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.

Storm Debris Curbside Pickup Starts July 17

 City of Springfield residents should begin placing organic debris (like limbs and branches) at the curb starting July 7. Please keep debris away from sidewalks, mailboxes, and storm drains or from blocking visibility at intersections. 

Residents needing help moving debris to the curb can request assistance by completing the online Storm Debris Assistance Request Form, which is linked on CleanGreenSGF.com, by Monday, July 14.

Citywide Pickup Schedule by Council Zone

After the July 17 volunteer event, Public Works will begin curbside sweeps by Council Zone:

• Zone 1: July 21–25
• Zone 3: July 28–August 1
• Zone 2: August 11–15
• Zone 4: August 18–22

Please have debris at the curb or street edge by the beginning of the sweep date to ensure collection. City contractor Hodges Tree Service will assist in removing the remaining large debris piles and completing assistance requests.

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For more information, contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352 or cscott@springfieldmo.gov.

Don't Forget the Summer Bash Neighborhood Block Party is Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10 am

 

Neighborhood Teams Workshop June 5, 6 pm

 For more information see our earlier post or call 417-942-1446. No commitment. Come and learn.

Reminder: Summer Bash Neighborhood Block Party, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10 am

 

Neighborhood Teams Workshop, June 5, 2025, 6 p.m.

 Thursday, June 5th the Neighborhood Advisory Council will be hosting a Neighborhood Teams Workshop at the efactory (405 N Jefferson Ave) in the Cox Health Room at 6pm. Neighbors that are interested in having a regular meeting with city staff to discuss chronic nuisance properties should join the meeting. Presenters will talk about what the program is, the commitment it requires from neighbors and staff to be successful, and the tools available have since the program was last up and running.

If you are interested in helping to represent the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association in this program, you are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call 417-942-1446.

Springfield Storm Recovery: How You Can Help Our Neighborhood Rebuild

 

The recent storm has left many of our neighbors facing significant challenges. As our community works together to recover, your local knowledge can make a tremendous difference in how quickly and effectively resources are deployed.

We Need Your Eyes on the Ground

Your familiarity with our neighborhood makes you an invaluable partner in our recovery efforts. City crews are working diligently, but you can help us prioritize the most urgent situations by identifying addresses where:

• Fallen trees still remain on homes or other structures
• Residences remain without power specifically due to tree damage
• Large trees (12" caliper or larger) that remain down or uprooted in yards

How Your Reports Help

By reporting these specific issues, you're helping city teams deploy resources where they're needed most. This targeted approach means faster assistance for those facing the most severe circumstances.

How to Report

Have you spotted storm damage that fits these categories? Direct your neighbors to submit information through the Storm Damage Report Form at www.springfieldmo.gov/storm.

These reports provide our teams with detailed information about:

• The type of damage present
• The urgency of needed assistance
• The specific locations requiring attention

Community-Powered Recovery

Together, we'll find solutions and coordinate volunteer efforts where they'll make the biggest impact. Our city's resilience shines brightest when we work as a team - with your help, Springfield will rebuild stronger than ever.

Share this post with your Springfield neighbors to spread the word about how we can all contribute to our community's recovery.

Open house for McDaniel Park pump track plans Thursday, Jan. 16

 

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosts an open house for planned improvements at McDaniel Park Thursday, Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole St., Springfield. 

The Park Board is partnering with local nonprofit Trailspring to design and build a pump track in the park, in the open space just north of the park’s existing parking lot and trailhead for the South Creek Greenway. Trailspring is the founder of Two Rivers Bike Park in Christian County and developer of the Dirt 66 Trails at Fellow’s Lake, north of Springfield.

A pump track is a paved circular loop of rollers and berms, requiring minimal pedaling or pushing, designed 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.

McDaniel Park’s playground, trailhead and current parking lot will remain in place. 

Trailspring has acquired pledges totaling $555,000 to fund design and construction of the pump track. Trailspring presented the proposal to the Park Board in October 2024, and the board unanimously accepted the proposal and funding donation during its Jan. 10 meeting.

The Park Board will work with Trailspring on design and engineering. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year, with opening anticipated by summer of 2026.

Trailspring Executive Director Alaina Grote said her organization strives to strengthen the relationship between individuals and the outdoors through versatile and inclusive projects. 

“Communities thrive when their residents and visitors have access to outdoor recreation,” said Grote. “We wanted to bring an outdoor space to a more urban location in an effort to remove some of the barriers that prevent people from exploring outside, such as transportation and equipment costs. A pump track is low maintenance, multi-generational and beginner-friendly, making it the perfect addition to our growing community. 

A pump track has been envisioned for the McDaniel Park and the adjacent George Moore Park since a 2014 master plan, but the project has been on hold for many years due to a lack of funding. The current plan places the pump track fully within McDaniel Park, with no development of George Moore Park.

McDaniel Park, 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 kick off 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 the 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. 

This fall, 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. This new segment greenway segment is scheduled for completion in early 2026.

“We’re grateful for the support from Trailspring, the Park Board and other supporters of this project to bring a new recreation attraction to Springfield,” said Ron Schneider, Director of Parks. “McDaniel Park is centrally-located along trails and bike routes, and it’s ideal for development of this amenity.  A pump track provides a fun place to skate, ride or glide, that can be enjoyed by users of all ages and skill levels.”  

The pump track proposal has been endorsed through letters of support from Springfield Youth Cycling Club and the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association. 

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For more information, contact Alaina Grote, Executive Director of Trailspring, at 417-209-3193;  or Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, at 417-224-5510.

Exciting things are happening at McDaniel Park, and we need your voice to make it even better!

 

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is working on a proposal to bring a pump track to the park. But that’s not all—future plans include a new entrance from National, a new parking lot, a pavilion, and restrooms to make McDaniel Park a vibrant, accessible destination for everyone.  

What’s a pump track, you ask? It’s a thrilling, continuous looped track designed for bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and other wheeled sports. Made with dirt, asphalt, or concrete, a pump track is packed with rollers, banked turns, and features that let riders gain momentum by “pumping” their bodies instead of pedaling. It’s fun, safe, and perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels to build skills, stay fit, and enjoy outdoor recreation. 

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association Board has been advocating for improvements to our neighborhood and McDaniel Park. Does this sound like the type of park development you can get behind? The Association Board would love to hear from you!  

 Email: SeminoleHolland@gmail.com     
 Call Board President Bruce Adib-Yazdi at 417-848-6001

 Time is short! The Park Board needs our feedback soon, so please share your thoughts with us right away. Together, let’s make McDaniel Park a hub of energy, fun, and connection for our community!  

Thank you for helping us shape the future of our neighborhood!  

Urgent: BOIL ADVISORY for Seminole Holland Neighborhood

 Please click on this link for the full story: https://www.ky3.com/2024/11/16/much-springfield-under-boil-water-advisory-due-water-main-break-southeast-springfield/

Trunk or Treat, Oct 27 4-5:30 pm - RAIN or SHINE

 

FREE CANDY 

& TREATS

In the parking lot at 925 E Seminole St. In partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church, several members of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will be opening their trunks!

SPS wants to redraw boundary lines, changing attendance areas for 8 schools.

At a Tuesday meeting, Springfield district officials outlined plans to redraw three attendance boundaries.

Students assigned to attend Sunshine Elementary but who live south of Sunshine Street will be split between Twain and Holland. Sunshine is operating at 102% capacity compared to 80% at Holland and nearly 87% at Twain. If approved, the change will impact 44 students at Sunshine and 15 at Holland. Those students, currently eligible for busing due to a barrier street, will no longer be eligible.

The board is expected to vote on the changes as early as Oct. 22. If approved, letters will be sent to the families.

Springfield Public Schools wants to redraw the attendance boundary for Sunshine Elementary and assign students who live south of Sunshine Street to Twain and Holland elementary schools.

The district will not automatically "grandfather in" affected students who want to remain in their current school.

Their families can request a transfer to remain at the school or go to a different one if space is available. The district has open enrollment and there is a window each year for requesting transfers to a school other than the one the student is assigned to attend.

Neighborhood Super Meeting, October 15, 2024, 6:00 pm

Come enjoy tacos and learn more about the city's sales tax proposal.

This link will take you to the RSVP to let us know how many will be in your party and which taco topping you would like to contribute:
https://forms.gle/8Kif3yW1zq41vpVh9

 This meeting is open to the public.

Come Visit Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association at Night Out!

 

Free Family Connects Program

 

Second Litter Pickup at McDaniel Moore Park at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024

Meetup at the corner of S Kings Ave and E Broadmoor St at 9:00 on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 

But even if you can't be there at 9:00 am, we plan to be there until noon so just come! 

Remember to grab your gloves and slip into those trusty sturdy shoes because we've got a second fun-filled cleanup ahead. 

We collected 18 bags of litter at our first litter pickup on April 20. Can you help us top that?

If you want to let us know you are coming, email us at SeminoleHolland@gmail.com. 

Bring along your best friend and don't forget to spread the word to your neighbors – let's make this a community effort to remember!

Clean Green Dropoff Depot - May 4, 2024

 

Details at:

News Releases • MEDIA ALERT: Second Clean Green “Dropoff Dep (springfieldmo.gov)

Medication Take Back Event on April 27, 2024

On April 27, 2024, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at two locations:

• Alps Pharmacy 2650 W Kearney St, Springfield MO
• The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield MO

Free, anonymous, and safe way for community members to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, helping eliminate potential safety concerns and contamination of our water supply. The event is presented by the DREAM Coalition and Community Partnership of the Ozarks.