Springfield, Oregon
Springfield is a city of 61,499 people in Lane County, Oregon, founded in 1885.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 174 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Bridge, Bushnell University, Springfield History Museum and Washburne Historic District.
Weather in Springfield
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About Springfield
Springfield is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. Located in the Southern Willamette Valley, it is within the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area. Separated from Eugene to the west, mainly by Interstate 5, Springfield is the second-most populous city in the metropolitan area after Eugene. As of the 2020 census, the city has a total population of 61,851, making it the ninth-most populous city in Oregon.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Railroad bridge in Lane County, Oregon
Bushnell University
School · 4.9 mi
Private university in Eugene, Oregon
Dave and Lynn Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
Bridge · 4.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ferry Street Bridge
Bridge · 5.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 5.4 mi
Performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States
Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Peter DeFazio Bridge
Bridge · 5.1 mi
Bridge in the United States of America
University of Oregon
School · 4.8 mi
Public research university in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Swing Hill
Scenic view · 2.6 mi
Second tallest peak at Howard Buford Recreation Area
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks80
Washburne Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Springfield, Oregon, United States
Alpha Phi Sorority House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic building in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Amazon Family Housing Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
United States historic place
Benjamin Franklin Dorris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Brattain–Hadley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former house in Springfield, Oregon, USA
Chase Gardens Residential Grouping
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Oregon listed on National Register of Historic Places
Chi Psi Fraternity House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic building in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Clarence and Ethel Boyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Dads' Gates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic campus gate at the University of Oregon, USA
Daniel and Catherine Christian House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
House listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Dorris Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic building in Eugene, Oregon, USA
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Park in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America
Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
512 Aspen Street, Springfield
06:00-22:00
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes174
Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.3 mi
1807 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Charred Apizza
Restaurant · Pasta, Pizza, Salad · 1.9 mi
553 Main Street, Springfield
We-Sa 11:00-21:00
Chicken Bonz
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.3 mi
1815 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Cornucopia
Restaurant · Burger · 2.0 mi
521 Main Street, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
Fusion Curry Pizza
Restaurant · Indian, Pizza · 1.1 mi
1406 Mohawk Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-12:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Hawaiian Island Grill
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 1.0 mi
1661 Mohawk Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
Lee's Mongolian Grill
Restaurant · Mongolian Grill · 2.2 mi
215 Main Street, Springfield
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-19:30
Mezza Luna
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
155 Main Street, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Oishii Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 2.3 mi
1817 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
162 more on the map.
History
The first inhabitants to the area were the Kalapuya people. Also sometimes written as Calapooia or Calapooya, the people maintained the valley and their main food sources by controlled burning.
Springfield was settled when Elias and Mary Briggs and their family arrived in 1848. They were among the first party to travel to the region via the "Southern Route" by Klamath Lake, over the Cascades, into the Rogue Valley, then north to the Willamette Valley. Elias Briggs along with William Stevens ran a ferry on the nearby Willamette River.
According to donation land claim records, Stevens was the first settler to stake a claim in the Springfield locale, arriving in October 1847. He commenced building a house with his three oldest sons, and when the house was completed in December, the rest of his family joined him on Christmas Day that year.
Another early arrival in the Springfield vicinity was Captain Felix Scott Sr., who settled between the McKenzie and Willamette rivers in 1847.
In 1854 Springfield School District No. 19 was formed. A small schoolhouse was built near the corner of south 7th and B streets; it served the community until the 1880s. Miss Agnes Stewart, a young woman from Pennsylvania, was the first teacher. She had arrived in Springfield via the Lost Wagon Train of 1853.
From the History section of Springfield, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Candlewood Suites Eugene Springfield
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
3005 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene
Churches and places of worship40
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Methodist Episcopal Church of Goshen
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
885 South 42nd Street, Springfield
Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Catholic · 3.1 mi
704 Aspen Street, Springfield
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare31
G Street Integrated Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1435 G Street, Springfield
Planned Parenthood Eugene-Springfield Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
3579 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene
Map of Springfield
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People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lane County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-27: Cedar Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Holiday Farm Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eugene Airport (EUG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Jasper 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Eugene 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Coburg 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- River Road 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Santa Clara 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Creswell 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Cottage Grove 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lebanon 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Corvallis 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Albany 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eugene and Springfield from Mount Pisgah, Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washburne Historic District, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeadyHallWest, User:Cacophony, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Howard A Hall House (Eugene, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willakenzie Grange Hall (Eugene, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eugene Hotel - Eugene Oregon, publichall at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Methodist Episcopal Church (Goshen, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UO JSMA MainEntrance, User:Akendall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmer Harlow House (Eugene, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dorris Apartments (Eugene, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House - Eugene Oregon, Rlksmith at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Dad's Gates (Eugene, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
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