Neighborhoods near Westport K-8 School in Springfield, MO

Southwest Springfield in Battlefield, located in western Greene County, offers a blend of modern subdivisions and rural charm. This area, including the city of Ash Grove to the north, features newer homes built within the last 20 years, typically priced between the mid $200,000s and high $300,000s. The region is known for its open spaces and lower

With buildings dating as far back as the 1800s, Downtown Springfield embodies a historic business district met with a vibrant art and restaurant scene. “Downtown is always shifting and changing,” says Hailey Magnus, communications manager for the Downtown Springfield Association. “We may lose a business, but then at the same time we probably

On the far west end of the city of Springfield lies a community where you can hike around the farm, feed the goats and return home to a modern subdivision. The residential neighborhood of Young-Lilly sits just beyond the bales of hay at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, run by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Rutledge-Wilson is 207 acres of

Away from the busy streets of downtown Springfield lies the Bissett neighborhood, where residents live in national-style homes surrounded by tall trees. Neighbors catch up at events hosted by the Bissett Neighborhood Association. Some might visit L.A. Wise Park to chat while they walk along the paved trail. Residents also have popular barbecue

Located just 2 miles south of downtown Springfield, Fassnight is a conveniently located neighborhood with big changes coming soon. Once completed in 2024, the Grant Avenue Parkway project will provide a pedestrian and bicycle path that will start in downtown Springfield and extend south through the heart of Fassnight. The car-free pathway is going

About 3 miles west of Downtown Springfield, Ewing is a modest neighborhood of leafy residential streets to the west, industrial businesses to the east and growing commercial activity to the south. At the center of it all are two parks, one for sports and the other for nature and history enthusiasts. Though this is a primarily industrial area,

Downtown Springfield stays busy with hungry shoppers, but West Central sits steps away from the city center to give residents a quieter spot with easy access to the downtown amenities. The Grant Avenue Parkway project plans to bring more opportunities for residents to get out of the house, but locals can visit Lincoln Jenny Park or the Birthplace

Westside Springfield embraces its past as a former corridor of Route 66. Though other highways have taken its place, the community keeps the spirit of the historic route alive with the Route 66 Car Museum and the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. Homebuyers tend to be drawn to Westside’s smaller, affordable houses and larger lot sizes

Grant Beach was named after Grant Avenue and a lake that acted as the community beach. Although the neighborhood no longer has sandy shores, the swimming pool in Grant Beach Park gives residents a summer destination to enjoy together. Locals can spend hours walking around the park, exploring the Railroad Historical Museum or volunteering at one of

In Northwest Springfield, the suburban neighborhood of Tom Watkins gets its name from one of the area’s most beloved residents. The former president of Citizens Bank and member of the board of education was known for his kindness as he helped struggling small businesses and farms survive the Great Depression. His legacy lives on in the name of the

Tucked between BNSF rail yards to the north and steel manufacturer Paul Mueller Co. to the south, Heart of the Westside beats in Springfield. “I lived there with my husband and child,” says Councilwoman Monica Horton, who represents Heart of the Westside and other Zone 1 neighborhoods on the Springfield City Council, “we loved to take walks in the