In 1856, two men built a grist mill about 20 miles outside of Fort Worth. Around that lone business, at what is now the intersection of Main and Broad streets, grew the community that became Mansfield. Today, the city is a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of about 75,000 people and home to major brands Mouser Electronics and Klein Tools. “Everyone I talk to when I go to events, they know of Mansfield, and across the board say, 'wow, you all are growing so much,'” says Tim Roberts, the Mansfield tourism manager. “Up until 2000, we didn’t have much of a city at all.” The growing city offers accessible outdoor spaces, convenient retail and restaurant options, plus popular events. “We are such a fast-growing city and have all the amenities you need to call the place home," Roberts says, "but it doesn’t feel overgrown."
Mansfield grew from a small town to a booming suburb with about 75,000 residents.
Elmer W Oliver Nature Park offers residents a place to picnic and play.
Walnut Creek Valley locals flock to 54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse for food and drinks.
Mouser Electronics is a major employer in the city of Mansfield.
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The Pickle Capital of Texas
People from across DFW visit Mansfield for events and festivals. The "world's only" Saint Paddy's Pickle Parade and Palooza is among the city's most notable. The festival celebrates Mansfield's status as the Pickle Capital of Texas, a designation of the Texas Legislature, and is held in March. In December, Hometown Holidays includes tree lighting and drone shows. The city also has a Music Alley Music & Arts Festival, Veterans Day Parade and Haunted Mansfield festivities. “The community gatherings and events give us a small-town feel even with all the growth,” Roberts says.
The Veterans Day Parade in Mansfield honors those who have served.
Local events and parades in Mansfield help to foster a tightly knit community.
Mansfield locals flock to the Hometown Holidays event, kids enjoy the drone show.
Families gather to watch softball games in Walnut Creek Valley.
Catch up with friends at Flying Squirrel Coffee Company in Downtown Mansfield.
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Historic downtown with various shops and restaurants
Downtown Mansfield is a popular spot. It has shops, restaurants and a growing arts scene. Historic Main Street dates back to the mid-1800s. It preserves some of that historic charm even as the city around it continues to grow. National retailers and chain restaurants are found at The Shops at Broad, with more on the way in a new development centered around an H-E-B. Additional chains and national retailers, including Target and Sam's Club, line U.S. Route 287.
Visit The Backyard in Downtown Mansfield for endless choices of food, drinks and games.
Located in the center of Downtown Mansfield, Henry's Cigar Lounge is a staple in the community.
Locals enjoy going to Historical Downtown Mansfield to watch movies at the theatre.
Walnut Creek Valley residents enjoy shopping at the local HEB.
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Sports tournaments are Mansfield's biggest tourist draws
Mansfield has over 1,100 acres of parkland, several walking trails and dozens of sports fields. Oliver Nature Park is among the more popular spaces, with habitats, ponds and trails. Athletics are a prominent part of Mansfield life, with several amateur and youth sports leagues throughout the year. The Mansfield Fieldhouse USA is the standout facility. It has over 100,000 square feet of basketball and volleyball courts and hosts several tournaments. “About 75% of our tourism is from youth and amateur tournaments every week,” Roberts says.
Lush trees line the streets of Walnut Creek Valley.
Walk the trails located at Elmer W Oliver Nature Park.
Families gather to watch softball games in Walnut Creek Valley.
Walnut Creek Valley residents enjoy sports and recreation at Fieldhouse USA Mansfield.
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Home to one of DFW's largest master-planned communities
The median price for a home in Mansfield is around $500,000, higher than the national median price of $412,000 and higher than nearby Dallas, which has a median price of around $400,000. “Highway 287 is a main road, and we’ve expanded down that highway,” Roberts says. “It used to be nothing but open fields, but now we have lots of homes and multifamily units.” South Pointe is one of the prominent neighborhoods developed along Highway 287. It is one of the largest master-planned communities in the DFW metroplex and features expansive luxury homes and various amenities. Arbors of Creekwood neighborhood is an HOA neighborhood known for its well-maintained appearance and scenic landscapes. M3 Ranch, which is located in south Mansfield, is a master-planned community with distinctive architecture.
Luxury homes can be found in the South Pointe neighborhood in Mansfield.
Mansfield buyers can find properties with several acres in Arbors of Creekwood.
M3 ranch is a popular neighborhood in Mansfield, offering stunning new construction homes.
Large master planned communities are built along Highway 287 in Mansfield.
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High marks for Mansfield schools
Students are served by the Mansfield Independent School District, which gets an A from Niche. The district operates 25 elementary, 14 middle and eight high schools, plus five schools covering grades K-12. Mansfield High School receives an A rating from Niche and is ranked the 13th-best public high school in Tarrant County, which has more than 60 public high schools. Mansfield High regularly competes for championships in sports and offers more than 50 clubs and extracurriculars.
Mansfield ISD is a great school district that attracts home buyers to the city.
Linda Jobe Middle School services students in Mansfield from 7th-8th grade.
Mansfield students in grades PK-5 may attend Alice Ponder Elementary School.
Students in Mansfield attend Mansfield High School.
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Highway 287 connects Mansfield to the rest of the metroplex
Mansfield is car-dependent. The city does not have a bus line or public transportation. Highway 287 and Texas 360 Toll Road connect the city with the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Highway 67 offers a direct route to Dallas, about 35 miles away. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is a 30-mile drive from the city.
Crime and environmental factors in Mansfield
Mansfield has lower rates of violent and property crime than the national averages, according to FBI crime data. “One of the reasons the numbers are low is we have a good police department that has good community cohesion,” Roberts says. Severe heat is a risk in Mansfield and all of north Texas. The hot season is from June to September, when the average high temperature is 88 degrees. August is the hottest month, with an average high temperature of 95.
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