West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
West Springfield Town is a city of 28,772 people in Hampden County, Massachusetts, founded in 1660.
Why visit West Springfield Town
Townapedia lists 113 museums and landmarks, 71 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Theater, Cinemark West Springfield 15, Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts and The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in West Springfield Town
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Springfield Town
West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,835 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is also known as "West Side", in reference to the fact that it is on the western side of the Connecticut River from Springfield, a fact which played a major part in the town's early history.
From the Wikipedia article West Springfield, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Paramount Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Theater and movie theater in Springfield, Massachusetts
1700;1708 Main Street
Museums and landmarks113
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Museum · 3.6 mi
Art museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
49 Chestnut Street, Springfield
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00
Apremont Triangle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Court Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Human settlement in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
First Church of Christ, Congregational
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
Hampden County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
County courthouse in Springfield, United States of America
80 State Street
Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Walker Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Hampden County, Massachusetts
1228;1236 Main Street
Adams Apartment Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United States historic place
Agawam Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Agawam, Massachusetts
Al's Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Diner in Chicopee, Massachusetts
101 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds71
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
Park · 3.6 mi
Sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts
59 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Hot Table
Restaurant · Sandwich · 3.4 mi
A sit-down/takeout restaurant located inside the Tower Square building. Serves sandwiches and sides with beverages
1500 Main Street
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00
Tokyo Asian Kitchen
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
Hibachi and Sushi; dine-in and take-out
1152 Riverdale Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Wicked Twist
Restaurant · American, Southern · 2.4 mi
Food truck serving Southern Comfort food
181 Center Street, Chicopee
Mo-Tu 11:00-17:00, We 11:00-14:00, Th-Fr 11:00-17:00, Sa...
Clemenza's Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
816 Westfield Street, West Springfield
11:00-21:30
Crazy Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
847 Riverdale Street
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Liberty's Mediterranean Giant Grinders
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Sandwich · 3.1 mi
63 Liberty Street, Springfield
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su off
North Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
42 Myron Street
Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
1048;1050 Riverdale Street
Su-Tu 11:30-23:30; We,Th 10:30-23:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:30
86 more on the map.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship45
South Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Assumption Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
97 Springfield Street, Chicopee
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries91
Healthcare18
CHD Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
246;250 Park Street, West Springfield
Map of West Springfield Town
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
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
Hampden County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Agawam Town 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Chicopee 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Springfield 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Holyoke 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Longmeadow 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Easthampton 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Northampton 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Windsor Locks 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Amherst Town 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Palmer Town 18 mi east, about 29 min 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
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- 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
- Union Meeting House on Storrowton Green at the Big E, West Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exterior - Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, MA - DSC03877, Daderot, CC0
- Court Square 2013 06 02, Dms1788, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampden County Courthouse MA, Takomabibelot, CC BY 2.0
- Walker Building, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First Church 2010 07 04, dms1788, Public domain
- The Hippodrome, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YMCA, Chestnut Street, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChicopeeMA ChristsCommunityChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield District Court, TM01001, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 70 Patton Street, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Armory - Springfield, MA, TM01001, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Josiah Day House, Thomas E Martin, Jr., CC BY-SA 4.0
- AgawamMA SchoolStreetBarn, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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