Culture

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is the cultural pride of the area and one of Springfield's greatest assets. Features include the subscription Series and a Christmas Gala, plus many educational concerts, pop concerts, and programs. The attractive programming, professional quality and superb guest artists have gained the raves of critics and enthusiasm of audiences all year round. More...»

History

Springfield was incorporated as a city March 21, 1850. J. M. Hunt was the first mayor of Springfield. He presided at the first meeting of the city council held May 18, 1850. Mr. Hunt served as mayor through 1853. More...»

Farmer's Market

Each Saturday during the summer season a Farmer's Market is held between the Heritage Center and Elderly United in downtown Springfield. The Farmer's Market has 30 or more vendors offering local produce, baked goods and jams, flowers, handcrafts and other local items from Clark and neighboring counties in a fun festive atmosphere featuring local musicians.

Recreation

National Trail Parks and Recreation
Buck Creek State Park
C.J. Brown Dam and Reservoir

Attractions

• Area Museums
• Brandeberry Winery
• Cedar Bog
• Crabill Homestead (937) 324-0657
• Hartman's Rock Garden
• Heart of Ohio Antique Center
• Hertzler House (937) 882-6000

• Hollandia Botanical Gardens
• Madonna of the Trail Monument
• Ohio Caverns
• South Fountain Avenue Historic District
• Young's Dairy