A Great Place to Live and Work

With wonderful neighborhoods and world-class museums, Springfield, MA is a wonderful place to live and work.  Springfield is conveniently located minutes from the Pioneer Valley and Berkshire regions in Massachusetts and is only a couple hours away from Boston, Montreal, and New York City. 

In 2007, Country Home Magazine named Springfield the 4th "Greenest City" in the United States. One such reason is the amazing parks in the city. The largest and centerpiece of the city park system is the Olmsted designed Forest Park, which is surrounded by the Forest Park neighborhood which features a wide stock of stately historic homes.

Springfield also has seventeen neighborhoods, each possessing distinct qualities. A group of city residents have developed a website touting some of the great neighborhoods of Springfield, visit Choose Springfield here: www.choosespringfieldmass.com

Springfield has several options for transportation.  Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority are all easily accessible to Springfield residents and Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT is a short 20 minute drive away.

Springfield is also home to world-class museums, the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Falcons professional hockey team, and a world-class orchestra.  There are also opportunities for recreation across the city, especially in Forest Park or the Connecticut River bikeway.

The City of Springfield is full of great opportunities for residents and visitors.  Click below to get a sample of what Springfield and the rest of the Pioneer Valley has to offer!

Arts and Entertainment

Education

Regional Amenities

Government: For information about the city government and departments in the City of Springfield, visit Springfield City Hall - also please visit the Springfield Finance Control Board.

Environment: Springfield was named in 2007 the 4th "Greenest City" in the United States by Country Home Magazine. One such reason is the amazing parks in the city, including Court Square Park. The largest and centerpiece of the city park system is the Olmsted designed Forest Park, which is surrounded by the Forest Park neighborhood which features a wide stock of stately historic homes.

Neighborhoods: A group of city residents have developed a website touting some of the great neighborhoods of Springfield, visit Choose Springfield here: www.choosespringfieldmass.com

Public Safety: A November 2007 survey compiled by the Massachusetts Major Cities Chiefs noted that Springfield experienced a sharp decrease in violent crime from 2006 to 2007, compared to other Commonwealth cities. Springfield experienced a 14% decline in violent crime and a 9% decrease in overall crime. Read the full story here and learn more about the Springfield Police here.