Westside Home for Rent

Westside Springfield, a neighborhood rich in history as a former Route 66 corridor, maintains its nostalgic charm through attractions like the Route 66 Car Museum and the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. The area features a mix of smaller, affordable homes with larger lot sizes, including mid-1900s ranch-style houses and bungalows, as well as a few late 1800s Craftsman-style homes. The Jordan Creek Greenway adds to the natural beauty, with plans to extend the trail under the Kansas Expressway to downtown. College Street, once part of Route 66, is home to local businesses and the College Street Café, a long-standing diner. Dining options include popular barbecue spots like Bubba’s BBQ and The Phoenix Diner, located near Chestnut Expressway and West By-Pass, which also hosts big box retailers like Walmart and Price Cutter. The neighborhood is served by the Springfield Public School District, with students attending Westport K-8 School and Central High, the latter being highly rated and offering advanced programs. Westport Park and Zagonyi Park provide recreational opportunities with amenities such as pickleball courts, playgrounds, and picnic shelters. Access to downtown is convenient via College Street and Chestnut Expressway, both serviced by City Utilities Transit.