Ruff Memorial Park and Magnolia Arboretum
This 10-acre park features hundreds of magnolia trees, plenty of open green space, and a paved multi-use path that loops around the arboretum. There is a portable restroom in the parking lot.
Splash at Lively Park
About Splash
Nestled in the Thurston area of Springfield next to Lively Park, this indoor waterpark offers something for everyone. Enjoy a wave pool, kiddie pool, water slide, six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, steaming spa pool, community room, locker rooms, and outdoor sun deck. The waves are activated during waterpark swim times only. Automatic doors and a portable pool lift make this facility and pool more accessible.
Concessions are currently closed for the season. Outside food and drink are permitted while concessions are closed.
Thurston Hills Natural Area
Thurston Hills Natural Area provides 665 acres of land dedicated to recreation and habitat restoration in east Springfield. This area opened to the public in 2017, providing a growing trail system for hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers.
Thurston Park
Thurston Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park featuring grassy open space, a full basketball court, play equipment, and paved pathways that connect the neighborhood to Thurston High School. There are two park entrances: 6329 F Street and 747 64th Street
Tyson Park
Tyson Park is a small, 4-acre park with open space centrally located in Springfield. It features a small playground, lots of open green space, and a full basketball court with adjustable hoops.
Tyson Park Redevelopment
After securing funding and navigating land use requirements, park improvements will begin in 2026. Join a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to see the final park design and updated project timeline.
Volunteer Park
Volunteer Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park in East Springfield featuring a small play structure, a full basketball court, and paved paths.
A half-acre at the park’s northern edge is home to the native grasses, sedges, rushes, and wildflowers of a Willamette Valley wetland. The planted wetland is consistent with wetlands that were historically present in the Willamette Valley—it has standing water during the early part of the growing season but dries up by June or July.
West D Street Greenway
The West D Street Greenway is a 15-acre natural area with a 1.3-mile-long paved multi-use path along the Willamette River. This path connects to the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path at Eastgate Woodlands. Along this paved path is The Dellinger Trail, an aggregate and bark surface running trail that connects to Pre's Trail.
Weyerhaeuser McKenzie Natural Area
Located along the McKenzie River, the Weyerhaeuser McKenzie Natural Area contains a mile-long informal trail through riparian woodland. This area can be accessed from the gravel parking lot off of Marcola Rd.
Millrace Park
Millrace Park is a small, open green space with parking close to downtown Springfield, the Willamette River, and Island Park.
Mill Race Path
This 3-mile paved multi-use path runs along the historic Springfield Mill Race from downtown to the Middle Fork Path. The path was constructed in partnership with the city of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools, and Springfield Utility Board.
You can access the Mill Race Path at the Booth-Kelly Trailhead, 307 S. 5th St., and Jasper Road Trailhead, 3202 Jasper Road.