Named as one of Money Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Live, you can’t go wrong when you move to Mansfield, Texas. Its location midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, the low cost of living, multiple parks, and excellent education system, all lend excellence to this stellar Texas community. The current population is estimated around 60,000 with an ultimate population of 134,180 residents. It will not reach its final population for years to come but is steadily growing. Currently, the population is young, with more than half estimated to be in their 20’s.

Mansfield Community Information

Educational needs for families are met by the Mansfield ISD which has multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. These Mansfield schools include:

Elementary Schools
Walnut Creek Private School
Alice Ponder Elementary School
Elizabeth Smith Elementary School
J L Boren Elementary School
Willie Brown Elementary School

Middle Schools
Brooks Wester Middle School
Danny Jones Middle
Mary Orr Intermediate School
Rogene Worley Middle School
Worley Middle School

High Schools
Donna Shepard Intermediate School
Mansfield High School
Timberview High School

To keep the young ones in your family busy outside of school, consider signing them up for Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. These nationally recognized organizations provide an excellent outlet for your children to learn about their community and to become involved in Mansfield as well as surrounding communities. Mansfield Texas is also home to the Cooper Street Branch of YMCA.

If your kids need a quiet place to study or programs to keep them learning and entertained, the Mansfield Public Library is the place for your family. Programs like The Teen Zone and On-line Book Club for your teenagers and Storytimes for the kidlets will keep their imaginations flowing.

For your health concerns, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a new addition to the community.

Remember, Mansfield has a low cost of living when compared to other Metro areas in the country and is also one of the safest communities in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

Mansfield Texas Real Estate

With almost half the real estate in Mansfield undeveloped there is plenty of opportunity for residential growth as well as commercially. However, Mansfield also has many existing neighborhoods with real estate in a variety of price ranges. Accept Texas Home Central as your personal guide to home buying in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex and they will help you discover the perfect Mansfield neighborhood and home for your family.

Mansfield Entertainment & Recreation

Staying active and outdoors is what Texan’s enjoy most. Because outdoor recreation is close to everyone’s hearts here, the city of Mansfield developed multiple parks and athletic fields for families to enjoy year-round. The parks are an excellent place to connect with neighbors in Mansfield, have family reunions, or even corporate events.

Mansfield Parks

Town Park
Almost 20 acres that includes two playgrounds, a corporate pavilion, picnic areas with tables and grills, basketball courts, sand volleyball, trails connecting you to downtown Mansfield, nature areas, horseshoe pits, and of course, restrooms. Town Park is the newest Mansfield Park.

Julian Feild Park - Serenity Gardens
As its name suggests, Julian Feild Park includes a serene garden for quiet reflection and relaxing. Serenity Gardens was actually added to the Park in 2001 but Julian Feild Park itself was Mansfield’s very first park. This small park includes a playground, picnic tables, and grills for summer barbecues.

Katherine Rose Memorial Park
This 24 acre park provides lighted walking and bike trails, a fishing pond, basketball and volleyball courts, a handicap accessible playground, 5 pavilions, and much more.

Big League Dreams Sports Complex
This incredible sports complex is currently under construction and will have eight baseball/softball fields, concession buildings, batting cages, and more. This is a sports complex that every Mansfield resident and even those in surrounding communities will enjoy for years to come.

Other Mansfield Parks that have softball and baseball fields as well as other amenities include:

* McClendon Park East
* McClendon Park East
* James McKnight Park East
* Clayton W. Chandler Park
* James McKnight Park West
* McClendon Park West

Restaurants and Shopping

If you are looking for indoor entertainment on hot summer days, restaurants, or even shopping, there is plenty for you in Mansfield. For satisfying Italian cuisine visit Bella Vita. Great American restaurants to inspect include Spring Creek Barbeque, Steven's Garden & Grill, as well as Charlie’s Hamburger Grill. And for a taste of Mexico try California Mexican Grill or Taqueria Jalisco. And of course, your visit to Mansfield would not be complete without a little shopping. Discover antique treasures at Femtiques or the Antique & Craft Mall.

For the art critique in you, check out a few of Mansfield’s Art Galleries such as Groh Gallery and Hue Gallery