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Mansfield Youth Council presents survey: teens want walkability, teen‑specific spaces and more communication
Summary
Students told the council they value parks, trails and nearby friends but want improved walkability, teen‑focused third spaces, internships/volunteer opportunities and clearer social‑media outreach; youth recommended a podcast and short‑form content to improve city engagement.
Members of the Mansfield Youth Council presented survey findings to the City Council on Feb. 23, 2026, reporting about 79 responses from nine schools that highlighted what teens value most — nearby friends and family, parks and trails, and restaurants/retail — and where the city could improve: safer walkability, clearer communications targeted at teens, dedicated teen spaces and more career/volunteer programming.
Youth council members described their…
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