Mansfield

Town of Mansfield

Town of Mansfield

City: Mansfield
State: Connecticut
Area: Mansfield

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Area Information for Mansfield, Connecticut

With a population of 24,232 (includes students)  (2006)  Mansfield is a sizable Connecticut town that is the main campus of the University of Connecticut (UConn) in the Storrs village of Mansfield.

First incorporated in 1702 from the town of Windham, the 45.5 square mile town largely got its start as a major manufacturer of thread and other textiles.  In  fact, the first silk mill in the country was located in Mansfield.  Mansfield residents enjoy a culturally diverse area rich in many educational and recreational opportunities including on the University campus and off. Residents have access to the Mansfield Community Center which is open for a fee to town residents. The center offers exercise equipment, classes, indoor pools, an indoor track, basketball, and community rooms available for meetings or gatherings.

Mansfield is also home to Joshua's Tract a land conservation organization that has currently over 4,000 acres under protection. There are many trails maintained in Mansfield for hiking, biking, or walking.

The Town of Mansfield has compiled a helpful New Resident Guide that you may find helpful in assisting you to acclimating to your new Mansfield home. 

Education in Mansfield, CT

This Connecticut community is served by the Mansfield School District, as well as the Regional School District 19. Mansfield residents can boast of some of the best blue ribbon schools in the area. Mansfield is also home to two Montessori schools and reputable day care centers throughout.

Residents are zoned for such high-performing schools as:

  • Dorothy C. Goodwin School
  • Southeast School
  • Annie E. Vinton School
  • Mansfield Middle School
  • E.O. Smith High School

Recreational Amenities in Mansfield

Mansfield offers many varied and diverse opportunities for cultural enrichment and recreational activities. Some of these are:

The Ballard Institute and Musuem of Puppetry

The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

The Benton Museum

The CT State Museum of Natural History

Division I Athletic Events at UConn

The UConn Dairy Bar

The New Storrs Downtown Project bringing new retail and housing

Mansfield Movieplex at Eastbrook Mall

Mansfield Drive-In Theatre

Mansfield Park & Recs Offerings

These attractions make for excellent educational day trips for young families with children.

In addition, there is a sizeable amount of protected natural space in the community, such as the Mansfield Hollow State Park and several town parks. For a complete list of Mansfield parks and maps click here.

Mansfield also offers 55+ living at the Glen Ridge Cooperative in Storrs. Glenridge is a cooperative corporation consisting of 51 units in 14 buildings on 26 acres.  Home Selling Team one of the preferred Realtors at Glen Ridge and we would be happy to answer any questions you have regarding Glen Ridge and it's form of ownership. Contact us about Glen Ridge.

Relocating to Mansfield, CT

If Mansfield, CT sounds like the kind of community that would complement you and your family’s lifestyle well, then contact us at the Home Selling Team.

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