Top Reasons to Move to Mansfield TX

Situated in Tarrant County, Mansfield is on the rise as one of the fastest growing cities in the DFW Metroplex. From the city’s ideal location near both Dallas and Fort Worth to the abundant parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities, there are so many reasons to consider making your move to Mansfield TX!

Tranquil Setting

The city of Mansfield retains a reputation of being a peaceful, quiet DFW suburb with a low crime rate. In fact, Mansfield was ranked among the best places to live in America by Money Magazine in 2014!

Located along US 287 and the new 360 Tollway, it’s easier than ever to quickly travel to Fort Worth (less than 30 minutes away) or Dallas (less than 40 minutes away). AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in Arlington are also only 24 minutes away!

Ladera at The Reserve in Mansfield, a premier 55+ DFW community, is situated in a prime location just minutes from US 287 and SH 360 and also less than 10 minutes from the city’s Historic Downtown. Here, you’re moments from Joe Pool Lake and Mansfield’s renowned medical corridor.

Outdoor Lovers’ Paradise

One of the top reasons to move to Mansfield TX is the exciting outdoor recreation opportunities! Enjoy more than 1,100 acres of parklands, dozens of athletic fields, the Walnut Creek Linear Trail, and Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. Mans Best Field Dog Park opened in 2020, offering 7 acres of fenced padlocks on a gorgeous, wooded lot with natural shade and play space.

The Mansfield Activities Center provides enrichment and athletic opportunities for all ages including recreation classes, sports skills training, and pickleball open court and tournaments. When you live in Ladera at The Reserve, you don’t even need to leave home to enjoy fabulous amenities including pickleball courts, a resort-style pool, private clubhouse, lifestyle programming, and so much more!  

Mansfield is also home to Joe Pool Lake, which offers parks, boating, fishing, swimming, and camping opportunities.

Historic Downtown

Mansfield features a variety of businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shops, movie theaters and so much more. The heartbeat of the community, Historic Downtown Mansfield, dates back to the 1800s and retains a charming, hometown character you won’t find anywhere else!

Head to Main Street for mom-and-pop shops, dining, a brewery, and an original, 1950s-era theater still in operation. Historic Downtown is the site of special events including Music Alley, the annual Mansfield Pickle Parade, concerts and so much more.

Golf

Mansfield showcases fabulous golf courses including Mansfield National Golf Club, one of the premier public golf courses in the region. Less than 10 minutes from Ladera at The Reserve, this rolling, 225-acre course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.

The city is also home to Walnut Creek Country Club, named one of the Best Country Clubs in DFW, and Tierra Verde Golf Club, the first golf course in Texas and the first course in the world to be certified as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary.

Acclaimed Medical Corridor

You don’t have to leave the city to find excellent medical care; Mansfield boasts a thriving medical corridor that is also a major economic boon.

Texas Health Mansfield opened in 2020, offering comprehensive hospital services that include emergency care, general surgery, women’s care, orthopedics, and interventional cardiology. Other prominent hospitals include Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Cook Children’s Pediatrics.

Move to Mansfield

Are you retiring and moving to Texas? With a lower than average cost of living and no state income tax, the Lone Star State is among the best states to retire, and Mansfield is among the best cities to find your forever home. 

Ladera at The Reserve showcases the best in 55+ living. Our quaint, gated Mansfield community offers luxurious, low-maintenance homes, professionally-managed lawncare, security, and desirable amenities. Learn about the Ladera lifestyle by visiting our community at 2504 Ventura Blvd, Mansfield, TX 76063 or by calling 817-904-3766 to receive more information.