It was all engines roaring and horns beeping at James McKnight Park East, as Mansfield, Texas Parks & Recreation hosted the "100 Hours of PLAY" event. The family-friendly gathering was a chance for the community to engage with city vehicles ranging from tractors to police cars. The local departments, including Mansfield Police, Fire Department, Special Events, and Public Works, showcased their "hot wheels," as reported in a social media post, per the Mansfield Texas Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
The event, which unfolded under a balmy sky, presented an opportunity for children to meet the vehicles that serve their community up close. Methodist Mansfield Medical Center played a significant role, acting as sponsor for the occasion. A sincere "HUGE thanks" was extended to them and to all departments that participated. This gesture of gratitude was amidst announcements of the rest of the 100 Hours of PLAY challenge, which promises weekly events free of charge to attendees, just as the parks department indicated in their online invitation.
The spirit of the event was palpable as little hands touched the larger-than-life wheels of the vehicles they had only seen at a distance before. According to the Facebook post, the excitement was shared by city officials as well. "We had a blast with the 100 Hours of PLAY event at James McKnight Park East today and visiting with all the incredible city vehicles who came to visit and show off their hot wheels!" declared the Mansfield Texas Parks & Recreation. It was not just play, but educational as children learned the ins and outs of the machines that make their city function.
