Springfield, Michigan
| Springfield, Michigan | |
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| City | |
 Location of Springfield, Michigan |
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| Coordinates: 42°19′25″N 85°13′51″W / 42.32361°N 85.23083°WCoordinates: 42°19′25″N 85°13′51″W / 42.32361°N 85.23083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.58 km2) |
| • Land | 3.66 sq mi (9.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,260 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 5,222 |
| • Density | 1,437.2/sq mi (554.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49037 |
| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-75700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0638622 |
Springfield is a city in Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is an enclave of the city of Battle Creek. The population was 5,260 at the 2010 census. It has a Municipal Wi-Fi system installed by ACD.net.
The City of Springfield hosts a year-round farmers' market to provide the community with access to fresh, local produce. The Springfield Farmers' Market is open to the public and accepts Food Assistance Benefits including SNAP/Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, and Market FRESH. The Springfield Farmers' Market is the largest in Calhoun County. The building in which it is housed is 9,500 square feet and has a bistro area where shoppers can enjoy the market happenings. The City of Springfield hosts many events each year such as craft shows, the annual classic car show, their annual chili cook off, a holiday market, an Easter Egg hunt, and a Halloween event. The Market is located in Begg Park which also has a professional 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables and a pavilion. The address of the Farmers' Market is: 503 Military Avenue Springfield, MI 49037
Springfield's Begg Park is located at 503 Military Avenue just off M-96 and is Springfield's largest park at 20.7 acres (8.4 ha). It is home to a professional 18-hole disk golf course and hosted the 2008 Disc Golf World Championship. (For more information on Springfield's disc golf course see: Professional Disc Golf Association - Begg Park) In addition to the disk golf course, Begg Park also has the Springfield Farmers' Market, a playground area, a picnic pavilion, open spaces, tree-shaded areas, paved walking trails, and a brook that cuts through the park's center.
Upton Park is a 6.2 acre park located between Nettles Street and Upton Avenue in Springfield, Michigan. The park features a 1-acre pond used for fishing and model boat racing. In addition, the park has a pavilion used for picnics, playground equipment,a basketball court, and a walking trail that circles the pond. The park is located in the Central and Eastern neighborhoods and is located at the center of one of Springfield's most established neighborhoods. Upton Park is formally known as John F. Kennedy Park.
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