Projects
Based on the analysis of our current facilities, population and demographic needs and feedback from residents, these are the projects identified as top priorities over the next ten years. Ranking was determined by the advisory committee based on the most urgent needs and demands; order of implementation is subject to funding, land and other factors.
Projects are broken down by service area, with larger projects like a recreation center impacting the entire city and other projects, like adding neighborhood parks (small parks with limited amenities like Bell Park) or community parks (large, more diverse options like Chandler Park) or upgrades to existing parks listed in the specific area of the city.
Planners use four quadrants for Mansfield, with the boundaries of Hwy 287 running north to south and Walnut Creek (the physical waterway, not street) running west to east.
Projects are shown in the priority order identified by the advisory committee but will be completed based on funding and other factors.
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| Multi-generational Recreation Center | Citywide recreation center with aquatics, fitness, classrooms, gymnasium, track, theater, rental components and active adult center at a location to be determined |
Active Adult Center | Following construction of new library facility, renovate existing library into dedicated senior center with programming and meeting spaces, game rooms and fitness amenities |
| Nature Education Center | Learning lab with classroom educational spaces, parking, service road, outdoor deck space. Includes rental, exhibit and meeting space and outdoor educational opportunities at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park |
| Playground Shade | Add shade structures to playgrounds at all parks citywide |
| Mansfield Activities Center Expansion | Phase two expansion to include second gymnasium, indoor aquatic center, fitness areas, multi-purpose rooms and senior programming space with dedicated entry |
| Family Aquatic Centers | Build two outdoor aquatic facilities with zero-depth entry, lazy river, play structures, slides, lap lanes and rental cabanas at locations to be determined |
| Britton Park | Phase one includes entry drive, parking areas, restroom/showers, boat launches, maintenance shop, storage, playground and pavilion on Joe Pool Lake Phase two adds opportunities for RV, tent and cabin camping, build convenience store/office space |
| Parks Storage Facility | Expansion at Chris W. Burkett Service Center to accommodate park maintenance equipment and special event and programming supplies |
| Tennis Center at Legacy High School | Add two championship courts with spectator seating and lighting, clubhouse, new parking and lighting to existing 10 courts |
| Off-Leash Dog Parks | Mans Best Field phase two projects include paddock lighting, pond development and expanded parking Phase one of second off-leash dog park at a location to be determined |
| Citywide Skatepark | Street plaza, bowl features, lighting and parking at a location to be determined |
NORTHWEST QUADRANT AT A GLANCE
| Boundaries | Northern city limits to Walnut Creek; West of Hwy 287 to westernmost city limits |
| Estimated Population | 2020: 15,704 2030: 19,624 |
| Existing Parks | Town Park Killian Park Piedmont Park Walnut Creek Linear Trail |
NORTHWEST QUADRANT PROJECTS
| Gertie Barrett Park | Parking lot, pavilion, playground, splash pad, trail and exercise stations at new neighborhood park planned off Gertie Barrett Road |
Town Park | Replace playground, add playground shade, add automated gate, miscellaneous park improvements |
Spine Trail Segment K | 2.5 miles of trail from Woodland Estates to Debbie Lane/Walnut Creek Drive |
| Northwest Neighborhood Parks | Land acquisition and phase I development for two neighborhood parks |
| Spine Trail Segment A | 2.5 miles of trail from Woodland Estates to FM 1187 |
| Spine Trail Segment B | 2.5 miles of trail from FM 1187 to N. Main Street |
| Piedmont Park | Replace playground, add playground shade, monument sign and exercise stations |
| Killian Park | Add playground shade, monument sign and exercise stations |
| Northwest Community Park | Land acquisition and phase I development for one community park |
NORTHEAST QUADRANT AT A GLANCE
| Boundaries | Northern city limits to Walnut Creek; East of Hwy 287 to easternmost city limits |
| Estimated Population | 2020: 34,090 2030: 36,199 |
| Existing Parks | Donald R. Barg Park Clayton W. Chandler Park Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Philip Thompson Soccer Complex James McKnight Park East FieldhouseUSA Mansfield StarCenter Mansfield Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex Mansfield National Golf Club Hawaiian Falls Mansfield Big League Dreams Sportspark Mansfield Lucretia & Gary Mills Park Harold M. Bell Park |
NORTHEAST QUADRANT PROJECTS
| Walnut Creek Linear Park Phase 2A | Concrete trails from Matlock Road to Phase 2B |
Clayton W. Chandler Park | Add two tennis courts, add t-ball shade and maintenance building |
Northeast Neighborhood Parks | Land acquisition and phase I development for two neighborhood parks |
| Philip Thompson Soccer Complex | Add looped trail, playground, pavilion, exercise stations and kayak launch |
| Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park | Run water to maintenance shop; replace boardwalk and tree house panels |
| Donald R. Barg Park | dd playground shade, automated gate and exercise stations |
| Barg to Chandler Trail Connection | Trail connection from Walnut Creek Drive to Barg Park with boardwalk |
| Spine Trail Segment J | 3.5 mile trail from Oliver Nature Park to Debbie Lane at Walnut Creek Drive |
| Spine Trail Connection | 1.0 mile trail from James McKnight Park East to Country Club Drive |
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT AT A GLANCE
| Boundaries | Southern city limits to Walnut Creek; West of Hwy 287 to westernmost city limits |
| Estimated Population | 2020: 8,645 2030: 17,361 |
| Existing Parks | Katherine Rose Memorial Park Walnut Creek Linear Park Julian Feild Park McClendon Park East James McKnight Park West McClendon Park West Pond Branch Linear Park Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex Mansfield Activities Center Mans Best Field Dog Park |
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT PROJECTS
| Katherine Rose Memorial Park | Add playground shade, automated gate, exercise stations; Renovate playground, restroom and trail; Dredge pond |
| Walnut Creek Linear Park Phase 4 | Town Park to western city limits |
Julian Feild Park | Add trail, pedestrian bridge, pavilion, exercise stations, lighting, shade |
| James McKnight Park West | New pavilion, playground, restroom, exercise stations, disc golf course, pickleball courts, automated gate |
| Southwest Community Park | Develop community park with athletic fields and park amenities like playground, trails, pavilions and splash pad in multiple phases |
| McClendon Park East | Add nature trail, backstop netting, automated gate, playground shade; Renovate playground, baseball field, concession/restroom building |
| Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex | Add restroom building, field lighting |
| Spine Trail Segment C | 2.0 miles of trail from Pond Branch Linear Park to SW Community Park |
| Southwest Neighborhood Parks | Land acquisition and phase one development for three neighborhood parks |
| Spine Trail Segment D | 2.5 miles of trail from Southwest Community Park to M3 Ranch |
| Spine Trail Segment E | 2.25 miles of trail from M3 Ranch to Mitchell Road |
| Pond Branch Linear Park | Phase two trail from Sycamore Street to Rose Park Phase three trail from Pond Street to South Main Street |
| McClendon Park West | Expand parking lot; Add lighting, irrigation, bleachers and shade |
| Spine Trail Segment O | 3.5 miles of trail from McKnight Park West to Lone Star Road |
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT AT A GLANCE
| Boundaries | Southern city limits to Walnut Creek; East of Hwy 287 to easternmost city limits |
| Estimated Population | 2020: 19,144 2030: 24,832 |
| Existing Parks | Lucretia & Gary Mills Park Harold M. Bell Park James McKnight Park East Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex Mansfield National Golf Club Hawaiian Falls Mansfield Big League Dreams Sportspark Mansfield FieldhouseUSA Mansfield StarCenter Mansfield |
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT PROJECTS
| Walnut Creek Linear Park Phase 3A | James McKnight Park East to Carlin Road |
| Walnut Creek Linear Park Phase 3B | Carlin Road to Matlock Road at Oliver Nature Park |
| James McKnight Park East | Renovate and enhance athletic fields, fencing, lighting, concession/restroom and parking in multiple phases |
| Lucretia & Gary Mills Park | Add playground shade, exercise stations; Extend irrigation |
| Southeast Neighborhood Parks | Land acquisition and phase one development for three neighborhood parks |
| Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex | Renovate and enhance athletic fields, fencing, lighting, concession/restroom and parking in multiple phases; add park amenities |
| Walnut Creek Linear Park Phase 2C | 360 Tollway to Joe Pool Recreation Area |
| Harold M. Bell Park | Add playground shade |
| Spine Trail Segment G | 2.75 miles of trail from Skinner Sports Complex to Britton Park |
| Spine Trail Segment H | 2.25 miles of trail from Seeton Road to Walnut Creek |
| Spine Trail Segment F | 2.5 miles of trail from Mitchell Road to Britton Park |
| Spine Trail Segment L | 2.75 miles of trail from Oliver Nature Park south to Mitchell Road |