Lively Park
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
24 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Jsayre64 · CC BY-SA 3.0B+Outdoors
Outdoors in Springfield
97% of residents live within a half mile of a park in Springfield
The biggest trail networks: Lively Park (1.1 mi), Les Schwab Sports Park at Bob Keefer Center (1.1 mi), Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area (0.7 mi). 12 miles of mapped trail cross Springfield, 0.8 per square mile of land. 417 acres are parks and preserves, 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Ahead of 68% of U.S. towns · #70 of 142 in Oregon. What drives it
Conserved land
3%
349 acres · of 16.1 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
417 ac
6.8 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
97%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
56 mi
34 mi lanes · 21 mi paths
Highest peak
646 ft
Kelly Butte
Lakes & rivers
10
4 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Springfield?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Springfield have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Springfield is ahead of 68% of U.S. towns, #70 of 142 in Oregon. The share of residents near a park holds the grade up; park acres per resident pull it down.
B+
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Springfield’s overall grade.
Conserved land3% of the land · typical OR town 4% · U.S. 4%B−Trails0.8 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (12 mi) · OR 0.8 · U.S. 0.4B+Park land6.8 acres of park per 1,000 residents (417 acres) · OR 7 · U.S. 13C+Parks close to home97% of residents within a half mile of a park · OR 96% · U.S. 72%A−
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 68%
LessMore
Oregon towns of 2,500+ (142)Ahead of 51%
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B to A−. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lively Park, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Les Schwab Sports Park at Bob Keefer Center
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
18 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
35 acres0.7 mi of trail
Pre's Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Willamalane Park
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
16 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Arrow Park
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
5 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dogs on leash
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Bluebelle Park
Managed by Willamalane Park and Recreation District
3 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 33 parks & preserves
Lively Park24 acres · 1.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsLes Schwab Sports Park at Bob Keefer Center18 acres · 1.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsEastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area35 acres · 0.7 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsWillamalane Park16 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsArrow Park5 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Bluebelle Park3 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
West D Street Greenway29 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsIsland Park17 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsTyson Park4 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Bob Artz Park16 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Quartz Park13 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Meadow Park8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Gamebird Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
32nd Street Community Sports Park20 acres · Springfield Public Schools
DirectionsGuy Lee Park14 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Georgia Pacific Natural Area7 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District;Springfield Utility Board;City of Springfield
DirectionsKelly Butte Park Overlook7 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsThe Grove6 acres
DirectionsDouglas Gardens Park6 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsJasper Meadows Park6 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Thurston Hills Natural Area5 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
DirectionsRob Adams Park5 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Thurston Park5 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Pacific Park5 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Willamette Heights Park4 acres
DirectionsFort Park4 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Volunteer Park4 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Page Park3 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Millrace Park3 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation Distict
DirectionsJessie Maine Memorial Park2 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Pride Park2 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Weyerhaeuser McKenzie Natural Area1 acres · Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Arc Park1 acres · The Arc Lane County
Who protects it
349 conserved acres
3% of Springfield’s land. Who manages Springfield’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city318 ac
Regional agency31 ac
Local Park · 303 acRecreation or Education Easement · 28 acLocal Recreation Area · 18 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 27 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Woodlands/Alton Baker Park Local Park | Town or city | 39 | Open |
| Jack B. Lively Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 23 | Open |
| Weyerhaeuser Haul Road Local Park | Town or city | 22 | Open |
| Eugene Water And Electric Board Bike Path Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 18 | Open |
| South 32nd Street Community Sports Park Local Park | Town or city | 18 | Open |
| West D Street Greenway Local Park | Town or city | 16 | Open |
| Island Park Local Park | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Bob Artz Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Willamalane Park Local Park | Town or city | 14 | Open |
| Quartz Park Local Park | Town or city | 13 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
60 places to go in Springfield
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Springfield
1 public pool without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Springfield
2 to 5 play areaIn Arrow Park
Directions5 to 12 play areaIn Arrow Park
DirectionsHeron PlaygroundIn West D Street Greenway
Directions41 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Springfield
Lively Park Dog ParkIn Lively Park
DirectionsBoat launches in Springfield
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Springfield
2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Springfield
Kelly Butte646 ft elevation · In Kelly Butte Park Overlook
DirectionsVitus Butte587 ft elevation
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Springfield
SELCO Community Credit Union Garden
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 10 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.8 miUnpaved · 7.6 mi
Pre's Trail0.2 mi
Biking & sports
56 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
34 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
21 mi
off-road bike paths
1.3 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
24Basketball
21Baseball
18Tracks
17Tennis
11Soccer
8Softball
8Pickleball
7Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →9 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 36 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Robert E. Campbell HouseBuilding · listed 1979
About itSpringfield General HospitalBuilding · listed 1983
About itWashburne Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1987
About itDorris RanchDistrict · listed 1988
About itSouthern Pacific Railroad Passenger Station and Freight HouseBuilding · listed 1993
About itOregon Power Company's Springfield SubstationBuilding · listed 1996
About itSpringfield Motors Buick DealershipBuilding · listed 2011
About itJacob Clearwater HouseBuilding · listed 2017
About itSpringfield High SchoolBuilding · listed 2023
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Springfield: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 48 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 83 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 53 | 47 |
| Rain (in) | 6.6 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 6.8 | 7.8 |
July is the driest month (0.4 in) and August the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 7.8 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Springfield →
Next door
Springfield and its neighbors
Springfield has the second most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 3% | 0.8 | 7 | 97% | B+ |
| Eugene | 12% | 1.6 | 14 | 99% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Springfield
Where can I hike in Springfield?
The longest trail networks: Lively Park, 1.1 miles; Les Schwab Sports Park at Bob Keefer Center, 1.1 miles; Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area, 0.7 miles; Willamalane Park, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Springfield is conserved land?
3% of its land, against a typical 4% for an Oregon town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Springfield’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Arrow Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Springfield?
56 miles of bike routes are on the map: 34 of painted or protected lanes, 21 of off-road paths and 1.3 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Springfield?
34,095 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Springfield or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 417 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Springfield have?
Ahead of 68% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #70 of 142 in Oregon. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Springfield neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →