There’s something powerful about the everyday moments that shape our community. A high-five after a tough workout. The way a child looks up to a camp counselor. A neighbor’s wave as you pass on the trail. Parks and recreation aren’t just places or programs. They’re how we connect.
In 2024, 360 volunteers participated in 94 opportunities with the district, totaling over 10,778 volunteer service hours. That’s the equivalent of five full-time employees working 40-hour weeks for a year!
Last year, kids scanned their 1Passes 69,442 times at local Springfield and Eugene destinations, including local swimming pools, a museum, a trampoline park, a mini golf course, and a science center.
Springfield’s Largest Annual Egg Hunt Event Offers Options for All Ages and Abilities
Date: Apr 10, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Get ready to have an egg-cellent time at Megga Hunt, Springfield’s biggest annual egg hunt! Willamalane's 70th annual Megga Hunt is on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and is open to all ages and abilities.
180,000 swimmers, 80 preschoolers, and 10,700 volunteer hours
Date: Apr 4, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – What does it take to keep a community active, connected, and thriving? In 2024, Willamalane welcomed over 180,000 swimmers, opened a preschool for 80 full-time students, and logged 10,700 volunteer hours.
How Olympian Ben Blankenship is Inspiring the Future of Parks and Recreation
Date: Mar 30, 2025
Ben Blankenship is redefining what it means to go the distance. The Olympian, world record holder, and Eugene-Springfield local has made a name for himself by pushing the boundaries of human potential.
Plan a fun week for spring break 2025, which is March 24-28, 2025. Willamalane has fun activities and expanded hours to make your spring break one to remember.
