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Springfield is a city located in Lane County in the U.S. state of Oregon. With a population of over 60,000 as of 2019 according to Wikipedia, it is the second most populous city in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area after Eugene.

History

Springfield was established in 1848 by Elias and Mary Briggs and Elias's father. They were among the first party to come over the southern route of the Oregon Trail. The Briggs family arrived in Oregon in October 1847 and settled temporarily 10 miles west of Springfield, which at the time did not yet have a name. Elias Briggs along with William Stevens ran a ferry on the nearby Willamette River before establishing a trading post at Springfield in 1848. The trading post provided supplies to travelers headed to the California Gold Rush.

In 1851, the community built its first school house which also served as a church and town hall. The town was incorporated in 1885. For more history on Springfield, visit the Springfield History page on the Springfield Public Library website.

Geography and Population

Springfield is located on the Willamette River and Interstate 5 runs through the center of town. It has a total area of 15.75 square miles. As of 2019, the population was estimated at 61,893 according to the City of Springfield website. The city is part of the Springfield School District and is home to the University of Oregon campus.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically the economy of Springfield was based on timber and agriculture. In modern times, the economy is more diverse with major employers in education, health care, retail and manufacturing. Some of the top employers in Springfield include:

• PeaceHealth - 1,631 employees, Address: 3455 Riverbend Dr Springfield, OR 97477, Phone: (541) 686-7300
• Springfield School District - 1,500 employees, Address: 640 A St, Springfield, OR 97477, Phone: (541) 726-3329
• Symantec - 971 employees, Address: 200 E 5th Ave Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 334-6054
• Royal Caribbean Cruises - 850 employees, Address: 2525 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 342-7224

For more information on Springfield's economy and industries, visit the Economic Development page on the city website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Springfield include:

Jasper State Park

Jasper State Park is located on the outskirts of Springfield and spans over 800 acres. It features campgrounds, hiking trails and swimming areas along the Middle Fork Willamette River. The park's GPS coordinates are 44.058638, -122.920141.

Address: 25892 Jasper Lowell Rd, Springfield, OR 97478

Willamalane Park and Recreation

Willamalane Park and Recreation manages over 300 acres of public parks, facilities and trails in Springfield. This includes Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, Splash! at Lively Park, Camp Putt Adventure Park miniature golf and Sports Park which has softball fields, tennis courts and more. The main office address is: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478. Phone: (541) 736-4544

Springfield Museum

The Springfield Museum contains exhibits on the history and culture of Springfield. It is located downtown at 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477. Phone: (541) 726-2300.

Transportation

Public transportation in Springfield is provided by the Lane Transit District. They operate bus routes throughout Springfield and connecting to Eugene. For schedules and maps, visit the Lane Transit District website.

County and Local Government

Springfield is located in Lane County. The Lane County government website can be found at https://lanecounty.org/. Their mailing address is 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone: (541) 682-4203.

The city government website for Springfield is https://www.springfield-or.gov/. Their mailing address is 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477. Phone: (541) 726-3700.

School Districts

Public schools in Springfield are managed by the Springfield Public Schools district. Their website is https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/. The district office address is 640 A Street, Springfield, OR 97477. Phone: (541) 726-3329.

Some private schools in Springfield include:

• Marist Catholic High School - Address: 1900 Kingsley Rd, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone: (541) 686-2234
• Network Charter School - Address: 400 E Scenic Dr, Springfield, OR 97477. Phone: (541) 746-5579

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources for Springfield:

• City of Springfield Facebook page
• Eugene Springfield Visitors Site - Tourism and visitor information
• Springfield Spikes - Local minor league baseball team

Overview Map of Springfield

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