City of Springfield, Oregon Government

09/04/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND CLOSURES
The Springfield Public Library and Springfield History Museum will be closed Saturday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day weekend.

City offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular City services and office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We wish our Springfield community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

ESPAÑOL
CIERRES DURANTE EL FIN DE SEMANA DEL DÍA DEL TRABAJO

La Biblioteca Pública de Springfield y el Museo de Historia de Springfield estarán cerrados el sábado 5 de septiembre por el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo.

Las oficinas de la Ciudad estarán cerradas el lunes 7 de septiembre por el Día del Trabajo.

Los servicios y horarios habituales de las oficinas de la Ciudad se reanudarán el martes 8 de septiembre.

¡Deseamos a nuestra comunidad de Springfield un fin de semana del Día del Trabajo seguro y agradable!

09/03/2026

🔥 The Block Party 2026 is coming!
Downtown Springfield comes alive on Saturday, September 12, with music, food, art, activities, local organizations and plenty of opportunities to connect with our community.

Team Springfield will be there, too, and this year we have something special to celebrate: 10 years of the Springfield Flame.

We will have commemorative giveaways, activities and a few surprises waiting for you at the Team Springfield booth.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕓 Fun begins at 4 p.m.
📍 Downtown Springfield
💲 Free

Mark your calendar. We hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

💧 Keeping street runoff out of our waterways

Our Public Works Maintenance Technicians recently gave the divider wall along Q Street between 10th and 16th streets a much-needed cleaning. The wall separates the street from a surface drainage canal, and each year our crews clean the small openings in the wall that allow water to drain through. Keeping these openings clear helps water continue flowing through the wall and prevents water from pooling along the street.

This year, they cleaned more than just those openings. The crew cleared the entire wall of built-up moss, dirt, leaves, and other debris that can wash into the drainage canal when it rains.

Why does that matter? Streets collect all kinds of grime, including vehicle fluids and other pollutants. Cleaning up that material before it reaches the drainage system helps keep it out of our local waterways.

It's not always the most noticeable work our crews do, but it's an important part of keeping Springfield's stormwater system working and protecting our waterways.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! 🗓️✅Being prepared before an emergency happens will make a big difference. Follow along this month; every Tuesday, we will share ways you can prepare, stay informed, make a plan, and take action. 🏠📋📢

08/31/2026

What matters to you about Springfield?
Transportation? Arts and culture? Libraries? History? Planning and development? Public safety? How public resources are invested?

There may be a City board, committee or commission that matches your interests and experience.

You do not need to be an expert in City government to get involved.

Each opportunity has different responsibilities and eligibility requirements, and community perspectives are an important part of the work.

Find an opportunity that interests you and apply by Oct. 1: https://bit.ly/SpfldGetInvolved

08/30/2026

🌽🥕 Good morning, Springfield! The Farmers Market is open today!

Stop by the Springfield Public Library parking lot until 2 p.m. to shop fresh local produce, honey, flowers, seafood, prepared foods, coffee, juices, and so much more.

It is a great opportunity to support local growers, makers, and small businesses while enjoying a beautiful Sunday in our community.

We hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

Another important investment in Springfield and our region!

PeaceHealth’s new inpatient rehabilitation hospital expands access to specialized care closer to home while bringing new healthcare services and jobs to our community.

Congratulations to PeaceHealth and the many partners who helped bring this new resource to Springfield. We are proud to see continued investment that strengthens our community and Springfield’s role as a regional center for healthcare.

08/27/2026

📣 We are hiring!
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the Springfield community?
We are hiring for several positions across the organization:
• Public Works Technician | Apply by August 30
• Senior Planner | Apply by September 7

From maintaining the services our community relies on to planning for Springfield’s future, there are many ways to build a meaningful career in public service.

Learn more and apply: https://springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share these opportunities with them.

08/26/2026

Thinking about replacing some of your lawn? 🌱 Consider naturescaping!
It doesn’t have to happen all at once. This video shows one homeowner’s approach and what he likes about having a yard with more plants and less lawn.

Already naturescaping? Post pics of your plants! And if you’d like City recognition for your work, tell us about it at https://bit.ly/cleanwatergarden.

See how naturescaping transformed a cookie-cutter yard into a dynam...

08/25/2026

The City of Springfield and Safe Lane Coalition want to hear from you about safe driving practices!

Safe Lane Coalition’s Community Research Survey takes just 3–5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us better understand community attitudes about safe driving and inform future safety efforts.

Please share the survey with anyone interested in helping make our roads safer. For every completed survey, $1 will be donated to Free Bikes 4 Kidz.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DriverSurvey2026