Whether you’ve chosen to live in Springfield permanently or for schooling, or you’re just paying us a visit for business or pleasure, Springfield is sure to please. Easy access by highway and air means we’re a great mid-country location for businesses, conventions or vacation. High quality of life and low cost-of-living make this community a great one to call home.
KEY RESOURCES
- Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Rental Cars
- Municipal Bus System
- Taxi Service
- Greater Springfield Board of Realtors
- Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
- Community Demographic Information
Come Home to Springfield
Getting Established
- Greater Springfield Board of Realtors
- Neighborhood Organizations and Resources
- Urban Neighborhoods Alliance
- City Housing Loan Programs
- City Utilities of Springfield – Utility services include gas, water, electricity, transit and telecommunications. Sewer service is provided by the City of Springfield, but billed by City Utilities.
- Trash and Garbage Disposal – Springfield does not have municipal trash collection. Citizens should consult phone directories for private trash-hauling companies.
- Recycling Services
- Voter Registration
- Personal and Property Taxes – (Greene County)
Getting Around
- Municipal Bus System
- Greenway Trails
- Free Carpool Matching Service
- Springfield-Branson National Airport
Safety and Wellness
- Fire Department
- Fire Station Map
- Police
- CrimeSeen Map
- Emergency Management (Springfield-Greene County)
- Health Department (Springfield-Greene County)
- Local Hospitals
- Local, State, and Federal Government Services
Living and Learning
- Springfield Public Schools (District R-12)
- Colleges and Universities
- Library System (Springfield-Greene County)
- Greater Springfield Farmer’s Market
- C-Street Farmer’s Market
- Park Central Square Farmers Market
- Greene County Historical Society
- Local Geneology Research
Business Information
General Visitor’s Information
These links include information on many private businesses and attractions.
- Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street, Historic Walnut Street, Jordan Valley
Getting Here and Getting Around
Parks, Nature and Recreation
- Parks Department, Springfield-Greene County
- Dickerson Park Zoo
- Springfield Conservation Nature Center
- Municipal Golf Courses
- Jordan Valley Park
- Founders Park: concerts, movies, and more
- Greater Springfield Sports Commission
Arts and Entertainment
- Springfield Regional Arts Council
- Springfield Art Museum
- Discovery Center (hands-on, science museum for kids)
- Historic Gillioz Theatre
- Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
- Springfield Little Theatre (community theater)
Historical Sites
- Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
- Springfield-Greene County History Museum
- Springfield Founders Park
- Springfield Area Route 66 points of interest
Professional Sports
Annual Events
- Artsfest on Walnut Street (early May)
- ArtsFiesta! (Mexican culture celebration)
- Ozark Empire Fair (late July-early August)
- SnowFest at Jordan Valley Park (June Saturday near first day of summer)
- Cider Days on Walnut Street (mid-September)
- Japanese Fall Festival (early September)
- Movies at Founders Park (July-August)
- Greater Ozarks Blues Fest (September)
- Festival of Lights (November-December holiday activities)