Community Profile

City of Mansfield

Mansfield, OH

Jodi Perry

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The City of Mansfield, with a population of approximately 48,000 and home to 22 parks spanning over 2,500 acres in Richland County, Ohio, is committed to supporting pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem. We pledge to educate our citizens and visitors about the importance of native pollinator gardens and their benefits. As part of this initiative, we plan to establish several pollinator-friendly gardens across our parks to attract and support Monarch butterflies, birds, bees, and other essential pollinators. Together, we can protect these incredible species and foster a thriving natural environment for generations to come.

Community Spotlight

Mansfield Ohio City Parks

Mansfield City Parks boast a rich history dating back to the 1800s beginning and continue to thrive today. Spanning over 2,300 acres across 22 parks, the facilities offer something for everyone. Enjoy playgrounds, recreational & educational programs.

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Versa Basketball court at Liberty Park

A NEW state-of-the-art VersaCourt outdoor basketball surface was installed with financial assistance from Coca-Cola CONSOLIDATED and BODYARMOR and numerous community groups and volunteers.

Sterkel Community Park for All

The Sterkel Community Park for All is one of Ohio’s premier community parks that residents of all ages and levels of abilities can visit and enjoy. The park features large playground areas for different age groups and abilities,

North Lake Park Pavilion & Playground

The park is located at 625 Hope Road in Mansfield, Ohio, and covers about 20 acres. North Lake Park offers many amenities to hold various events. Whether you are looking to go biking on the B&O Bike Trail’s northern-most point in Mansfield.

Carousel Disrict Downtown Mansfield

This carousel is in its own pavilion in the middle of downtown Mansfield Ohio. A very unlikely spot for it in the middle of an urban area.

Action Items Committed for 2025

Communications and Convening ▸

Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.
Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.
Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centers, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Launch or maintain an outdoor education program(s) (e.g., at schools, after-school programs, community centers and groups) that builds awareness and creates habitat by engaging students, educators, and the community in planting native milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants (i.e., National Wildlife Federation’s Schoolyard Habitats program and Monarch Mission curriculum).
Initiate or support community science (or citizen science) efforts that help monitor monarch migration and health.
Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

Systems Change ▸

Remove milkweed from the list of noxious plants in city weed / landscaping ordinances (if applicable).
Change weed or mowing ordinances to allow for native prairie and plant habitats.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Jodi Perry	2025	4/16/2025		View Pledge
Mayor Jodie Perry	2024	3/29/2024		View Pledge

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