Friends of the Mansfield Parks

01/22/2022

January 22, 2022 parkrun has been CANCELED due to icy conditions on the trail. Please share with others & we look forward to seeing you next weekend.

12/22/2021

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12/15/2021

We are very thankful for REACH and all of the hard work they have put in at South Park to bring our Richland County history to life.

12/14/2021

Parks are an invaluable part of a city. Here are five benefits they bring to your community.

12/14/2021

Mayor Tim Theaker and Parks Superintendent Mark Abrams are pleased to announce a Drive Thru Santa’s Workshop in collaboration with Evolving Through Love, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), Richland County Children Services, and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. This winter wonderland holiday event will take place on December 18, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at NECIC’s Urban Farm located at 311 Bowman Street. Families are encouraged to stay in their cars for some holiday cheer and drive through for gifts, take-home crafts, books and food from A1 Entrees.

For further information, contact Recreation Coordinator Angel at 419-522-9801.

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12/14/2021

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12/14/2021

Did you know...

Why Are Parks Important?
Parks and playgrounds can become the hearts of communities, meaning community planners should make these recreation areas high priorities. Parks are more than green spaces that beautify a community. Residents, kids and local governments all benefit from the creation of a local park or play space.
https://www.miracle-recreation.com/blog/benefits-of-parks-in-your-community/

12/11/2021

Did you know...

City parks help clean the air and improve public health.
Trees in urban parks remove up to 7,111,000 tons of toxins from the air annually at a value of $3.8 billion to cities. Green spaces also filter rain, reducing water pollution, protecting drinking water, and decreasing the rates of waterborne illness. Green spaces in cities also help cool our cities, reducing the heat-island effect.
https://cityparksalliance.org/about-us/why-city-parks-matter/

12/10/2021

Did you know...

City parks strengthen local economies and create job opportunities.
Parks attract residents and businesses, increase revenue for cities, spur private investment, and increase job opportunities. In Denver, $1.2 million in federal park grants resulted in over $2.5 billion in local public and private investments.
https://cityparksalliance.org/about-us/why-city-parks-matter/