Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation

Overview

The Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation administers the budget generated by a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 1992 to fund parks and recreation facilities. Since then, the board has overseen the construction of a major athletic complex for soccer and baseball, the renovation and expansion of several city parks, and the construction of the city's first recreation center: the Mansfield Activities Center (MAC).

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Meetings

• 6 p.m.
• Third Thursday of every month
• City Hall
  1200 E. Broad St.
  Mansfield, TX 76063

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Members of the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation are appointed by the City Council and serve staggered two-year terms.

Have a message for the board? Send an email to parks@mansfieldtexas.gov with MPFDC in the subject line.

Scot Bowman, President MPFDC member since: 2018 Lived in Mansfield since: 2001 Day job: IT Professional Favorite park: Do I have to narrow it down to one? Walnut Creek Linear Park tops the list of favorites, but it is closely followed by Mans Best Field Dog Park and Donald Barg Park. Why I serve: "I love Mansfield and enjoy giving back to my community. Working with our amazing staff and other board members, we've been able to help shape Mansfield to be a great place to play. I'm happy knowing I'm building a Mansfield that will be great for my family and friends."	Dr. Wendy Collini, Past President MPFDC member since: 2000 Lived in Mansfield since: 1997 Day job: Physician Favorite park: Walnut Creek Linear Park and Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Why I serve: "I think it is important to give back to the community where you live and raise your family. There is no better board to serve on than MPFDC with outstanding board members, an exceptional parks department, and a goal of expanding and maintaining our beautiful park system for the citizens of Mansfield!"
Bob Kowalski, Vice President MPFDC member since: 2009 Lived in Mansfield since: 2000 Day job: Executive Editor, MultiView Inc. Favorite park: Oliver Nature Park Why I serve: "I strongly believe in the value and importance of parks and recreational activities. They bolster a community in so many ways, and I’m proud that I can play a small part in helping Mansfield’s parks facilities thrive and grow".	Lindsay Cadenhead MPFDC member since: 2017 Lived in Mansfield since: 2015 Day job: Texas Christian University Professional Education Coordinator Favorite park: Walnut Creek Linear Trail Why I serve: "I serve our community because I desire to help create enriching opportunities for our Mansfield families to improve our physical and mental health. I believe though serving I can be a spark for positive change and innovation in our community."
Chris Osburn MPFDC member since: 2018 Lived in Mansfield since: 1997 Day job:  Digital Marketing Consultant Favorite park:  Walnut Creek Linear Park / Oliver Nature Park Why I serve:  "Mansfield residents deserve the most accessible, fun, and memorable parks and recreation facilities possible.  We are a growing city with a small-town vibe that is minutes to everything and second to none.  With my passion for the outdoors, sports, and adventure, coupled with my experiences living and recreating in over a dozen municipalities in my lifetime, I am excited to live in such a great city and to share my thoughts and ideas about what makes a unique, world-class and all-inclusive parks and recreation system."	Raul Najera  MPFDC member since: 2021 Lived in Mansfield since: 2011 Day job: President/CEO of a racing services company Favorite park: Walnut Creek Linear Park & Michael Skinner Sport Complex Why I serve: "I love giving back to the community. I've had the great opportunity to serve on the 2020 Mansfield Parks 10 Year Master Plan Advisory Committee and the MPCC Feasibility Committee as a Mansfield resident. The MPFDC is an amazing group of hard working, very bright and committed people. Getting to work on these projects and committees has re-ignited my love for parks and what they mean for the city. I grew up next door in Dallas as a “rec center” kid and loved every minute. My wish is that every kid and family can have the same enjoyment here in Mansfield. I look forward to working with the board and Parks to continue a strong and vibrant presence in our growing town."
Jessica Ng-Hinojosa MPFDC member since: 2022 Lived in Mansfield since: 2013 Day job: Property investor and manager Favorite park: Town Park Why I serve: "Parks are the places where individuals in a community become true neighbors. Serving as an ambassador on the Mansfield Parks Facilities Development Corporation and being able to give back to the community, is, for me, the truest form of "Loving Thy Neighbor." My hope in working with this team is to foster the feelings of community and inclusivity that allow every person to feel as though they belong in Mansfield, this amazing place we are all lucky enough to call home."	James Tiller (alternate) MPFDC member since: 2022 Lived in Mansfield since: 2007 Day job: Owner of an optometry practice Favorite park: Oliver Nature Park Why I serve: "This is my home and I want my home and everyone in it to have the best that I have to offer. I am new to city serving so my initial thought was to try and choose a part of the city I am familiar with and where I could best concentrate my values and ideas and Parks and Rec is my choice. I enjoy the experience of what my current team and former members have brought to Mansfield and I want to continue with that mission of bringing new thoughts to the table, discussions on improvements and creating new places and experiences for every single age of person that fortunately has Mansfield, Texas as their home."