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Join Willamalane Budget Committee

Applications are due March 31

Date: Mar 7, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Willamalane Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to join its budget committee.

Children run from starting line to hunt eggs at MEGGA Hunt

Willamalane Announces Megga Hunt

Annual Egg Hunt Event Offers Inclusive and Adaptive Options for All Ages

Date: Mar 6, 2024

Get ready to have an eggcellent time at Willamalane's Megga Hunt on March 30 at 

Work crews walk on path at Thurston Hills Natural Area ready to clear debris

Willamalane Announces More Parks Opening Saturday, March 2

Thurston Hills Natural Area hiking trails and all developed parks

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is opening three more parks beginning Saturday, March 2. Fort Park

Words "newspaper drive" over a blue sky with trees

Donate Newspapers for Planting Event

Drop off your newspapers in the Bob Keefer Center and Adult Activity Center lobbies

Date: Feb 26, 2024

Willamalane is preparing to plant more than 500 native trees and shrubs in riparian areas like Georgia Pacific Natural Area this spring. Each new plant will be surrounded by newspaper that will act as a weed barrier and allow the new plants to thrive.

A field of grassy and yellow flowers at Tyson Park

Willamalane Seeks Community Input on Tyson Park Redevelopment

Survey Open Through March 7. Open House Meeting on Feb. 28.

Date: Feb 22, 2024

Willamalane is seeking community input to help shape the updates at Tyson Park (3405 E St, Springfield, O

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Willamalane Launches a New Website

Explore easier registration on any device, plus new features

Date: Feb 20, 2024

Welcome to Willamalane’s new website! Here you can explore easier registration, better mobile access, and new accessibility features. 

A large colorful play structure at Lively Park on a sunny day

Willamalane Opens More Parks and Splash!

More parks and the pool open on Saturday, Feb. 3

Date: Feb 9, 2024

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is announcing that beginning Saturday, Feb. 3, Splash!

Willamalane staff member cuts fallen branches at Meadow Park

Willamalane Urges Community Safety During Park Cleanup Work

All parks, natural areas, and trails were closed

Date: Jan 23, 2024

In the aftermath of the recent ice storm, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is addressing significant damage at parks, paths, trails, natural areas, and parking lots.

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Willamalane Facilities Open for Community

Limited Reopening Begins Friday, Jan. 19. Parks and Pools Remain Closed.

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Community Respite 

Woman on mountain bike riding on a path on a sunny day with trees and mountains in the background

Willamalane Unveils the Peter DeFazio Trail System at Thurston Hills Natural Area

Trail system dedicated on Dec. 7, 2023

Date: Jan 3, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ore.