In the heart of Downtown Mansfield lies Central Park. Catch some shade from the sun and admire the lively surroundings from the gazebo or have lunch in the picnic area. View the historical statues and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.  If you’re bringing your children, Central Park also offers a playground area and plenty of benches in this 2-acre park.

The Vasbinder Fountain was donated by David and Jane Vasbinder to the City of Mansfield on July 4, 1881, and served as the focal point of Central Park until December 17, 1958. It was removed in the late 1950s during the creation of the then-controversial Park Avenue cut-through, and after storage and a temporary placement at Malabar Farm State Park, it was restored and returned to Central Park on July 4, 1979.  The Vasbinder Fountain is a Mansfield landmark of the first order.

While in Central Park, take a seat on Brooks’ Bench, a replica bench from The Shawshank Redemption movie, to snap a selfie with friends!