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Local Parks: Springfield

The Parks and Recreation District manages over 1200 acres of parks and facilities, and 18 miles of trails.


Major parks

Springfield Family Waterworks

715 Bechtle Avenue
Springfield
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A full service family aquatic experience is available at this Olympic sized pool. The pool is located next to Snyder Park. The pool is open beginning in late May until closing in late August. Season passes may be purchased at the Springfield Family Waterworks or at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District office at 76 East High Street Springfield. Call the Springfield Family Waterworks at (937) 328-3963 or the District office at (937) 328-PARK.

Hours:
Daily 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Neighborhood parks

Jack Hemry Park

400 Elk Avenue
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  • Neighborhood park
  • 6.6 acres
  • Picnic tables, playground equipment

Davey Moore Park

627 South Yellow Springs Street
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  • 49 acres
  • Lighted softball diamonds
  • Football and soccer fields
  • Basketball courts
  • Accessible playground equipment
  • Shelter houses and picnic areas

New Reid Park

1325 South Bird Road
(937) 324-7725
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  • 400-acre park
  • Two 18-hole golf courses, driving range, pro shop
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic shelter

Old Reid Park

1545 Pumphouse Rd.
(937) 324-7727
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  • 60-acre park
  • 9 lighted soft tennis courts
  • Shuffleboard courts
  • Fishing without a license
  • Picnic shelter

Selma Road Park

724 York St.
(937) 324-7727
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  • 14-acre park
  • Picnicking shelter house
  • Ball diamonds, playground

Sherman Ave. Park

760 Sherman Avenue
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  • 70 acres includes playground
  • Outdoor basketball court
  • Football field
  • Picnic shelter house

Skateboard Park

1301 Mitchell Boulevard
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  • 100-by-120 foot skate park
  • Open to skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers

Standpipe Park

32 N. Greenmont Avenue
(937) 882-6114
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  • 1-acre park, accessible playground
  • Playground
  • Half-court basketball
  • Covered picnic tables

Virgil A Mabra Park

1413 Oakleaf Ave.
(formerly known as Rose Street Park)
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  • 80 acre park,
  • Picnic shelter house
  • Baseball / softball fields
  • Outdoor basketball courts

Wheldon Park

1525 East St. & Freemont Avenue area
(937) 324-7727
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  • 8.3 acre park
  • Playground, open space

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