Hawk Hang at Holland Elementary School - June 8 at 5:30 pm

City Utilities Information about Seminole Street

 City Utilities has provided the following information about the utility construction on Seminole Street from Roanoke Avenue to Kings Avenue -

My name is Jake Wilcox, and I work in the Natural Gas and Water Engineering Department at City Utilities. Thank you for reaching out regarding concerns about the project on Seminole Street from Roanoke Avenue to Kings Avenue.

Our standard notification process is to send advance notice letters to property owners directly along the affected renewal route prior to the start of construction. While this has been our standard practice, I understand the value of notifying the broader community as well. I will work with our design team to review and improve our notification procedures so that neighborhood associations are informed when appropriate.

This project is a City Utilities gas and water infrastructure renewal project consisting of approximately 3,000 feet of gas main replacement and 2,800 feet of water main replacement, along with associated gas and water service renewals for applicable properties along the route. The purpose of the project is to replace aging infrastructure and help ensure reliable service for years to come.

The project began on April 13, 2026, and is currently scheduled for completion by October 1, 2026. I spoke with the project inspector and he indicated that construction is progressing ahead of schedule. Barring any unforeseen delays, it is possible that the project could be completed before the end of August.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jake Wilcox

Engineer II-Natural Gas & Water

O: 417.874.8034

Meador Park Garage Sale Weekend - June 12-14, 2026

 

Implementation of Conservation Management Plan for McDaniel Park

 From Springfield Greene County Parks department:

Park Operations’ Forestry and Conservation teams will begin implementing our conservation management plan for McDaniel Park on June 1-3, 2026 (contingent on weather). The work will consist exclusively of removing non-native, invasive species (and Bush honeysuckle in particular) from the area shown below (in green). Parks will not be removing trees, native vegetation, or other natural features.

McDaniel Park pump track, pavilion and playground designs underway

 Springfield-Greene County Park Board News Posted on April 15, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Transformative change is in motion for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s McDaniel Park, with designs now underway for the new pump track, pavilion with restrooms, and destination playground. 

McDaniel Park improvements had originally been planned for three staggered building phases, starting with the pump track, announced in January 2025. But generous support from TrailSpring, the Hatch Foundation, Abilities First and the City of Springfield has expedited the timeline, allowing all three phases to take place at once. Construction is set to begin in August, with opening planned in Spring 2027.

“We are extremely grateful for the funding support for this project, which has accelerated completion of all three phases,” said Ron Schneider, Director of Parks. “Our team is working diligently to move this project from design to construction. We look forward to transforming McDaniel Park into a vibrant recreation area.” 

The overall plan calls for development of much of the eastern half of McDaniel Park, bordered by Broadmoor Street, National Avenue and Sunset Street. 

Pump track designer American Ramp Company has released a preliminary plan for the 783-foot long asphalt pump track loop, including a starting platform, undulating curves and hills, a 180-degree wallride, a double-wide 160-foot acceleration lane, and lighting. The pump track is intended for bicycles, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, etc. Riders create momentum with body movements to propel themselves along the track. Pump tracks may be enjoyed by beginner cyclists, kids, families and more experienced riders, to strengthen skills while having fun. The pump track will be the first of its kind in Springfield, located just north of the current McDaniel Park parking lot, which will be removed, along with the open-air shelter. 

Springfield-based Arkifex Studios has shared renderings of the Hatch Pavilion, a modern open-air design with a W-shaped roofline and colorful walls and beams. The 40’ x 80’ pavilion includes restrooms, picnic tables and lighting, located north of the new Pump Track, near the middle of McDaniel Park. A drive-by rendering video shows how the pavilion would be viewed from National Avenue. 

The destination playground will include inclusive playground design, welcoming kids of all abilities. Preliminary plans call for an ADA-compliant 360-degree transfer slide, as well as accessible spinners and rockers, ground-level features, ramps and rope features. To help prevent elopements, the playground perimeter will be fenced. The new playground will be in McDaniel Park’s north quadrant, just south of current playground, which will be removed to make room for new play features.

Rounding out the project is a new driveway entrance, south of the current driveway entrance, at a safer spot on National Avenue; a new 55-space parking lot, between the new pavilion and new playground; additional shaded seating areas; new tree plantings; benches and lighting. The current driveway will be converted to a concrete pedestrian path, connecting all the park features.

McDaniel Park improvements are 100-percent funded by generous partner groups and the City of Springfield, including:

Phase 1: Pump track, parking and driveway design and construction

• $550,000 donation from TrailSpring
• $127,472 City of Springfield Zone 4 Minor Neighborhood Improvement Funds
• $106,325 City of Springfield General Carryover Funds (FY 2025-26)

Phase 2: Pavilion and lighting design and construction

• $1 million donation from the Hatch Foundation

Phase 3: Playground, shelters, lighting and benches

• $160,000 grant award from Abilities First
• $661,833 City of Springfield Spring Forward Sales Tax

TOTAL COST: $2,605,639

Project timeline

The Park Board anticipates construction documents to be completed by May 29. Construction contracts are planned to be finalized by early August, coinciding with a groundbreaking ceremony. The pump track is scheduled to be finished in October, with the pavilion, restrooms, parking lot, playground and remaining construction completed by early 2027. A grand opening and ribbon cutting is expected in Spring 2027. 

About McDaniel Park

McDaniel Park, 2405 S. National Ave., is near the center of Springfield at South National Avenue and East Sunset Street, is an important nexus for cycling and recreational trail use. 

The park’s South Creek Greenway trailhead is the kickoff for six miles of greenway trail, connecting McDaniel Park to The Link, an eight-mile north-south on-street bike route, near Holland Avenue and Sunset. From there, South Creek Greenway continues westward beneath Campbell Avenue, over Kansas Expressway, through Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, and connecting to Carver Middle School. Near West Battlefield Road and West Bypass/160, the greenway transitions to a half-mile on-street bike route before connecting to the five-mile Wilson’s Creek Greenway at Tal’s Trailhead, west of Springfield city limits. 

Later this year, construction is scheduled to begin on an eastward expansion of the South Creek Greenway along Sunset Street, connecting McDaniel Park to Meador Park and Glenstone Avenue. By on-street bike trails, cyclists may continue eastward and connect to the Galloway Creek Greenway.

McDaniel Park opened as a 15-acre green space in 1998. The park is named for Robert Edward “Lee” McDaniel, an acclaimed horse trainer and riding instructor who operated a stable near his home at 1156 E. Broadmoor, on what’s now park property. McDaniel Park is adjacent to George Moore Park, 20 acres of largely undeveloped land. The Park Board has no current plans for development of George Moore Park.

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Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2026, 6:00 pm

 

Residents of Mark Twain, Meador Park, and University Heights are invited to join us for this special presentation.

Location Announced for Zone 4 Neighborhood Works+ Input Session

 

King’s Way United Methodist Church 

Family Life Center 

2401 S Lone Pine Ave.

Seminole Holland Neighborhood Clean-Up - April 11, 2026

 Watch your mailbox!

Interested in Volunteering?

Need Curbside Pickup?

Call: 417-942-1446

Neighborhood Works+ program Zone Workshops scheduled in March and April

   

The City of Springfield will host a series of neighborhood workshops per City Council Zone in March and April with the goal of discussing potential Neighborhood Works+ projects with neighborhood residents and gathering feedback. 

Neighborhood Works+ is an expanded version of the City of Springfield’s longstanding Neighborhood Works program, thanks to a $5 million Spring Forward SGF sales tax allocation to deliver visible, high-impact, community-driven neighborhood improvements. The funding was recommended by the Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB), appointed to review potential projects to fund with the ½-cent voter approved sales tax. City Council subsequently approved it.

More than 560 total project ideas were received by the City during a six-week idea gathering phase beginning in mid-December. Public Works project managers then completed initial feasibility assessments and grouped individual ideas into about 160 project concepts. 

Neighborhood residents from the City’s 24 registered neighborhoods are invited to learn more about the proposed concepts and provide feedback during four open house workshops according to City Council zone: 

ZONE 2: 4:30 – 6:30, Tuesday, March 24 – 
Schweitzer Church Student Center (2701 E. Sunshine Street)
Delaware, Doling, Oak Grove, Robberson, Rountree, and Weller neighborhoods

ZONE 1: 4:30 – 6:30, Tuesday, March 31 –
Cox Health Fountain Room (1423 N. Jefferson Ave.) 
Bissett, Grant Beach, Heart of the Westside, Midtown, Tom Watkins, Westside, and Woodland Heights neighborhoods

ZONE 3: 4:30 – 6:30, Thursday, April 2 – 
Chesterfield Family Center (2511 W. Republic Rd.)
Fassnight, Greater Parkcrest, Mark Twain, Phelps Grove, and West Central neighborhoods

ZONE 4: 4:30 – 6:30, Thursday, April 9 – LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED 
Bradford Park, Brentwood, Galloway Village, Meador Park, Seminole-Holland, and University Heights neighborhoods 

Next Steps 

City staff began working alongside a subcommittee of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) in January to determine scoring criteria for Neighborhood Works+ projects based on readiness, feasibility and community value. The subcommittee is comprised of two neighborhood representatives from each City Council zone, including Pete Radecki, Peggy Wise, Nancy Williams, Brent Rinker, William Cooper, Dee Ogilvy, Duane Keys, and Michael Brittian. The subcommittee will reconvene following the Zone workshops to review feedback from Zone Workshops and begin scoring projects.  

Final project ideas are expected to be presented to the CAB for recommendation for City Council approval this summer. The first round of neighborhood projects is targeted to be under construction in fall of 2026.

Special Trash & Recycling Rates for Seminole Holland Neighborhood Residents

  

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association is always looking for practical ways to support our neighbors and help household dollars go a little further. As part of that commitment, the Association recently contacted all residential trash haulers operating in our city to ask whether they would consider offering a special neighborhood rate for Seminole Holland Neighborhood residents.

We were pleased with the level of interest from multiple providers and grateful that several took the time to respond. After reviewing the options, Queen City Disposal provided the most competitive offer for our neighborhood.

What’s Being Offered

Queen City Disposal has proposed a discounted neighborhood rate for Seminole Holland residents for household trash disposal services and separate recycling services. The rate would be significantly lower than the standard monthly price and would be locked in for two years once activated. Importantly, this offer would apply to both new and existing Queen City Disposal customers within the neighborhood boundaries.

SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD RATE

• $10.50 per month — Trash service with cart

• $10.50 per month — Recycling service

• Rate locked in for 2 years (standard rate $20.00/month)

IMPORTANT — 50 NEIGHBORS NEEDED

To activate this special rate, at least 50 new customers must sign up within 90 days. Once the goal is met, both new and existing customers in the Seminole Holland Neighborhood will receive the discounted rate.

HOW TO SIGN UP

All customers must call to receive the neighborhood rate.

Queen City Disposal — Phone: 417-865-3500

Say you live in the Seminole Holland Neighborhood and provide your address.

Existing customers: Just call—no need to cancel service.

BILLING & FEES

• Billed quarterly • Payment due by the 13th

• $10 late fee • After two late payments, service is suspended and the rate returns to $20/month

• $10 cart delivery fee • $30 cart removal & sanitation fee

RECYCLING AVAILABLE ALSO

$10.50/month with the same 2-year rate lock.

Learn what can be recycled: https://www.queencitydisposal.net/new-page-1

This is a neighborhood-wide opportunity. 
Let’s hit 50 and lock in the savings.

This opportunity reflects the value of neighbors working together and the positive results that can come from coordinated outreach. While participation is entirely optional, we wanted to be sure all Seminole Holland residents were aware of the option and had access to the information needed to decide whether it’s a good fit for their household.

As always, thank you for being part of a connected and engaged neighborhood. 

Seeking Neighborhood Works+ Project Ideas

 

Got an idea but no time to submit it? Call the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association at 417-942-1446. We will get your idea submitted.

The City of Springfield is seeking neighborhood improvement project ideas from individual residents for potential funding through the Neighborhood Works+ program via an online idea submission form and in print through January 31.

Neighborhood Works+ is an expanded version of the City of Springfield’s longstanding Neighborhood Works program, thanks to a $5 million Spring Forward SGF sales tax allocation to deliver visible, high-impact neighborhood improvements.

The program focuses on collaboration between residents, Registered Neighborhood Associations, and the City’s multi-departmental team of Public Works, Planning and Development and Public Information Department staff to identify priority projects to improve livability, safety, and neighborhood pride. Projects may include, but are not limited to neighborhood corridor improvements, traffic calming, landscaping and beautification, pedestrian safety, stormwater drainage, sidewalk and trail connections, alleyway improvements and placemaking and community connectedness.

The City officially kicked off Neighborhood Works+ on Dec. 11 and launched the idea gathering phase of the program. More than 40 residents representing nearly all registered neighborhood associations were in attendance to learn more about the expanded program, timeline and idea submission process. 

“We want to use this money to start providing neighborhood benefits as quickly as we can,” said Public Works Assistant Director Brett Foster. “So we’re excited to launch this idea gathering phase and hope to receive as many neighborhood improvement ideas as possible.”

Following the idea gathering phase, the City’s staff team will assess project ideas and begin to group them into project concepts to be taken back to registered neighborhood associations in workshops anticipated in February/March. 

City staff is working alongside a subcommittee of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) to determine scoring criteria based on readiness, feasibility and community value. Final project ideas are expected to be presented to the 1/2-cent Citizens Advisory Board for recommendation for City Council approval in the spring or summer. The first round of neighborhood projects is targeted to be under construction in fall of 2026.

Print idea forms and a submission box for completed forms are available at the Busch Municipal Building (840 N. Boonville Ave.). 

For full program details, materials from the kickoff meeting and to submit a project idea, visit springfieldmo.gov/nwplus

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Media Contact: Senior Communications Coordinator Kristen Milam at 573-819-3713 or kmilam@springfieldmo.gov. 

Citywide remapping meetings start Tuesday

 The first of five drop-in meetings to discuss the citywide remapping will take place 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday at The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. 

The remapping meetings will be held in each City Council zone, plus a final citywide meeting Nov. 13 at the Greene County Elections Center. The content of each meeting will be the same, so residents should feel free to attend the meeting most convenient for their schedule. 

All of the meetings will take place 4:30-6 p.m. and are open-house style, so residents can drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6 to meet with Planning & Development Department staff. No formal presentation is planned.

Schedule 

• Zone 1 meeting: Oct. 28 at The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway.
• Zone 2 meeting: Oct. 30 at Pittman Elementary School, 2934 E. Bennett.
• Zone 3 meeting: Nov. 10 at Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Road. This meeting was originally scheduled for a different location. Please note the location change to Chesterfield Family Center.
• Zone 4 meeting: Nov. 5 at Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson.
• Citywide meeting: Nov. 13 at the Elections Center, 1126 N. Boonville Ave.

“We know that neighbors will have questions and we are here to answer them,” said Senior Planner Hanna Knopf. “If you are unable to attend one of the meetings, would prefer a one-on-one meeting during business hours with staff or have additional questions, please contact us at forwardSGF@springfieldmo.gov or 417-864-1300.

For more information, click here.

Join Us for an Important Community Discussion

 

Your Voice Matters: 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23rd!

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association and Meador Park Neighborhood Association are joining forces to bring you critical information about changes that could affect our community's future.

What's Happening?

City Planning staff will be presenting details about the citywide remapping process—a significant initiative that will shape how our neighborhoods develop and grow in the years to come. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand how these changes may impact your property, your street, and your quality of life.

Event Details

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Where: Cowden Elementary School, 2927 S Kimbrough Avenue
Who: All neighborhood residents are welcome and encouraged to attend

Why You Should Attend

Understanding the remapping process is crucial for every homeowner and resident. This meeting offers you the chance to:

• Get accurate information directly from city planning experts
• Ask questions about how remapping affects your neighborhood
• Connect with your neighbors who share your concerns
• Make your voice heard in shaping our community's future

Questions?

Contact your neighborhood association representatives for more information. We look forward to seeing you there—because informed residents make stronger neighborhoods!

Together, we're building a better community.

SHNA Board Elections Now Open!

 

Time to Shape Your Neighborhood's Future: 

Your voice matters in Seminole Holland—and now's your chance to use it.

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association (SHNA) is holding its board elections, and we need YOU to participate! Whether you've lived here for decades or just moved in, this is your opportunity to help choose the leaders who will guide our community forward.

Who Can Vote?

If you're 18 or older and either live in or own property in the Seminole Holland neighborhood, you're eligible to cast your ballot. Our neighborhood boundaries include the area within Sunshine Street, National Avenue, Sunset Street, and Campbell Avenue.

What You're Voting For

We're electing volunteers to serve on our 7-member board, with members serving staggered two-year terms. Once elected, these board members will select officers including the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary—the core leadership team that keeps our neighborhood thriving.

How to Cast Your Vote

It's simple! Head to https://bit.ly/2025SHNAElection to access the online election form. No need to attend a meeting or mail anything in—just a few clicks and you're done.

Important: The deadline is fast approaching. All votes must be recorded before November 1, 2025.

Questions?

Need more information about the election or the candidates? Contact our board secretary at 417-942-1446 (phone or text welcome).

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Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Strong neighborhoods are built by engaged residents, and it starts with showing up—even if that means showing up online. Cast your vote today and help shape the future of Seminole Holland!

Hatch Foundation donates $1 million for McDaniel Park improvements

 

Hatch Foundation donates $1 million for McDaniel Park improvements

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Less than a year after announcing a pump track for McDaniel Park, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is moving forward with plans for adding a new pavilion, restrooms and lighting.

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Park Board entered into agreement with the Hatch Foundation for a donation of up to $1 million for Phase 2 of McDaniel Park improvements, including a new 40 x 80-foot pavilion with restrooms, and lighting for the pump track. 

Read the entire press release at https://parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=387

*** CANCELLED** Notice of Board Meeting, Wed, Sept 24, 2025, at 6 pm

This meeting has been **CANCELLED**

The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.

Update on Storm Debris Pickup

 

REMINDER: Public Works to begin Zone 2 storm debris pickup Aug. 25

Crews to continue debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3

Springfield City Council Zone 2 residents are reminded to move storm debris to the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in preparation for a zone-wide Public Works pickup sweep planned for Aug. 25-29. Debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3 will continue through Aug. 29.

Springfield Public Works estimates a total of 11,807 cubic yards of debris have been collected from Zones 1 and 3 since sweeps began on Aug. 11. Crews have collected debris from approximately 77% of Zone 1 and about 57% of Zone 3.  

 “Collecting this volume of debris is a monumental undertaking,” says Public Works Assistant Director Eric Claussen. “It’s taking longer than we had anticipated to make our way around to every pile, partly because debris piles keep growing. Please have all debris to the curbline by the first day of the scheduled pickup week in your zone so it’s easier for us to assess equipment and crew needs.”

Residents do not need to register for debris pickup. They are simply asked to make sure organic debris only is moved to the streetside (without blocking sidewalks, driveways, or drainage ditches) before their City Council Zone’s scheduled dates.

Public Works neighborhood debris pickups will proceed under the following tentative schedule:

Zone 1: Aug. 11–15 (77% complete)

Zone 3: Aug.  18–22 (57% complete)

Zone 2: Aug. 25–29

Zone 4: Sept. 1–5

To find which City Council Zone you live in, visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=5723eb98cc0c4e9da2b29c90a91d0233.

A City-contracted tree company is currently addressing properties with larger trees and debris, and may help with curbside pickup in areas. This contract service is provided to citizens free of charge. If you have any questions or concerns, call 864-1010.

Important Notes for Residents wanting Debris Removed in August and September:

Only natural/organic vegetative debris (limbs, branches, brush) will be collected.

No registration is needed for pickup.

Debris should be placed at the curb or nearest accessible location, without blocking sidewalks, driveways or drainage ditches.

Debris must be ready by 7 a.m. on the first day of your City Council Zone’s scheduled pickup week.

This effort is part of the City’s ongoing response to the April 29 and June 29 storms, which caused widespread tree damage and infrastructure impacts across Springfield. 

Free Recycling Event - August 14, 2025

 

Free Tire Toss - August 7, 2025

 

City Reschedules Storm Debris Volunteer Day to July 24;- Debris Removal Dates Change

 July 18, 2025

City Reschedules Storm Debris Volunteer Day to July 24

Public Works debris removal dates change to August/September

The City of Springfield has rescheduled its community-wide Clean Green SGF Storm Debris Volunteer Day to Thursday, July 24. The July 17 effort was cancelled out of an abundance of caution for the safety of volunteers, as severe weather was forecast.

The workday is organized to assist residents who are physically unable to move storm debris to the curb. The Volunteer Work Day is separate from the Public Works debris pickup schedule.

Volunteer Day – Now July 24

• The workday’s purpose remains the same: to assist residents who are physically unable to move vegetative debris to the curb.

• Those already signed up to receive assistance will remain on the list. The deadline to request this particular assistance has passed.

• Volunteers previously registered will receive a confirmation email to check availability for the new date.

• Volunteer sign-ups remain open to groups and individuals at www.CleanGreenSGF.com.

Updated Public Works Debris Pickup Schedule

Due to the postponement, Public Works neighborhood debris sweeps (debris removal) will also shift to begin after the volunteer event:

• Zone 1: August 11–15

• Zone 3: August 18–22

• Zone 2: August 25–29

• Zone 4: September 1–5

Residents do not need to register for these sweeps/debris pickups. They are simply asked to make sure organic debris only is moved to the curbside (without blocking sidewalks or driveways) prior to their City Council Zone’s scheduled dates.

 To find which City Council Zone you live in, visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=5723eb98cc0c4e9da2b29c90a91d0233.

Important Notes for Residents wanting Debris Removed in August and September:

• Only natural/organic vegetative debris will be collected (limbs, branches, brush).

• No registration is needed for pickup.

• Debris should be placed at the curb or nearest accessible location, without blocking sidewalks or driveways.

• Debris must be ready by 7 a.m. on the first day of your City Council Zone’s scheduled pickup week.

This effort is part of the City’s ongoing response to the April 29 and June 19 storms, which caused widespread tree damage and infrastructure impacts across Springfield.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, visit www.CleanGreenSGF.com.

 Questions? Call the Citizen Resource Center at 417-864-1010.