As North Texas grows, some areas might feel too “urban” for locals. There are too many crowds, and it’s hard to keep track of your kids running around. It no longer feels like a place to be but where “everyone is.”

Although Texas is a big state, many Texans don’t want to give up their small-town feel. We like knowing our neighbors and having family members living nearby. We don’t want to overbuild our charming main streets; we want to elevate them. This is true for a town like Mansfield. It’s close enough to other, bigger cities but has a unique personality locals can appreciate. You could say it’s a “cool” place to be.

For example, it’s no secret Texas can get hot, but in Mansfield, the weather is pretty nice most of the year. Temperatures normally remain below the 80s, with spring and winter being the coolest, going down to the mid-fifties. As you might expect, summer is the hottest, reaching the high 90s. If you’re worried about staying indoors most of the year and killing your air conditioning bill, that isn’t an issue.

For young families, the last thing you want to do is try to keep the kids inside too much anyway. They’d be bouncing off the walls! Luckily, Mansfield has water activities nearby to keep kids busy all day. Mansfield’s Hawaiian Falls is one of the best-rated water parks in Texas (https://hfalls.com/mansfield.php). Adults can join their kids on the giant waterslides or the pool. If mom and dad decide to take a break and chill out, the park also has cabanas available to rent. Guests can bring picnics or enjoy burgers and other grub at the on-site restaurant.

For a more natural water experience, there’s Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hills State Park. Camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, and swimming are available by the lake. It’s around a thirty-minute drive and a great opportunity to get everyone outdoors while keeping cool.

But if “cool” is more about a vibe, then The Backyard in Mansfield is the place to go (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-backyard-mansfield). The Backyard has a fun and funky come-as-you-are attitude while offering great Texas-style food. The friendly, easy-going culture lowers stress while raising quality of life.

There’s always something going on in Mansfield: concerts, holiday events, and sports events. Plus, Mansfield is growing, so now is the time for property investors. The value per square foot is much less than the that of the nearby Dallas metroplex. As a local property management team, we think Mansfield is a very cool place to raise a family and invest!