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Pledge Date

Friday, March 29, 2024

Program Year

2024

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City of Mansfield

Mansfield, OH

Jodie Perry

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Mansfield is a city located in north central Ohio with a population of approximately 48,000. We are located between Cleveland and Columbus and we are home to the world renowed botanical gardens of Kingwood Center Gardens and many community gardens. Mansfield has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and is looking forward to working with our residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout Mansfield.

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 2024

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.
Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants along roadsides, medians, or public rights-of-way.

Systems Change ▸

Launch, expand, or continue an effort to change municipal planting ordinances and practices to include more native milkweed and native nectar producing plants at city properties.

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