The Mission of the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation is to provide quality parks, recreation, open space and trails to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Mansfield. The department currently operates and maintains over 900 acres of parkland, 42 athletic fields, the Mansfield Activities Center, Walnut Creek Linear Trail and Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park.

They also coordinate with five public-private facilities.

Funding The Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department is funded primarily by a half-cent sales tax, an arrangement approved by voters in 1992. This fund, managed by the MPFDC, covers most projects and operations for park facilities and recreation programs. Special events and Senior Lifestyles, which serve the entire community but are managed and executed by parks staff, are funded under the city’s general fund. Some roadside maintenance, including mowing medians and right-of-way and maintenance of landscaping along city buildings, is also covered under general fund.

City of Mansfield The City of Mansfield has approx. 70k residents with a low population density of 1,706 people per square mile. The population has doubled between each census since 1984, meaning nearly half the residents are fairly new to the city and/or area. Planners estimate full-capacity for the city will cap off at around 130k residents. While the primary focus is on citizens, parks, programs and events draw from neighboring communities.

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There are an estimated 1 million residents within a 15 mile radius Mansfield is currently 15th most affluent city in Texas and has been named to CNN’s Best Places to Live list four times Average household income of $110k is nearly double state avg Statistically low crime rates but high home ownership More than half the population has a college degree or higher Average resident age is 35, split almost 50/50 men and women 50% of households have at least one child; nearly 29% of population is under 18 Population is 68% white, 15% African-American and 14% Hispanic Currently the 3rd largest city in Tarrant County An estimated 40% of the land in Mansfield is undeveloped

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Parks & Facilities 1 Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex

310 North Walnut Creek Drive

8 Philip Thompson Soccer Complex

2 Julian Feild Park - Serenity Gardens

1531 East Broad Street 3 McClendon Park West

799 West Broad Street 4 McClendon Park East

740 West Kimball Street 5 James McKnight Park West

302 North Wisteria Street 6 James McKnight Park East

700 U.S. Highway 287 North

7 Clayton W. Chandler Park

1530 North Walnut Creek Drive Splash Pad open Memorial Day-Labor Day

1701 North Holland Road 9 Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex

920 North Holland Road

10 Katherine Rose Memorial Park

303 North Walnut Creek Drive

11 Town Park

500 North Main Street

12 Killian Park at Woodland Estates

910 Killian Drive

13 Mansfield Activities Center

106 S. Wisteria Street

14 Mansfield National Golf Club

3750 National Parkway

15 Hawaiian Falls Mansfield

490 Heritage Parkway S.

16 Big League Dreams

500 Heritage Parkway S.

17 Donald R. Barg Park

1435 Whispering Water Lane

18 Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

1650 Matlock Road

19 Lucretia and Gary Mills Park

5112 Crestwater Drive

20 FieldhouseUSA Mansfield

650 US Highway 287 North

21 Pond Branch Linear Park

199 East Broad Street

22 Piedmont Park at Woodland Estates

1299 Piedmont Drive

23 StarCenter Mansfield

1715 E. Broad Street

For a detailed listing of park amenities and maps, visit mansfieldtexas.gov/parks-and-facilities.

www.mansfieldparks.com

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JULIAN FEILD PARK 1531 East Broad Street • 8.02 acres • Built in 1960; oldest park in city • Serenity Gardens was added in 2001 as a quiet place for reflection • Home to a Texas Smart Scape demonstration garden built to educate citizens on the ecological & economic benefits of native landscaping • Amenities include a playground, a picnic table with grill and a memorial brick plaza with flower beds and benches • Three acre along Magnolia Street acquired in 2017

HARDY ALLMON SOCCER COMPLEX

310 N Walnut Creek Drive • 9.56 acres • Built in 1984; fields developed and irrigated in 1987 & 1989 • Two soccer fields used primarily for practices and clinics/camps • Trail head connection to Walnut Creek Linear Park

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MCCLENDON PARK EAST 740 West Kimball Street • 15.41 acres • Built in 1994 with the assistance of grant funds from Texas Parks & Wildlife • Connected to McClendon Park West by a nature trail • Home to one competition-size, lighted baseball field.

• Other amenities in this park include a playground structure for toddlers, picnic tables with grills, a covered pavilion with tables and a concession/ restroom facility

MCCLENDON PARK WEST 799 West Broad Street • 6.66 acres • Built in 1985 with the assistance of grant funds from Texas Parks & Wildlife • One unlit practice softball field • One lighted basketball court • Renovations made in 1999 were funded by MPFDC and included new restrooms, a covered pavilion with picnic tables and a playground.

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JAMES MCKNIGHT PARK EAST 740 West Kimball Street • 28.77 acres • Developed in 1987 with the assistance of a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife • The park has five lighted softball fields used by the MGSA • Amenities include a concession/ restroom facility, playground and several pavilions and picnic tables • Serves as a major trail head for the Walnut Creek Linear Park

JAMES MCKNIGHT PARK WEST 302 N Wisteria Street • 50.32 acres • Developed in 1987 with the assistance of grant funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife • Trail improvements were made in 2003 and 2004 with grants • The Walnut Creek Linear Park concrete trail located nearby connects to the historic railroad bridge, “Jeffryes Crossing.”

• Amenities include a covered pavilion with picnic tables.

• Connects to the Walnut Creek Linear Park

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PHILIP THOMPSON SOCCER COMPLEX

1701 N Holland Road • 20.54 acres • Constructed in 1989 as a joint venture between the Mansfield Parks Department and the Mansfield Soccer Association (MSA) • Includes eight acres of irrigated fields used for practice by MSA soccer teams • In 2007, lights were added

CLAYTON W. CHANDLER PARK 1530 N Walnut Creek Drive • 13.11 acres • Built in 1976 as North Park, then renovated in 2004 (Phase I) and 2017 (Phase II) • Includes three lighted tennis courts with a pavilion and bleachers • Home to four lighted youth baseball fields, a concession stand and restrooms, a press box facility and two lighted pee wee football fields.

• Football fields are used by Mansfield Pee Wee Football Association for practice and games; baseball fields are used for practices • Features the city’s only spray ground/splash pad, operational daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekly from Labor Day to October 1 • Home to the city’s only designated skateboard plaza, with a variety of skill exercises and a covered pavilion • Other amenities include two age-specific playgrounds, multiple pavilions for rental, an expanded bathroom facility, two half-court basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, a 1/4 mile walking trail with fitness stations and a half-acre fishing pond

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KATHERINE ROSE MEMORIAL PARK 303 N Walnut Creek Drive • 26.06 acres • Opened in 1996 • Features a popular ½-mile, lighted, concrete walking/biking trail that serves as a major trail head connection to the Walnut Creek Linear Park.

• Amenities include four covered pavilions with picnic tables, one large covered event pavilion with picnic tables, ten picnic tables with grills, six lighted half-court basketball courts, two lighted sand volleyball courts, eight horseshoe pits, restroom facilities and a large, accessible playground • “Katherine’s Garden,” a rose garden installed by the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission, is located at the front of the park

MICHAEL L. SKINNER SPORTS COMPLEX

920 N Holland Road • 88.46 acres • Opened in 1996 • Primarily used by the Mansfield Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) and the Mansfield Soccer Association (MSA) for practices, games and tournament • Home to nine lighted baseball fields and eight soccer fields • Amenities include a playground, three covered shade structures and concession/restroom facilities.

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KILLIAN PARK AT WOODLAND EST. 910 Killian Drive • Both Woodland Estates parks were dedicated to the city in 2011 and are planned to be a part of the future Hog Pen Branch linear trail.

• Approximately one acre of developed parkland and includes a playground, benches, fishing pond, trail and landscaping. (2.61 acres total between two parks)

TOWN PARK 500 N Main Street • 4.04 acres • Opened in Summer 2006 as a major trail head to the Walnut Creek Linear Park • Includes a 300-seat amphitheater for outdoor concerts and events • Other amenities include two agespecific playgrounds, a large pavilion, three covered picnic areas with tables, two lighted basketball courts, and a sand volleyball court • The 12-foot wide concrete trail will continue to Historic Downtown Mansfield with the completion of the North Main extension in early 2019

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MANSFIELD NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 3750 National Parkway • 273.45 acres • Opened in November 2000 • Built and owned by MPFDC, operated and maintained by Arcis Golf • The site features 419 Bermuda fairways and greens. From the back tees, the course plays at 6,850 yards • Includes a 4,000 square-foot clubhouse with seating for up to 80 people, as well as a fully-stocked golf shop

MANSFIELD ACTIVITIES CENTER 106 S. Wisteria Street • Opened in 2001 • Includes a full-size gymnasium and four large multi-purpose rooms • The MAC provides a variety of activities for participants of all ages toddlers through senior citizens.

• Program participation requires annual membership • Rooms and gym are available for rental and used frequently for birthday parties, showers, and family reunions

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BIG LEAGUE DREAMS MANSFIELD 500 Heritage Parkway • 40.22 acres • Opened in March of 2008 • Built and owned by MPFDC, operated and maintained by Big League Dreams • 8 Youth and adult baseball and softball turf fields that replicate major league parks • The indoor pavilion is available for soccer, meetings, banquets and special events.

• The two sports club restaurants offer full dining with windows overlooking the fields • Fields are available to MYBA and MGSA at selected times throughout the year

HAWAIIAN FALLS MANSFIELD 490 Heritage Parkway South • 13.9 acres • Opened in May of 2008 • Built and owned by MPFDC, operated and maintained by CLP Mansfield TX Waterpark TRS Corporation • Includes a lazy river, a wave pool, water slides, a spray pad area for toddlers and cabanas for rent

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ELMER W. OLIVER NATURE PARK 1650 N Matlock Road • 82.22 total acres • Phase I (60 acres) currently open • Phase II includes a Nature Center • As Mansfield’s only nature park, Oliver Nature Park offers unique nature/science/ecology classes and activities for students and adults • Amenities include restrooms, two fishing ponds, a treehouse overlook, wildflower patches, natural woods and approximately 1.5 miles of crushed granite walking trails

DONALD R. BARG PARK 1435 Whispering Water Lane • 4.62 acres • Dedicated to the city in 2011 • The park will also connect with the future Hog Pen Branch linear trail • Park amenities include a walking trail, a fishing pond, a playground and two gazebos.

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FIELDHOUSEUSA MANSFIELD 650 US Highway 287 N • 7 acres • Opened in 2017 • Built and owned by MPFDC, operated and maintained by Fieldhouse USA • 100k sqft indoor courts for volleyball, basketball and soccer leagues, tournaments and events • Includes rooms for individual training, specialized lessons and private vendors

LUCRETIA & GARY MILLS PARK 5112 Crestwater Drive • 1.7 acres • Dedicated in 2008 • Planned as a part of the future Low Branch and Lake Trail.

• Amenities include age appropriate playgrounds, walking train, benches and a shade structure

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PIEDMONT PARK AT WOODLAND EST.

1299 Piedmont Drive • Both Woodland Estates parks were dedicated to the city in 2011 and are planned to be a part of the future Hog Pen Branch linear trail.

• Piedmont Dr. is approximately a half acre of developed parkland complete with a playground, benches, fishing pond and landscaping. (2.61 acres total between two parks)

POND BRANCH LINEAR PARK 199 E Broad Street • 2 acres • Opened in 2018 • Runs along Pond Branch Creek, parallel to Main Street in Historic Downtown • Includes a 10 foot-wide paved trail with a gristmill-themed appearance, with concrete paths, sandstone walls and rock seating areas.

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BIKE MANSFIELD • In 2014, the Mansfield City Council and the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation adopted an On-Street Bicycle Master Plan to make the city a more bike-friendly community and provide residents with avenues linking bikes to Mansfield parks and their extensive trail system. The current Bike Mansfield plan provides for public education, signage and designation of routes and shared lanes throughout the city.

• 21 dedicated bike routes • 84 shared road signs • 38 bike route signs

STARCENTER MANSFIELD 1715 E. Broad Street • 5 acres • Opened in 2018 • Built and owned by MPFDC, operated and maintained by Dallas Stars • 80k sqft dual-rink facility for hockey leagues, figure skating and private events & lessons • Includes large rental space for corporate meetings & parties

WALNUT CREEK LINEAR PARK Phase 1 • Opened in January 2007 and consists of a 12-foot wide concrete trail that extends from Town Park to James McKnight Park East along Walnut Creek.

• Existing trail is 1.9 miles long and connects five parks, three neighborhoods and two schools. Trail heads can be found at Town Park, Katherine Rose Memorial Park, Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex, Palm Court, James McKnight Park West and James McKnight Park East.

• Amenities along the trail include bird watching stations, scenic overlooks and picnic stations.

Phase II • Matlock Road to Hwy 360 to be developed in three phases known as 2A, 2B and 2C • Approximately 2.8 miles of both concrete trails and decomposed granite trails • Will connect at least two parks (including Oliver Nature Park) and multiple neighborhoods • Expected to begin construction in early 2019 Phase III • Hwy 287 to Matlock Road • Will connect two parks, one school, five neighborhoods, Fieldhouse USA, StarCenter Mansfield and the Shops at Broad development to the trail system • 2.25 miles of off-creek trail connection • Timing based on development of Shops at Broad Phase IV • Main Street to West city limits along Walnut Creek • Approx. 2 miles of trails connecting to downtown area, several parks and neighborhoods • Completion date – TBD

PARKS & RECREATION STAFF

2018 Parks & Recreation Staff NAME

TITLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Matt Young (817) 804-5798 Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov

Parks & Recreation Director Oversees all department operations, planning & staff

Lisandra Keller (817) 804-5786 Lisandra.Keller@mansfieldtexas.gov

Administrative Assistant Assists Director and other administration staff with daily operations, creates MPFDC agenda

Ann Beck (817) 804-5766 Ann.Beck@mansfieldtexas.gov

Marketing & Communications Manager Oversees all department communications including website, social media and publications

James Fish (817) 804-5794 James.Fish@mansfieldtexas.gov

Senior Park Planner Responsible for park design, construction & renovation, including land acquisition and contractor oversight

Chris Ray (817) 804-5788 Chris.Ray@mansfieldtexas.gov

Park Planner Manages park design, construction & renovation under direction of senior park planner

Andrew Binz (817) 804-5797 Andrew.Binz@mansfieldtexas.gov

Recreation Superintendent Oversees all recreation activities (programs, classes and special events) and staff, sports association liaison

Angie Henley (817) 804-5795 Angie.Henley@mansfieldtexas.gov

Special Events Manager Responsible for all city-wide special events, from origination to implementation

Coco Garcia (817) 728-3681 Coco.Garcia@mansfieldtexas.gov

Activities Center Manager Manages daily operations and staff of approx.15 at MAC, manages department ActiveNet registration system

Greg Guse (817) 728-3684 Greg.Guse@mansfieldtexas.gov

Recreation Services Supervisor Manages front desk staff & customer service, runs sports leagues and classes at the MAC, coordinates 5ks at parks, Pickleball

Mary Jones (817) 728-3683 Mary.Jones@mansfieldtexas.gov

Program Coordinator Schedules & manages all non-athletic classes at MAC, manages Kids Zone day camp and staff of approx. 6, organizes MAC events

Suzanne Newman (817) 728-3682 Suzanne.Newman@mansfieldtexas.gov

Senior Lifestyles Coordinator Oversees and manages Senior program, including planning and execution of classes, events & daily activities, staff of approx. 4

Caprice Gollaway (817) 728-3687 Caprice.Gollaway@mansfieldtexas.gov

Senior Activities Specialist Assists coordinator with managing daily Senior program operations

Tiffany Chrzanowski (817) 804-5789 Tiffany.Chrzanowski@mansfieldtexas.gov

Nature Education Supervisor Manages entire Nature Education program at ONP, including curriculum, scheduling, teaching and overseeing staff of approx. 3

Toby Fojtik (817) 804-5787 Toby.Fojtik@mansfieldtexas.gov

Park Superintendent Oversees staff and operations of green space, botanical or landscaped area maintenance, including right-of-ways, city property, parks & athletic fields

Brian Coatney (817) 728-3644 Brian.Coatney@mansfieldtexas.gov

Park Services Supervisor Manages daily operations of botanical, irrigation and public ground crews, maintenance and third-party service contracts

Other City Staff NAME

TITLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Shelly Lanners (817) 276-4265 Shelly.Lanners@mansfieldtexas.gov

Deputy City Manager Oversees community services including Parks & Rec, Library, Tourism/CVB, Communications & HR

Joe Smolinski (817) 728.3601 Joe.Smolinski@mansfieldtexas.gov

Deputy City Manager Oversees Water, Environmental Services, Public Works & Developmental Services, Animal Services

Peter Phillis (817) 276-4261 Peter.Phillis@mansfieldtexas.gov

Deputy City Manager Oversees Finance & IT

Bernadette McCranie (817) 276-4266 Bernadette.McCranie@mansfieldtexas.gov

Executive Secretary Assists City Manager and Deputy City Managers with all daily operations, scheduling and tasks

Tracy Norr (817) 276-4204 Tracy.Norr@mansfieldtexas.gov

City Secretary Records official city proceedings, coordinates all mayor and city council functions

Belinda Willis (817) 276-4202 Belinda.Willis@mansfieldtexas.gov

Director of Communications & Marketing Oversees all city communications, including website, social media, official documents, emergency mgmt. PIO

Theresa Cohagen (817) 804-5785 Theresa.Cohagen@mansfieldtexas.gov

Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau Oversees all tourism acquisition, promotion and management and cultural arts development

Janet Green (817) 276-4200 Janet.Green@mansfieldtexas.gov

City Hall Receptionist Reception desk at city hall

Other Important Numbers Mansfield Activities Center

(817) 728-3680

On-Call Parks Assistance

(682) 478-8495

Athletic Field Status Hotline

(817) 453-1467

Parks & Public Grounds Admin

(817) 473-1943

Mansfield Public Library

(817) 728-3690

Mansfield Public Safety Building

(817) 276-4700

Big League Dreams

(817) 539-0700

FieldhouseUSA Mansfield

(682) 307-5220

Hawaiian Falls Mansfield

(817) 853-0050

Mansfield National Golf Club

(817) 477-3366

StarCenter Mansfield

(830) 510-3140

Mansfield Police Non-Emergency

(817) 473-0211

Mansfield Fire Department Admin

(817) 473-1104

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Recreation Programs The Mansfield Activities Center (MAC) offers programs for all ages. Annual MAC membership is required ($10/individual or $35/family for residents) to register for classes, which are taught by MAC staff or contract instructors. Classes are announced each quarter in the Recreation Guide, which gets mailed to current and recent MAC members as well as available for pickup at city buildings and other locations. Class fees range based on supplies, class size and other factors. Registration is offered online or in person at the MAC with one Discount Day each quarter offering 10-15% off fees.

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2017-2018 MAC Attendance o 185k visitors annually o 520 avg visitors per day o 750 recreation programs offered o 2250 MAC memberships sold o 3900 active MAC members o 650 rentals Preschool & Youth Classes o Toddler Time (open play) o Tumbling o Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop & Creative Dance o Art o Music o Soccer Skills o Tennis o Golf o Shaolin-Do Kung Fu o Tae Kwon Do o Yoga o Basketball o Seasonal Camps Adult Programs o Basketball league o Volleyball league o Tennis league o Mixed Media Art o Fit Camp/Boot Camp o Yoga o Shaolin Fitness o Tae Kwon Do o Tai Chi o Zumba o Ballroom o CPR Certification o Competitive Bridge o Pickleball open gym & tournaments

Senior Programs The Senior Lifestyles Program operates out of the Mansfield Activities Center, offering a wide variety of services as well as wellness and enrichment opportunities. MAC membership is required. Free transportation to and from the MAC is provided for Mansfield residents. Programs are taught by MAC staff, volunteers or contract employees. Classes and are announced quarterly via the Rec Guide; registration is available online or in person.

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2017-2018 Senior Lifestyles Program o 700 members o 425 programs offered o 8000 meals served o 18 bus riders daily (avg) Classes & Programs Offered o Craft Workshop o Fine Arts Continuing Ed o Line Dancing o Senior Choir o Bingo o Bridge, Canasta & Open Cards o Smart Driver o Yoga o Blood Pressure Checks o Flu Shots o 4-5 field trips/quarter

Nature Education The Nature Education program provides award-winning education & enrichment for all ages at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. Classes are announced in the quarterly Recreation Guide and on the ONP website (olivernaturepark.com) and available for registration online or in person at the MAC. Curriculum is designed and instructed by Nature Education staff. MAC membership not required.

• 2017-2018 Nature Education Program o 200 programs offered o 40 field trips given o 6000 total people served o 30 outreach events • Classes & Programs Offered

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Hiking Science (preschool, homeschool, specialized/themed) Kayaking Composting Fishing Crafts/Art Wildlife observation/identification Archery Scout badges Field trips that meet TEKS for all grade levels Camping

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events Mansfield Parks & Recreation is responsible for almost all major and minor city events, from planning to execution. Events are overseen by the Special Events Manager but coordinated in conjunction with nearly every department in the city, including public safety, transportation, maintenance and recreation. Events are funded within the city general fund, with the assistance of annual sponsorships from local businesses.

Snowman Run 5k (3 rd Saturday in January) Winter-themed 5k fun run that began with the opening of the WCLT and now focuses on winter fun and getting fit in the new year. Runners end the race not with Gatorade and bananas, but hot cocoa and s’mores around the giant fire pit. Open to all ages and abilities; typically draws 2-400 participants.

Barks & Rec 5k and Festival (1 st Saturday in April) New in 2017, the Barks & Rec 5k allows participants to run with a dog from the Mansfield Animal Shelter, and concludes with a puppy-themed festival that includes agility demonstrations, food for dogs and humans, pet shopping vendors and adoption booths from a number of area shelters. Attracting nearly 400 guests in the first year, the Barks & Rec 5k was named best special event in the country at the 2018 3CMA awards.

Rockin’ 4 th of July (July 3 rd) Mansfield’s largest event of the year is the Rockin’ 4th of July, held annually at Big League Dreams Sportspark. Approximately 12k guests from across the area gather for games, live music, food and more in this family-friendly event. The night ends with a massive fireworks show seen for miles. The entire event, including charter shuttles to offsite parking, is free.

Red, White & Rockin Kids’ Tri (Sunday closest to July 4 th) Little kids are big athletes too, and they prove it each year at the kids’ triathlon. Participants swim the lazy river at Hawaiian Falls, bike through the parking lot and nearby neighborhoods, and then run the bases at Big League Dreams. Hugely popular, this event often draws 2-300 athletes from across the state. nd

Music Alley Music & Arts Festival (2 Saturday in September) Music Alley is a joint event hosted by Mansfield Parks and the Mansfield Arts Commission/Visit Mansfield. The FREE one-day festival brings four stages of live music, interactive art exhibits, artist vendors and lots of food & drink options. Great for families or a date night, the first festival in 2017 drew over 6k visitors!

Super Awesome Amazing Incredible Fantastic Tiny Tri (Last Saturday in September) The newest athletic event is super fun and awesomely unique! A different take on a triathlon, this competition is geared towards younger kids and includes water slides in place of swimming among other fun twists. Rained out in fall 2018, planned to return in 2019.

Hometown Holidays Weekend (1 st weekend of December) Come home for the holidays! The weekend begins Friday night at City Hall with a free festival for 7-8k that includes ice sledding, games, shopping and Santa, all before the tree is lit and fireworks show begins! Saturday is the Hometown Holidays Parade through Historic Downtown, as well as a MISD benefit concert. Sunday is the women’s club Tour of Homes.

Special Event Sponsors Mansfield Parks & Recreation proud to work with local businesses as sponsors of our programs and events. The sponsorship program is coordinated by the Marketing & Communications Manager and offers companies a chance to participate at different levels, from logos on signage to booths at events. Sponsorship is paid in cash or in-kind donations.

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GOLD $5000 o Methodist Mansfield Medical Center o Big League Dreams Mansfield o Academy Sports & Outdoors o Living Church

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SILVER $2500 o Mouser Electronics o FastSigns Arlington o iKids Pediatric Dentistry o Rental Stop o Mansfield Magazine o i9 Sports o Cook Children’s o Post Motors Mansfield o Hawaiian Falls Mansfield o Mansfield Chiropractic

Youth Sports Leagues Mansfield Parks & Recreation works with local youth sports associations who offer seasonal leagues, tournaments and camps at our parks and athletic fields. Seasonal agreements are made between the Parks & Recreation department and the associations for use of City owned athletic fields and facilities. Associations are charged a variety of fees including field use, light use, field marking and concession stand use. Representatives from each association meet with the Parks Superintendent and the Recreation Superintendent quarterly at the All-Sports Association meeting to discuss current issues, update field status and address any questions or concerns.

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Mansfield Youth Baseball Association (MYBA-3068 participants)  myba.com  (817) 533-4270 Mansfield Soccer Association (MSA-3389 participants)  mansfieldsoccer.org  (817) 473-1177 Mansfield Pee Wee Football Association (MPWFA-343 participants)  mansfieldpwfa.com  mpwfasecretary@gmail.com Mansfield Girls Softball Association (MGSA-763 participants)  mgsa.com  (817) 473-6877 Mansfield Area Tennis Association (MATA)  matatx.com  tgibbs@matatx.com FieldhouseUSA Youth Basketball Leagues  mansfield.fieldhouseusa.com

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PLANNING & MAINTENANCE

Park Planning Park Planners are responsible for park planning, design, and development of new and existing park city projects. This includes evaluation and acquisition of new property, selecting and working with multidisciplinary design teams and contractors for development and construction, overseeing the entire process from pre-project planning, master planning and site selection to park opening.

Current Major Projects (Public) • Parks, Recreation & CVB Admin Building • North Main Street trail extension • Walnut Creek Linear Trail Phase II • Mansfield Dog Park • Athletic Field Master Plan

Park Maintenance Mansfield Parks are maintained by our internal staff of approximately 22 who manage the daily operations and long-term growth and development of the parks and facilities. Parks crews also handle all botanical and/or landscaped areas on city property, buildings or in medians & right-ofways. The crews are divided into four departments based on the areas they cover, with certain specialized skills depending on their duties, from landscape technicians to certified pool operators for the splash pad. Operations costs for the Public Grounds crew (right of way medians, city facilities or property) are funded by the General Fund. The three other groups, Field Operations (athletic complexes and fields), Community Parks and Neighborhood Parks, are all funded by MPFDC. Parks • • • • • • • • •

Workload 892 acres of park land 6 miles of trails 42 athletic fields 15 ponds 14 playgrounds 168 playground inspections 85 miles of right-of-way 124 acres of city facilities & property 219 medians mowed per month

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Mansfield Parks & Recreation communicates with stakeholders on a variety of platforms, striving for consistent, clear & engaging messaging that will reach residents of all ages and interests. All elements are created in-house, including photographs, graphic design, concepts and writing.

Communications goals are to only project content and images that build or support our reputation, help us form a strong community relationship, and/or encourage positive reactions.

Internal Websites o MansfieldParks.com  Basic department information as subset of city website, including facilities, project updates, program overview and calendar of events o OliverNaturePark.com  Standalone site for Oliver Nature Park with park information and Nature classes o MansfieldCitizenOnline.com  City standalone news site; parks contributes 2-4 articles per month on upcoming events, development and feature stories o Apm.ActiveCommunities.com/MansfieldCity  Online registration system for recreation classes & some events Social Media o Facebook.com/MansfieldTxParks  Parks account, promotes events, classes, features & news; Approx. 2k followers  Includes 18 location sub-pages so users can ‘check in’ online; 3600 combined followers o Facebook.com/CityMansfieldTx  Shared city account, used for event notices and updates. Approx. 16k followers o Instagram.com/MansfieldTxParks  Parks account, used for posting fun photographs and videos. Approx. 700 followers o Twitter.com/MansfieldParks  Parks account, not currently active pending CMO approval o YouTube.com/CityMansfieldTx  Shared city account, all parks promotions & event videos posted to specific playlists o NextDoor.com (City of Mansfield)  Shared city account, used only for posting major events and breaking news o E-Newsletters  Bi-monthly newsletter sent to 3k subscribers; additional emails sent to Nature Education participants and Kids Zone attendees Printed Materials o Recreation Guide  32-page magazine produced quarterly with news articles, photographs and course listings for all upcoming classes, events and programs o Event & Program Promotions  Flyers, postcards, signage and handouts to promote events or classes External Contact o Yelp, Google  Monitor, verify and update information on various external listing databases o Local Calendar/News Sites  Mansfield Magazine, Mansfield Now, Downtown Mansfield App, etc o In-Person Connections  Festival booths, outreach events, field trips, etc o Facility Interactions  MAC in-person visits, park bulletin boards, staff interaction at events

MPFDC Role in Communications The MPFDC plays an integral role in the parks & recreation department operations and development, but also in helping staff communicate our process, progress and goals with the public. As a volunteer board, your enthusiasm for helping the city does not need to be limited to monthly meetings. We encourage you to help us spread the positive news about Mansfield Parks & Recreation with your friends and neighbors in a way that only supports and lifts our reputation in the community.

How to Help o Follow all Mansfield Parks and City accounts on whatever social media you use frequently o Like and Share posts from these accounts with your friends o Join Mansfield Talk Groups to be aware of concerns/issues within the community and weigh in when appropriate to clarify misconceptions, add to the conversation, or voice your opinion as a resident  Examples: Mansfield TX Talk & Share, Mansfield Parents for Reasonable Change, For a

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Attend events, invite friends (on Facebook or in person!) and ‘check in’ once there to let everyone know how much fun you’re having in Mansfield!

Why Share? o Social Media works like the old AT&T commercial…you tell two friends, they tell two friends, etc. Except amplified by as many friends as you have! Every time you like a post, share a post or comment on something, all of your Facebook followers are notified. Each single person who interacts with our content expands our reach exponentially. If just one of your friends reacts to our post based on your like or share, we have now expanded to all of your friends AND all of their friends. The more we can spread the word about all the great things happening in Mansfield Parks & Recreation, the more people we can serve, and the more community support we can build for future ventures.

How NOT to Help o Social Media is notorious for drama—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Only YOU can prevent Facebook fights! o When commenting/responding to questions, avoid saying anything emotional, political or biased (i.e. “We could have done that project sooner if council hadn’t voted against us!”) o As a board member, you have access to information before the general public. DO NOT share that before it is confirmed and cleared to announce! (If you don’t know, don’t say anything!)

Social Media Best Practices o Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t say in person, in front of your mom or with your kids in the room o Stay positive and vague when necessary; anger and fear grows with negative posts o When dealing with a complaint or angry citizen:  Acknowledge the issue (“I am so sorry for that, it must be frustrating.”)  Stay calm, do not escalate or argue  Take it offline (“I’d love to see what we can do about your problem, can you send me your phone number so we can talk more?”)  This shows everyone you care but keeps details private and deescalates the situation o Most angry people just want to be heard and will turn into your most passionate supporters if acknowledged!