Mill Cove Environmental Area is a 200-acre area just outside of Mansfield, leased by Mill Cove, Inc. for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the purpose of environmental education, community recreation, and native flora and fauna conservation. In addition to a new pavilion atop the hill, the area has eight smaller pavilions and a large pavilion on the lower area of the property. This area offers unique opportunities for hiking on a fairly extensive trail system. hunting, fishing, including handicapped accessible fishing area, kayaking, canoeing, a shooting range, primitive camping, orienteering, bird watching, retreats, competitions, and various other events. The area is home to annual Earth Day each April that draws hundreds of visitors with over 50 environmental vendors. The area is available for use by local and state agencies for presentations and training. In 2023, the area was used for Women in the Outdoors event.
