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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.

Services Provided
• Maintain the grounds of 20 parks including five miles of linear trail,
28 athletic fields and three public/private partnerships.
• Maintain eight ponds and stock with fish biannually.
• Maintain 26 pavilions for rentals.

Accomplishments in FY 2020-2021
• Maintained three TDA pesticide licenses and training and added five additional licensed
applicators.
• Upgraded security systems at four parks.
• Two irrigation teams qualified for the TRAPS State Institute Maintenance Rodeo.

FY 2021-2022 Goals & Objectives

1. Maintain and improve existing facilities and programs to provide quality service and ensure the health
and safety of citizens.
• Maintain and improve high quality maintenance standards for all parks, facilities, trails, open
spaces, and bike lanes.
• 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.

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

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