





THE RIGHT SIZED COMMUNITY For many it’s somewhere between a town and a city. It’s a place that has cultural offerings like theaters, a performing arts center and a summer music festival. It provides strong schools, colleges and universities. It offers recreational facilities like an ice rink, waterpark, a kayaking venue and cliff climbing.
As this guide will show you, Springfield is just such a community — large enough to support abundant city amenities, but small enough so that all can work together and allow Springfield to be stronger than the sum of its parts.
Home 04-05
Discover a beautiful way of living, at home in Springfield.
Arts & Culture 08-11
Arts and culture are at center stage.
Parks + Recreation 12-13
With parks and miles of trail, there are so many places to play.
The very thing that makes the community easy to get around in for social, business and recreational purposes also makes it easy to get around in, period. Those who live and work in the Greater Springfield area have no commutes to speak of. Instead, they use their “drive time” to head to Columbus to see the Blue Jackets or Buckeyes, to Dayton to see a UD game or the minor league Reds affiliate, the Dragons. And in just a few more minutes, they can be at the Great American Ballpark or the zoo in Cincinnati, or slip across the river to the Newport Aquarium.
In addition to being in an ideal location for families to take in a wide variety of activities, Springfield’s location on Interstate 70 just half an hour from the junction of Interstate 75 makes it a perfect place to do business. Sixtyone percent of the nation’s population is within 600 miles, and a municipal airport makes it more convenient for those whose business is done in aeronautical miles. A variety of industrial parks also make it a place where industries can easily park themselves for a promising future.
Downtown 18-20
Discover a beautiful way of life in downtown Springfield.
Education 22-23
Spectacular schools promise a bright future for Springfield.
Business 26-27
Get down to more than business.
Healthcare 30-32
Quality healthcare keeps our community feeling its best.
Community Festivals 34-35
A thriving community with festive fun for everyone.
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Quick reference to local, state and federal resources.
You’ll find that living in Greater Springfield reaps the double benefit of affordability and convenience — allowing you more time and money to enjoy the good things in life — all close to home.
Crosstowne Properties, a local real estate development firm, has secured an agreement to acquire approximately 14 acres of land near North Fountain Boulevard and McCreight Avenue. The property, which was home to Mercy Hospital for over six decades, will now be developed by Crosstowne Properties in collaboration with Mercy Health. The plan includes the construction of around 50 high-quality single-family homes, designed with exterior masonry, low-maintenance materials, attractive architectural details, open floor plans, en-suite bathrooms in each bedroom, attached parking, and ample storage. Additionally, the developer plans to include detached patio homes along the development’s perimeter.
In a separate transaction, Crosstowne has also agreed to purchase roughly 3 acres from Wittenberg University, located at the northeast corner of North Fountain Boulevard and McCreight Avenue. This site was formerly occupied by the Jefferson School.
With Wittenberg’s support, Crosstowne plans to seek approval to develop this site into a high-quality, mixed-use project, potentially featuring townhome-style residences and a small retail component. Crosstowne aims to develop both properties in a way that creates a cohesive, walkable community, with on-site amenities and a design that revitalizes the northern entrance to the university neighborhood and the surrounding North side of Springfield.
This transformative project is expected to create over 150 new housing units of various sizes and price points, with an initial investment of more than $40 million. Crosstowne is excited to contribute to the revitalization of this key corridor in the heart of Springfield, helping to restore its former vibrancy and support the growth of the community.
The project includes the renovation of the historic building at the corner of E High St and Limestone St that was once the home of the beloved Wren’s department store, along with the addition of a new four story structure of similar proportions on the vacant lot on its west side.
The combined structures will include approximately 83 market-rate apartment units with tall windows and high ceilings, some that contain exposed historic mushroom columns. The street level storefronts will be reinstated to for over 6,000 square feet of retail space along High and Limestone Streets. On-site parking will be provided on the vacant south lot that will connect to the basements to provide covered parking for more than half of the units.
Other amenities proposed for the residents include a street level lounge, a roof level community room and roof deck, a fitness room and on-site pet center.
Construction is expected to begin this winter on this $30M investment in downtown Springfield with occupancy expected by early 2025.
Choosing to make Springfield your home means enjoying a high quality of life at an affordable price. In fact, Forbes magazine has recognized our city for its great value, naming Springfield the 8th best place to live affordably in the United States.
Before the coming of Social Security programs, Springfield was the location of state children’s homes for the Knights of Pythias, International Order of Odd Fellows and Ohio Masons and of the Oesterlen Lutheran Orphans Home. The Masonic Home’s main building, for obvious reasons nicknamed “The Castle,” still dominates the crest of a hill along Ohio 40 on the city’s west side.
SMALL TOWNS & RURAL SCENES
Nearly one-half of Clark County’s population lives in our smaller cities and villages. If a small town or rural setting is what you are looking for, take a stroll down New Carlisle’s main street or take in the acres of farmland that surround South Charleston and you’ll see why so many of our residents call these areas home.
Clark County’s second largest city, with 6,000 residents, New Carlisle enjoys a vibrant downtown and is just minutes away from the I-70 / I-75 intersection — the “crossroads of America.”
Once a bedroom community for Dayton, Enon, with its 2,400 residents has grown in its own right as the headquarters of Speedway/7-Eleven LLC and the home of a $14.5 million, 11,000 square foot freestanding emergency department.
Few communities embrace their history like the home of the regionally known South Charleston Opera House and the zip code for many of the area’s farmers.
Home of the national large-equipment auctioneers, Ritchie Brothers, and the South Vienna Corn Festival, the village of 400 residents embraces its agricultural roots.
Springfield’s prime location offers more than just local amenities—it provides easy access to major attractions beyond the county line. With Columbus to the east and Cincinnati to the south, you’re just an hour or two away from big-city entertainment, shopping, and dining. Nationwide Arena, Ohio Stadium, and King’s Island amusement park are all within a one-hour drive. The University of Dayton and the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball team are just 30 minutes away, while Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, and the Newport Aquarium (across the Ohio River) are only a couple of hours away.
The legacy of commitment to culture and the arts lives on in a city that boasts its own symphony orchestra, first-class history museum, Smithsonian-affiliate art museum and modern performing arts complex – amenities that keep the arts and culture at the community’s center stage.
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Pennsylvania House | pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info
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Springfield Symphony | springfieldsym.org
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The Springfield Museum of Art, a Smithsonian Affiliate, boasts a permanent collection of American art spanning from the 1700s to the present. In addition to its rich collection, the museum offers a dynamic lineup of rotating exhibitions, showcasing a wide range of art forms, works by self-taught and contemporary artists, and annual juried member’s shows.
The Museum has also recently launched the public phase of its Art Invites… capital campaign. This comprehensive initiative focuses on three main goals: preserving and maintaining the Museum’s facility and collections, enhancing its financial stability, and creating inviting spaces for the community to gather and engage with the arts.
Clark State College’s Performing Arts Center welcomes nationally acclaimed artists and performers, with acts ranging from Broadway stars to Nashville icons, and everything in between. In addition to being the home of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, the venue is a popular location for Springfield Arts Council events, musicals, and theatrical productions by the Ohio Lyric and Springfield Civic theaters. Whether it’s American Idol contestants or rock and roll legends, the stage at the Performing Arts Center showcases a diverse array of talent.
Whether you’re experiencing a galaxy-spanning multi-media event, enjoying a worldclass pianist or violinist, or immersing yourself in video game music from Skyrim, The Last of Us, or Final Fantasy, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra offers a musical journey full of imagination. You’ll also enjoy symphonic music paired with dynamic dance performances from the renowned Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
During the Great Depression, selftaught artist Ben Hartman, with more time than money, created one of Ohio’s most significant folk art contributions by building intricate scenes of religion, pop culture, and Americana in his yard at 1905 Russell Ave.
A recently awarded $75,000 grant from the Ruth Foundation for the Arts will support the Hartman Rock Garden in planning a new visitor center, enhancing conservation efforts for its stone figurines, and making other improvements.
The Hartman Rock Garden, a nationally recognized visionary art environment, was inspired by Ben’s family, friends, and influences from magazines, books, radio, and film. This personal space was designed to express his values and ideals to the wider world. The new visitor center will enhance the experience for the 13,000 visitors who come each year.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House, beautifully restored in a $5.8 million renovation, stands as a standout feature of Springfield’s cultural landscape. A tour of this 1908 Prairie-style home, with its bold horizontal lines and organic color palette, is a mustsee. But the Westcott House, originally designed for Springfield automaker Burton Westcott, hasn’t remained static. It has evolved into the Westcott Center for Architecture and Design, a dynamic hub for preservation, innovation, education, and inspiration.
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FERNCLIFF CEMETERY AND ARBORETUM
Founded in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War, Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum is a beautiful and peaceful place year round. For a daytime drive through the wooded hills past elegant mausoleums and placid ponds, go west on McCreight Avenue to the main entrance, or find the Plum Street entrance just south of Buck Creek.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE – MADONNA OF THE TRAIL ALONG THE HISTORIC NATIONAL ROAD
The Pennsylvania House, commonly known as “The Inn at the End of the Pike,” opened in 1839 to provide a welcome relief for pioneers heading west on the National Road. The beautifully restored 24-room house museum and its artifacts is maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Before Frank Lloyd Wright, H. H. Richardson was America’s top architect, and his Richardson Romanesque style can be seen throughout Springfield. The Warder Literacy Center (1890) at Spring and High Streets is the best example, built by industrialist Benjamin Warder as a tribute to his parents. Look for an owl perched on the building’s stonework. The Bushnell Building (1903) and the Bushnell Mansion, now the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, were once key landmarks on Springfield’s Millionaire’s Row.
SOUTH FOUNTAIN HISTORICAL DISTRICT
For those who appreciate Victorian architecture, the South Fountain Avenue Historic District is a must-see. This charming neighborhood showcases exquisite “gingerbread” homes and stands as a testament to both distinctive architectural styles and the commitment of Springfield residents to preserving the beauty and vitality of urban neighborhood life.
Another tribute to the road and its travelers stands in the downtown park, National Road Commons. In 2011, the Daughters of the American Revolution gave their blessing to move the circa-1928 Madonna of the Trail statue to the new downtown park. One of 12 statues commissioned by the DAR in 1927, the Madonna honors the courage and sacrifice of the country’s founding mothers.
HERITAGE CENTER
Beneath the clock tower of the grand old city building, time doesn’t stand still — it comes alive. The Heritage Center tells the story of the area in two floors of exhibits plus an annex that houses old fire engines, a horse-drawn hearse and the accoutrements of undertaking past.
The north-facing wall of Springfield City School District’s youth innovation center, The Dome, now features a vibrant art piece titled You Belong Here, created by Pittsburgh artist Janel Young. Young, who has family ties to Springfield, began the work in September, using abstract shapes to form the word “Belonging.”
Unveiled in 2024, the project involved local artists Pete Hrinko and Matt Skaggs, along with Springfield’s International Baccalaureate art students, who gained hands-on experience. The piece was inspired by community sessions where residents shared their memories, hopes, and experiences. Young’s artwork reflects Springfield’s history, cultural diversity, and the importance of unity. Using stars, clouds, and “Tribal Triangles,” it symbolizes opportunity, imagination, and belonging in a growing community.The artwork invites viewers to reflect on how they contribute to a sense of belonging.
There are so many places to So Much To See So Much To Do
With so many parks and trails and places to enjoy water sports, cycling, ice skating, hiking and more… Greater Springfield, indeed, is a reservoir of recreation.
Clark County’s recreational or bike trails are part of a 330-mile connected, paved trail network that canvasses five counties.
National Trail Parks & Recreation District
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Champion City Kings
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Buck Creek State Park
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NTPRD Chiller
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Greater Springfield boasts miles of paved, multi-use trails, including the Little Miami Scenic Trail, which stretches nearly 80 miles south to Milford. The Simon Kenton Trail extends the Little Miami corridor another 18 miles north from downtown Springfield to Urbana, starting in the heart of the city, with easy access to attractions like the arts district and the ECO Sports Corridor. From there, it winds into Ohio’s scenic countryside. Additionally, the region offers numerous hiking trails, including those at Buck Creek State Park, Glen Helen, Clifton Gorge, and John Bryan State Park.
FROZEN WATER FUN
FOR A LOOK at the city’s whitewater features, take Fountain Avenue just north of Buck Creek and go left on Veterans Park Drive. The first is behind the Springfield Art Museum on the left.
To reach the second, continue through the park to its dead end, jog left on the bridge, turn right into Snyder Park and keep an eye out on the right.
The latest addition to Springfield’s recreational reservoir is the NTPRD Chiller, owned by the National Trail Parks and Recreation District and operated by the Chiller Ice Rinks of the Columbus area. Now home to Wittenberg University’s hockey team, the Chiller offers skating and hockey lessons, open skating, parties and drop-in hockey as part of the regular schedule.
George Rogers Clark Park, home to the historic Hertzler House, is located across from a reconstructed 1800s barn and near a stockade with Native American and pioneer artifacts. Visit the Davidson Interpretive Center to explore the “Clash of Cultures” exhibit, explaining General George Rogers Clark’s 1780 march from Kentucky. The Fair at New Boston, held on Labor Day weekend, features a popular reenactment of a 19th-century trade fair. The Clark County Park District also manages the Estel Wenrick Wetlands, offering another great spot for outdoor activities.
The Champion City Kings —part of the collegiate Prospect League, kicked off its inaugural baseball season in 2014. Its 28-member roster of the top collegiate talent plays approximately 30 games at Springfield’s Carlton Davidson Stadium between June and August. Its minor-league atmosphere provides affordable, family-friendly entertainment for all ages.
The recently opened Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve offers some of the finest natural climbing cliffs in the Midwest ascending to nearly 50 feet! The Access Fund and Ohio Climbers Coalition partnered with the Clark County Park District to develop this exciting new natural area. The Gorge also offers scenic hiking trails and access to the Mad River.
I f golf is your game, we have some ideal spots. Greater Springfield boasts nine regulation golf courses, including the third-ranked private club in the region — the Springfield Country Club. The 110-year-old course was designed by legendary golfer and golf course architect Donald Ross, whose own golf legacy lives on at Pinehurst.
Enjoy a wonderful canoe experience through the unspoiled, cool and clear waters of the Mad River in Clark County when you book a trip with Mad River Adventures. The water is clear enough to see the river bottom in the more shallow areas, and has a light current to carry you along, but it’s not so strong that you can’t paddle against it. Two whitewater kayak features are centerpieces of Springfield’s developing Eco Sports Corridor. Those looking for more placid waters can rent canoes for a peaceful paddle on Mad River as it slices its way westward toward the Great Miami River. Many families and groups have found the Mad River to be a great way to discover the wonderful enjoyment of canoeing in Ohio!
Nestled in a region rich in agricultural history, this area was once home to both Native Americans and early pioneers. Buck Creek State Park boasts a 2,120-acre lake with a variety of water activities, including boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming. An accessible pier provides fishing opportunities for anglers of all abilities. Hikers and horseback riders can explore miles of multi-use trails winding through meadows and wetlands. The park also offers family cabins and a modern campground for overnight stays.
One of our more interesting public courses is Windy Knoll, a links-inspired creation. The horse statues on the grounds are a tribute to the horse breeding farm and the horses that were there in an earlier generation.
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Donald Ross, who designed the 18-hole course at Springfield Country Club, also designed Pinehurst.
GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY
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Springfield Country Club
Par 72. 6,684 yards 2315 Signal Hill Road 937-399-0351 www.springfieldccoh.org
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We are Ohio State University Extension trained volunteers teaching our community research-based horticultural practices, with 326 MGV trained since 1995. In 2015, we began working turning the land from Snyder Park Golf Course into Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum. Points of interest include the Wingert Tossey Pavilion, Springfield Foundation Gardens, Early Ohio Settler’s Garden, Garden of Eatin’, Landscaping with Nature, and more. Book a Tour! 937-398-7660.
HERE, YOU’LL FIND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS & ARCHITECTURE, BE AUTIFULLY SCENIC PARKS & RECRE ATION, IMPORTANT AMERICAN HIS TORICAL SITES, AND UNIQUE EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING.
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The first European resident to lay claim to the land that would become Springfield, was James Demint who settled there in 1801 along the Mad River. In just 17 years Springfield was contesting New Boston for the county seat of newly established Clark County (named after George Rogers Clark, older brother of famed Lewis & Clark).
A beautiful way of life in the of
Springfield’s downtown is not just the center of our city – it’s the heart of our community. That is why we continue to invest our time, heart and resources into creating a thriving center where people come together to do business, be entertained and celebrate. The HBC, PAC and Courtyard Marriott form the core of the National Road Convention District which plays host to many conferences and events.
PLACES TO STAY + THINGS TO DO
COMMONS
With popular events like the IndieCraft Music Festival, Springfield Jazz & Blues Festival, and MustardFest held at National Road Commons, Springfield’s vibrant downtown is gaining attention.
To enhance the area’s gathering spaces and green spaces, the Community Improvement Corporation developed National Road Commons and relocated the historic Madonna of the Trail statue there. Just a block away, a streetscape project on Fountain Avenue has transformed the area, adding charm to small shops and paving the way for new retail and dining options.
A new 300-bay parking garage with street-level retail on Fountain Avenue has further solidified the corridor as the heart of Springfield’s downtown.
ARTS CENTER
Clark State College, whose Brinkman Education Center is located downtown, teamed with local leaders to build a handsome Performing Arts Center — beautiful Kuss Auditorium. Its stage hosts national acts and serves as a fitting home for Springfield’s Symphony Orchestra. Its Turner Studio Theater hosts a theater education program that prepares students for the future and provides space where local talent can be nurtured.
FEBRUARY - DECEMBER
Head downtown to shop local merchants and Hatch Artist Studios with 32+ artists. Enjoy monthly themes, store discounts, live music, specialty dining and the downtown DORA district!
This event debuted in 2019 and was an overwhelming hit! IndieCraft occupies the intersection of Indie music and craft brewing. We bring together great bands and great brews for a weekend full of fun centered around multiple downtown venues, bars and brewpubs.
The already vibrant Springfield music scene grooves into third gear with the Springfield Jazz & Blues Music Festival! Presented by the Springfield Kiwanis Club, the festival features 18 local, regional and national artists converging on two stages in the heart of downtown.
This fun-filled, family-friendly event at National Road Commons includes sampling of Woeber Mustard products, seasonal beers from Mother Stewart’s, German music, and the legendary Champion City Wiener Dog races. Come compete in the annual Woeber Mustard Eating Contest!
SEPTEMBER
CultureFest is an annual celebration of unity through diversity in the Springfield community. Customarily held in downtown Springfield, CultureFest is a family-friendly celebration that includes live music and dance performances, multi-cultural food options and shopping at a wide range of community vendors.
OCTOBER
Come Together is a Beatles tribute act playing music from all eras of The Beatles. It’s also a festival with a beer garden, food trucks, and more!
Spend the afternoon listening to live music as chalk artists chalk the streets in downtown Springfield and compete for top honors. Attendees will also enjoy offerings from vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities. They can create their own chalk art masterpiece and engage in other free, fun activities.
DECEMBER
Springfield’s annual event kicks-off five weeks of yuletide activities starting with the Grand Illumination of downtown including Santa’s arrival parade and live music! The event features an outdoor ice skating rink, a ferris wheel, fireworks and a drone show!
With 120 rooms on six floors, the Courtyard Marriott and Mela Urban Bistro, on the downtown Esplanade, is conveniently located next to Clark State’s Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center and is one of the most recognized images of our downtown.
HOLLENBECK BAYLEY CENTER
In 2010, Clark State constructed the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center, adjacent to its Performing Arts Center. The HBC features state-of-the-art amenities and space for up to 1,500 event attendees and seated dining for 500.
As we kick off our 19th season in 2025, we’re thrilled about all the exciting things ahead! The Summer Farmer’s Market, hosted by the Greater Springfield Partnership, runs every Saturday from June through September, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
The market is a unique event that brings our community together while reaching thousands of visitors each summer, connecting local producers with customers far beyond our city and county. One of the highlights each year is seeing the diverse culture and values of Springfield reflected through the market.
Thanks to generous sponsorships, the market continues to grow in both reach and impact. These partnerships support valuable programs like the POP Kids’ Club, WIC, the EBT Matching Program, Senior Bucks, and Produce Perks, all of which help ensure the market benefits everyone in our community.
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Shop dozens of local vendors featuring fresh, local vegetables, meats, dairy products and baked goods. We accept (and double!) EBT and WIC.
In Springfield and Clark County, students are afforded educational opportunities that will not only lead them into the wider world but to an understanding of how they can contribute by staying in their own communities.
The Greater Springfield Partnership has created a new workforce and talent initiative designed to develop and retain talent in our community by partnering with local schools and local employers.
YouScience empowers students in our community to uncover their unique strengths through an aptitude-based assessment that aligns with their natural talents. By identifying their aptitudes, YouScience helps students recognize which careers might be a good fit, enabling them to make more informed educational and career choices. This tool fosters confidence as students see how their skills can connect to real-world opportunities.
Our city school district is made up of 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and the school of innovation. While they offer unique options at all grade levels, our middle school and high school students have seen the most striking growth in educational options as we now allow students to blend traditional coursework, on-line coursework, and experiential learning.
The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center, located near the campus of Clark State College, is a skill development and career technical education center. They offer 28 career preparatory programs to local junior and senior high school students.
Students who aspire to college education get a huge jump-start through our programs and our unique partnerships with post-secondary education. We offer a dynamic and exciting high school experience for those students and families that choose the CTC.
Our six county school districts –Northeastern, Northwestern, Greenon, Clark-Shawnee, Tecumseh and Southeastern – consistently see high graduation rates of students prepared for career, college or military services. Career and college readiness is a focus in the county schools with various popular programs such as fine arts, JROTC, FFA, College Credit Plus and more.
The Global Impact STEM Academy focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum specializing in the areas of Food Science, Bioscience, Energy and Environment.
The early-college high school blends every course together into real-world experiences and assignments that push students beyond the classroom and into a meaningful future.
The Academy is located in the historic South High School building, and on the campus of Clark State.
The Clark County Educational Service Center is a partner for your local schools here in Clark County - we collaborate with districts to offer high-quality services to students through shared services. The shared services model allows districts to defray costs of offering exceptional services to make the most of our local tax dollars.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OHIO FOR COLLEGES, AND THE SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY AREAS ARE TRULY BLESSED.
Clark State College, a pioneer in twoyear post-high school education in Ohio, offers over 125 degree and certificate programs for both traditional and non-traditional students. The college partners with local employers to develop training programs tailored to regional workforce needs.
One key program is Advanced Manufacturing, covering welding, additive manufacturing, CNC, and industrial maintenance, funded by a $2.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
Since its founding in 1845, Wittenberg University has been a leader in liberal arts education and Division III athletics. Recently, women’s field hockey and volleyball have joined the powerhouse tradition of men’s football and basketball.
The university’s endowment of the Sarah Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement has further strengthened its connection with Springfield. Wittenberg is also expanding its offerings with careerfocused programs, including a nursing bachelor’s degree, criminal justice, and an accounting degree completion program, all while maintaining its strong liberal arts foundation.
Vibrant Cedarville University is a 20-minute drive south. Carrying a proud 125year Christian tradition, it has established itself as a top-flight university with a wide range of offerings, with strength in the science and health fields. Cedarville’s Yellow Jackets are a longtime powerhouse in the Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference, but the university has even more pride in its celebration of Biblical truths.
Antioch University Midwest, in nearby Yellow Springs, provides a convenient way for adults to complete their bachelor’s degrees or to tailor individualized master’s programs to fit their career plans. The university’s Ph.D. in Leadership and Change has established itself as a program that fits its time, and online and overseas studies provide flexibility that makes it possible to fit meaningful learning into the context of busy lives.
In the spirit of its first president, Horace Mann, Antioch College in Yellow Springs provides a rigorous liberal arts education with the belief that scholarship and life experience are strengthened when linked, that diversity in all its manifestations is a fundamental component of excellence in education, and that authentic social and community engagement is vital for those who strive to win victories for humanity.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS HAVE LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF EDUCATION IN CLARK COUNTY.
CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Catholic Central Schools, a K through 12 program, is prepared for the future with a $6.3 million building expansion to better accommodate its program of students with exceptional college acceptance rates.
Emmanuel Christian Academy, which educates from preschool through high school, provides a Christian-based education on a gleaming campus at Springfield’s north end.
The school’s 1st through 8th grade program is one of the oldest independent co-ed schools in the state. Its students regularly become leaders in the high schools of their choice.
Nightingale Montessori is the area’s only Montessori school, providing an individually focused education for students in grades K through 12.
Among metropolitan areas of similar size, we’ve ranked second in the country when it comes to economic development that resulted in capital investment. We’ve made the top-five list five times in seven years.
BUILDING THE FUTURE BY GROWING
RIGHT STUFF — IN THE RIGHT PLACE
PROFITABLE MARKETS ARE WITHIN EASY REACH. SPRINGFIELD IS LOCATED WITHIN 600 MILES OF
The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence will feature stateof-the-art collaboration space to aid in the advancement of AAM technology in support of Wright-Patterson AFB, AFRL, NASA, the Ohio UAS Center, colleges, research institutions and private industry.
Springfield’s location on INTERSTATE 70 near INTERSTATE 75, means next day truck deliveries can reach 69% OF THE U.S. POPULATION and 74% OF THE NATION’S WHOLESALERS.
NAAMCE’s 30,000 sqft. office facility houses administrative, laboratory, meeting, and collaboration space, with an additional 25,000 sqft. aircraft hangar space for the US Air Force and private industry. The center supports the expanding work of manufacturers and operators of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOL) and other vehicles used for advanced air mobility (AAM).
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Springfield is located in a state that ranks 4TH IN THE NATION FOR:
• Number of interstates
• Number of airports
• Availability of rail service
Owners and boards of directors looking for new places to park their industries need look no further. Springfield and Clark County boast six industrial parks. From the freshly opened PrimeOhio II Park to the NextEdge Applied Research + Technology Park, Greater Springfield’s five corporate, research and technology parks provide places where backing in and starting up are as convenient as can be.
AIRPARK OHIO
Located south of Springfield adjacent to the SpringfieldBeckley Municipal Airport, it is 191 acres zoned for light industrial development and with a distinct transportation advantage.
SPRINGFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK
Located off Leffel Lane, a skip from I-70, its 54 acres also are zoned for general manufacturing, which its stable tenants have done now for years.
A neighbor to PrimeOhio, and facing Interstate 70, this industrial park which is the new home to Gabe’s has 200 acres zoned for industrial development with frontage on the short-line Indiana & Ohio Railway, connecting it to larger systems.
This cornerstone park located at Interstate 70 and Ohio 41 has 13 tenants with 2,300 employees on 400 acres of industrially zoned property.
1 MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing is one of the largest private employment sectors in Clark County and employs more than 7,300 individuals with average wages significantly higher than the national average. Our top manufacturing areas are aerospace parts, auto parts, composites, manufacturing services and machinery.
2 LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION
Employing more than 2,700, logistics and distribution are strong in Clark County due to the county’s proximity to major U.S. highways and a healthy manufacturing industry. Logistics and Distribution is projected to grow at nearly 15 percent by 2024.
The SiteOhio Program is designed to increase the State’s portfolio of available industrial, manufacturing and commercial locations. Our community has three sites that have been certified as “constructionready.” This means development can occur on them today and with no delay!
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION OF SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY A CONDUIT FOR
Regardless of size or industry, the Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield and Clark County (CIC) is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make your business a success.
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Clark County has a competitive advantage in the agribusiness, food processing and technology business with a 56 percent higher concentration than the national average. The Global Impact bioscience/agriscience STEM school and the agricultural application of UAS activity provides a unique opportunity for this industry, employing more than 1,000.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The professional, scientific and technical services industry in Clark County — which employs around 900 individuals — is expected to grow with the national average of around 5.5 percent by 2024.
5 INSURANCE
The insurance industry employs more than 2,000 in Clark County including recent investments by Assurant and CodeBlue. Additional growth in this area is projected at a rate far higher than the national average.
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The healthcare industry employs nearly 7,500 in Clark County and is comprised of emergency care, primary care, hospitals, specialty care, outpatient services and support of these services.
The CIC’s award-winning attraction and retention program, H.I.T.S. (Hire, Invest, Train, Space) is an economic development, government and workforce development partnership that works with local businesses that need assistance with hiring, making new investments, training existing and potential workers and expansion or relocation needs.
Through hiring events with OhioMeansJobs and internship initiatives with local school districts, innovative partnerships are matching the skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s careers with the training and internships offered to the current and future local workforce.
The Madonna of the Trail statue, located in George Rogers Clark Park, is one of 12 statues across the U.S. that commemorate the spirit and contributions of pioneers and women on the National Old Trails Road.
Greater Springfield offers a wide spectrum of health care options for people in any circumstance of life so that each person may find the care they need close to home.
Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive medical services for residents of Clark County and surrounding communities. As Springfield’s only full-service hospital, we offer complete care including 24/7 emergency services, world-class heart and vascular, state-of-the-art oncology services with an affiliation with The James Cancer Network, maternity services, critical and intensive care, surgery and pediatric care — all provided by skilled doctors and highly trained health professionals. SRMC is part of one of the largest health care systems in the country, delivering high-quality, compassionate care with one united purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
Since 1951, Mercy Health — Urbana Hospital, has delivered quality, comprehensive, compassionate care. With a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, skilled staff and state-of-the-art equipment. With a rich tradition of medical excellence, our dedicated staff provides compassionate, high quality care and outstanding service for all stages of life. It is our mission to be committed to your family’s health and to value the relationships between our caring staff and the communities we serve. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical and emergency care. In addition to family medicine and pediatric care, our services include orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, emergency services, a full range of imaging and laboratory services, digital mammography, and more.
Mercy Health has teamed up with The James Cancer Network of Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center — James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute to offer enhanced, compassionate cancer care in Springfield. Together, our exceptional team of caregivers is here to provide a team approach to your support and care, so we can be there for every step of your healing journey.
The Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) at Springfield Regional Medical Center offers 3 hours of daily physical, occupational and/ or speech therapy to patients in need of intensive rehabilitation. The One Step Closer to Home project, with an expected completion date of Spring 2025, is a transformative project that will bring the look and feel of Springfield into our rehab program. Thanks to philanthropic support, the unit will feature Springfield murals, local businesses, and functional spaces, all aimed at allowing the therapists and their patients to practice real-life skills to improve safety, confidence and capabilities before returning back into the community. The program will have it’s own bank, grocery store, restaurant, home improvement store, porch, and so much more.
MERCY HEALTH — DAYTON SPRINGFIELD EMERGENCY CENTER
Mercy Health — Dayton Springfield Emergency Center, offers you the highquality health care you need and the compassion you deserve. Our campus includes a full service emergency center as well as outpatient imaging and lab services. The ER is designed to treat patients suffering from a wide range of health issues from strokes and heart attacks, to respiratory distress, head injuries, abdominal pain, sports and orthopedic injuries and more. Patients needing to be admitted to the hospital will be treated, stabilized and transported as appropriate. The 11,000 square foot facility is conveniently located just off exit 24 along I-675 and features: 10 exam rooms, Outpatient imaging services for MRI, Ultrasound and Diagnostic X-ray, Board-certified ED physicians, Chest pain center to evaluate emergency cardiac care, Fast track sports medicine program for sports-related injuries, Outpatient Laboratory open 24/7.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
An 11,000 sf, $4M expansion was completed in 2022 to provide youth services and primary care. . With inpatient, outpatient, emergency and transition services, it also works cooperatively with the Springfield-based Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison counties to provide a full spectrum of care.
More than $250 million was invested in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mental Health Services opened its $10 million facility.
Health opened an 11,000 square foot
$14.5 million freestanding emergency department in Enon.
APRIL 2022
Just as the nation is starting to focus on how managing chronic illness can both improve health and cut costs, the Clark County Combined Health District is leading the community into a healthier future. With its Community Health Assessment in hand, the district is coordinating a community-wide effort to improve the overall health of the community.
Kettering Health Network opened its 42,000 square foot
$20 million facility.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Ohio Valley
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat various spinal conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and more—without the need for large incisions. With only a one-inch or less incision site, this alternative to traditional open surgery boasts several benefits:
• Smaller incisions allow for less tissue damage and scarring.
• Shorter recovery time compared to traditional surgery.
• Less post-operative pain.
• In many cases, patients can GO HOME the SAME DAY
• Lower risk of complications, infection, and blood loss.
Throughout the last 16 years, the team at Ohio Valley has worked each day to provide excellence in medical and surgical care that patients and families choose. We will continue to ELEVATE THE STANDARD OF HEALTHCARE IN OUR COMMUNITY by providing the best patient experience and care you can trust. Learn more at ovsurgical.com
ROCKING HORSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
With its core belief that every person deserves a medical home, the Rocking Horse Community Health Center provides primary care services to residents of all ages, regardless of ability to pay. The center, located just east of the South Fountain Historic District, underwent an $8 million, 42,000 square foot expansion to its campus in 2013.
KETTERING HEALTH SPRINGFIELD EMERGENCY CENTER
The 42,000 square foot Kettering Health Springfield medical center is Kettering’s largest investment in the Springfield area to date.
The Springfield location features examination rooms and offices for outpatient and specialist care. In addition, the facility has a 24-hour fully functioning emergency department with 14 emergency beds and accommodations for trauma care and behavioral health. The space also includes imaging, lab services and office space for outpatient primary care and other similar service such as cardiology.
Our longest-running festival – the Summer Arts Festival – is also our most recognized and loved. This free, month-long celebration of music and fun has been taking place between the scenic cliffs along Buck Creek for nearly 50 years and draws attendees from across the region and state.
In what might be likened to a modern observance of the summer solstice, rows of lawn chairs start appearing shortly after sunup between the limestone cliffs of Veterans Park from mid-June through mid-July. It’s the time-honored method for reserving a prime spot for that evening’s performance at the Springfield Summer Arts Festival.
The admission-free festival has something for everyone — from those whose tastes run from ribs to Rachmaninoff. Tribute bands annually attract the likes of Parrotheads and Deadheads. Home-grown talents John Legend and Griffin House might drop by. Staples include the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and musicals showcasing local and touring talent.
All play out as the sun sets on the beautiful and well-appointed Veterans Park Amphitheater. springfieldartscouncil.org
Step 200 years back in time at the Fair at New Boston! This quality event - from historical re-enactments to time period vendors and food - creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 - 1810. Each Labor Day, history lovers and re-enactors from across the country migrate to George Rogers Clark Park for the Fair at New Boston. Held near the grounds of the Battle of Peckuwe, the largest Revolutionary War battle fought west of the Allegheny Mountains, the event transports attendees to the 18th century, where tinsmiths, blacksmiths and tatters display their wares between taverns, and ruffians do their best to avoid detection by constables on patrol. The regular firing of the 6-pound cannon near the stockade helps moderns hear echoes of the Ohio past while General George Rogers Clark patrols the grounds.
On the third Friday in May and September, a traveling army of antiques dealers, pickers and flea market aficionados from around the globe descend on the Clark County Fairgrounds for the nationally known Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza.
The Extravaganza is world-renowned as one of the largest and best antique shows in the country. It has consistently produced great antiques, vintage and flea market finds. The Extravaganza transforms the quiet fairgrounds into a bustling hub of antique lovers. 2000+ vendors are setup indoors and outdoors throughout the Clark County Fairgrounds for this epic weekend which also includes great food!
2,500
The number of dealers at the May and September Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganzas.
AUGU ST
Rev up your engings! This one-of-a-kind event features F1 Powerboats racing from 0 to 120 MPH in a matter of just three seconds on the Clark County Fairgrounds lake!
The side-by-side racing includes 90-degree hairpin turns, no brakes, and lots of action. You’ll also enjoy a beer garden, great food and live music.
FUN ON THE FARM
Drive 6.4 miles south of Springfield on Route 68 to Young’s Jersey Dairy for ice cream, food and farm-based family fun.
YOUNG’S JERSEY DAIRY ‘COW’LENDAR OF
JANUARY
· Young’s 156th Birthday Celebration
APRIL 20
· 42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Hasting Farm Fest, a farm-themed music and community festival is held at the Clark County Fairgrounds Grandstands. This family-friendly event will feature national, regional, and local musical acts, children’s activities, food vendors, beer fields, craft and service vendors, camping, glamping, and much more! All proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank, and agricultural education initiatives.
OCTOBER
Celebrating Over a Decade of Family Friendly Fun! The Heritage of Flight Festival boasts an impressive array of events and activities on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio. Come out to enjoy a show-stopping parade, live music, and some amazing vendors.
MAY
· Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
· Young’s Cheddar Challenge 5K
· Family Value Wristband Week
· Farmestead Cheese Anniversary
·Community Talent Show
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER
·Labor Day Family Value Week
AUGUST TO NOVEMBER
· Cowvin’s Corny Maze and Playland
SEPTEMBER
· Labor Day Family Value Week
· Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour
· Annual Wool Gathering
In Greater Springfield it’s not a question if something’s happening, it’s just a question of when! To find our what’s going on in and around our community, just click on VisitGreaterSpringfield.com. The events calendar will keep you up to date on everything from antique shows and symphony performances, to festivals and historic walking tours. You’ll also find plenty of info on local attractions, dining and lodging options.
· Pick Your Own Pumpkins
OCTOBER
· Haunted Wagon Rides
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
· Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
This is your quick reference directory to the most important local, state and federal resources. From local healthcare contacts, to driver’s license bureau information to your political representatives’ contact information, this guide serves as your one-stop reference to the resources you need.
CITY GOVERNMENT
CITY HALL
76 E. High St.
Springfield, OH 45502
P 937-324-7680 (24 hour)
P 937-324-7300
W www.springfieldohio.gov
CITY MANAGER
Bryan Heck
P 937-324-7300
E bheck@springfieldohio.gov
CLERK OF COMMISSION
Regina Jeffers
P 937-324-7341
E rjeffers@springfieldohio.gov
POLICE DIVISION CHIEF
Allison Elliott
130 N. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502
P 937-324-7685
E aelliott@springfieldohio.gov
FIRE RESCUE DIVISION
Chief Jacob King
350 N. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45504
P 937-324-7605
F 937-324-4810
E jking@springfieldohio.gov
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
County Offices
50 E. Columbus St. / Box 2639 Springfield, OH 45502
P 937-521-2005
W www.clarkcountyohio.gov
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer Hutchinson
P 937-521-2010
E jhutchinson@clarkcountyohio.gov
CLERK OF COMMISSION
Angela Wheeler
P 937-521-2005
E awheeler@clarkcountyohio.gov
COUNTY SHERIFF
Christopher Clark
120 N. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502
P 937-521-2050
F 937-328-2515
EMERGENCY
Springfield Fire 911
Springfield Police 911
Clark County Sheriff (emergency) 911
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 800-843-5678
State Highway Patrol 937-323-9781
Federal Bureau of Investigation 614-224-1183
Ohio Homeland Security 877-647-4683
CLARK COUNTY COURTS
Common Pleas
937-521-1750
Municipal 937-328-3722
Juvenile 937-521-1600
Probate 937-521-1845
HOSPITALS/EMERGENCY CENTERS
Springfield Regional Medical Center
100 Medical Center Drive |Springfield, OH 45504
P 937-523-1000
W mercy.com
Mercy Health — Urbana Hospital
904 Scioto St | Urbana, Ohio 43078
P 937-653-5231
W mercy.com
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
100 West Main St. | Springfield, OH 45502
P 937-521-3900
W ovsurgical.com
Kettering Health Emergency Room
2300 N. Limestone St. |Springfield, OH 45503
P 937-504-8300
W ketteringhealth.org
Mercy Health Dayton Springfield Emergency Center
1840 Dayton-Springfield Rd. | Fairborn, Ohio 45324
P 937-523-8780
W mercy.com
OTHER SPRINGFIELD-CLARK COUNTY RESOURCES
(ALPABETICAL ORDER)
Abuse of Children & Elderly (day) 937-327-1748 (night) 937-328-2560
Board of Elections
937-521-2120
Call Before you Dig (Columbia Gas) 811
Clark County SPCA
937-925-6602
Developmental Disabilities 937-328-2675
Dog Warden / Humane Society 937-521-2140
Emergency Management Agency 937-521-2175
Health District Combined
Job
& Referral
937-390-5600
SCHOOLS
Springfield City Schools
700 S. Limestone St., Springfield, OH 45505 P 937-505-2828 | W www.spr.k12.oh.us/
Clark County (ESC) Educational Service Center
4170 Allium Ct., Springfield, OH 45505
P 937-325-7671 | W www.clarkesc.org
Springfield / Clark Career Technology Center
1901 Selma Rd., Springfield, OH 45505 P 937-325-7368 | W www.scctc.org
Clark-Shawnee Local School District 3680 Selma Pike, Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-328-5378 | W www.clark-shawnee.k12.oh.us
Greenon Local School District
500 South Xenia Drive, Enon, Ohio 45323 P 937-864-1202 | W www.nelsd.org
Northeastern Local School District 4435 Bosart Road, Springfield, OH 45503 P 937-328-7615 | W www.nelsd.org
Northwestern Local School District 5610 Troy Road, Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-964-1324 | W www.northwestern.k12.oh.us
Southeastern Local School District
226 Clifton Road, South Charleston, OH 45368
P 937-462-8388 | W www.sels.us
Tecumseh Local School District 9830 West National Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344
P 937-845-4500 | W www.tecumseh.k12.oh.us