by Marla Yost
Did we hear you’re thinking about moving to Mansfield, Texas?
What a great decision! Life in Mansfield features our quaint & historic downtown, our award-winning schools and our one-of-a-kind Pickle parade and Palooza! But did you know about our OUTSTANDING Parks & Recreation department?
The Mansfield Parks & Recreation department’s focus on fun, fitness, family time and fellowship has made them an entity the entire community can count on. In 2018, they won over 15 state and national awards, offered over 1,400 programs at the Mansfield Activities Center (MAC), served 6,157 senior lunches, and enrolled 7,213 players in youth rec sports.
What the parks have to offer…
In Summer 2019, Mansfield Parks & Rec will offer 14 camps ranging in interest areas like art, science, herpetology (reptiles & amphibians), sports camps, and week-long Kids Zone camps.
Lest you think Parks and Rec only targets kids, think again: the adult programs are many and varied, ranging from Pickleball tournaments to basketball and tennis leagues, fitness classes like Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi, as well as free fitness boot camps, Zumba and Yoga. Duplicate Bridge is offered, as well as other card games like Canasta; arts & crafts classes appeal to all ages.
The over-55 crowd can enjoy senior trips & tours like the Arboretum and Texas Tulips. Fine Arts Continuing Education courses, Line Dancing and Smart Driving courses are just a few of the activities offered.
We could go on and on about all your choices, but you get the idea – there’s something for everyone!
I think you should also know that there are 23 parks & Facilities in Mansfield, which includes the Hawaiian Falls Water Park. Parks & Rec maintains over 900 acres of parkland, 100+ athletic fields, Walnut Creek Linear Trail and Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. WOW!
Finally, Mansfield Parks & Rec publishes a 28-page quarterly guide to activities. To see what they’re offering this Spring, take a look here.
by Marla Yost
Garden Heights in Mansfield is the perfect community to build your new home.
Garden Heights offers a scenic, relaxing pool and oversize home sites which sets the tone for this luxurious and established neighborhood.
Featured builder: Bloomfield Homes
Bloomfield Homes are known for “all included” standard features. Bloomfield offers stone elevations, rotunda entryways and open floorplans along with granite countertops, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, architectural windows, upgraded landscaping with full sprinkler system, large covered front and rear porches, and numerous energy saving components, at no additional expense to the buyer. Building exclusively throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex, Bloomfield homes range from 1500 to 5100 square feet. In 2017, Bloomfield delivered over 1200 new homes and previously received a national award as the fastest growing private home builder.
Visit our new construction site for more information on Garden Heights and information found on this post!
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Landmarks and things to do around Garden Heights
Mansfield features boating and water activities on Joe Pool Lake, Mansfield National Golf Course, the Mansfield Field of Dreams Baseball Park, with kid size replicas of eight major league ballparks, the new Hawaiian Falls Water Park, and soccer and baseball complexes are nearby.
Home Features
- Price: $319,990 – $409,990
- 2,235 – 3,754 Square Feet
- 7 Completed Homes
- 3 – 6 Bedrooms
- 2 – 3 Garages
- 14 Under Construction
- 2 – 5 Full Bathrooms
- Zip: 76063
- 1 – 2 Story
Features and Amenities
- Pool
- Joe Pool Lake
- 240 Acres of Parkland
- 50 Acres of Athletic Fields
- Mansfield National Golf Club
- Mansfield Activities Center
- Hawaiian Falls Water Park
- Field of Dreams Baseball Complex
- Arlington Highlands
- Parks at Arlington Mall
- Fiesta Marketplace
- Shops at Broad Street
- Hulen Mall
Utilities
- Electric
- Direct Energy
(866) 346-1778
- Telephone
- AT&T Services
(800) 464-7928
- Water
- City of Mansfield
(817) 276-4200
For more information on Garden Heights and New Construction in Mansfield contact Marla Yost!
by Marla Yost
Mansfield locals are all talking about “The LOT Downtown”.
The LOT Downtown is a new place to come together and “enjoy life through the arts”. The LOT is a a non-profit outdoor venue in Historic Downtown Mansfield. It provides live music, theater and cinema to the community. In fact, LOT is an acronym for “Live Outdoor Theater”. It opened in 2016 as a joint effort of the City of Mansfield and the not-for-profit organization The LOT Downtown.
The majority of events are free to the public! Time to enjoy a picnic and sit with friends and family or partake in the food trucks available on site. Blankets or lawn chairs are welcome. You can find porta-potties available, PLUS free parking is ample around the venue. Glass containers are not allowed so be sure to bring the proper, safe containers for food or drinks. The lawn area can hold around 1,900 people, and the audience has plenty of space to spill out into all the areas outside of the main lawn.
Josh Weathers will perform at The LOT Downtown on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Josh is Mansfield’s own soulful singer-songwriter. Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/theLOTdowntown/
Upcoming schedule for the spring…
“The Incredibles 2” movie on March 9, Josh Weathers (Mansfield’s own soulful singer and songwriter) on March 16, the Blue Hat Band (cover band playing upbeat party music!) on April 20 and the Brazos Chamber Orchestra on April 27. Much, much more is scheduled through July 4 th , so far.
Find all scheduled events on their website at www.thelotdowntown.com
https://www.facebook.com/theLOTdowntown/ and Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelotdowntown/
Where is The LOT Located?
The LOT Downtown is located in the Mansfield Historic Downtown at 110 S. Main Street, Mansfield TX. 76063
NOTE: For those concerts that require paid tickets, you cannot bring in coolers or your own beverages –TABC regulations are firm about alcohol sales at paid ticket events.
by Marla Yost
Arlington Open House. View this beautiful 3 bedroom home located in the sought out Estates Above Wimbledon.
This is the builders personal home. Property features large kitchen with island, abundant of storage and counter space. Family area and second dining area opens to large wood deck for easy access when entertaining guest and enjoying beautiful landscaping and peaceful sound of running creek.
The Interior…
Master suite is oversize with beautiful fireplace, large master bath, separate shower and walk-in closets Second floor offers secondary bedrooms, sitting area and full bath.
Game room is located on third floor plenty of room for pool table or make into theater room.
This house is abundant with space!
Let’s take a look at the other rooms.
WOW…this backyard is gorgeous.
Outside of home is Redwood and stone.
View more information on Misty Creek here!
