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MPFDC PARK OPERATIONS

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of MPFDC Park Operations is to enhance the quality of life for citizens and visitors of
Mansfield by providing quality athletic fields, facilities, open space, and trails throughout the City.

Department at a Glance

MPFDC Park Operations departments include Field Maintenance, Community Parks, Neighborhood
Parks, and Nature Education. In total, there are 19 parks and 917 acres of park land maintained by the
MPFDC Park Operations departments, as well as 9 miles of walking trails and 16 miles of bicycle routes.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Maintain and improve existing facilities and programs to provide quality service and ensure the health
and safety of citizens.

Objectives:
• Provide the resources necessary to maintain all parks and facilities to desired service levels.
• Convert trail and park lights to more energy efficient LED lights.
• Install security camera systems throughout the parks system.
• Provide a safe play environment on playgrounds and the splash pad.

Goal 2
Improve maintenance of parks, trails, athletic fields, and open spaces.

Objectives:
• Perform weekly maintenance of parks trails, and open spaces utilizing both city staff and
contractual services.
• Perform weekly maintenance of athletic facilities including baseball, softball, and soccer fields,
volleyball and horseshoe pits, and basketball and tennis courts.
• Provide continuing education opportunities for all staff in turf, landscape, horticultural practices,
pesticide applications, irrigation, and maintenance.
• Perform environmentally sound pond maintenance practices and fish stocking.

Performance Objectives
• High quality maintenance standards for all parks, facilities, trails, open spaces, and bike lanes.
• Care for the City’s Parks System in such a way that enhances our patrons’ quality of life.

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