Springfield (OH) 2018 Community Guide by Christopher Schutte

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THE RIGHT SIZE. THE RIGHT PLACE. THE RIGHT PEOPLE

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WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

THE RIGHT SIZED COMMUNITY? For many it’s somewhere between a town and a city. It’s a place that has cultural offerings like theaters, a performing arts center and a summer music festival. It provides strong schools, community colleges and universities. It offers recreational facilities like an ice rink, waterpark, a kayaking venue and cliff climbing.

As this guide will show you, Springfield is just such a community — large enough to support abundant city amenities, but small enough so that all can work together and allow Springfield to be stronger than the sum of its parts.

WHAT’S INSIDE

EASY ACCESS TO WORK, HOME AND FUN

———— he very thing that makes the community easy to get around in for social, business and recreational purposes also makes it easy to get around in, period. Those who live and work in the Springfield/Clark County area have no commutes to speak of. Instead, they use their “drive time” to head to Columbus to see the Blue Jackets or Buckeyes, to Dayton to see a UD game or the minor league Reds affiliate, the Dragons. And in just a few more minutes, they can be at the Great American Ballpark or the zoo in Cincinnati, or slip across the river to the Newport Aquarium.

Home 06-07

Discover a beautiful way of living, at home in Springfield.

Arts & Culture 10-11

Arts and culture are at center stage.

Parks + Recreation 14-15

With parks and miles of trail, there are so many places to play.

Downtown 18-19

Discover a beautiful way of life in downtown Springfield.

Education 22-23

Spectacular schools promise a bright future for Springfield.

Business 28-29

Get down to more than business.

T H E R I G H T L O C AT I O N F O R B U S I N E S S

———— n addition to being in an ideal location for families to take in a wide variety of activities, Springfield’s location on Interstate 70 just half an hour from the junction of Interstate 75 makes it a perfect place to do business. Sixty-one percent of the nation’s population is within 600 miles, and a municipal airport makes it more convenient for those whose business is done in aeronautical miles. A variety of industrial parks also make it a place where industries can easily park themselves for a promising future.

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Healthcare 32-33

Quality healthcare keeps our community feeling its best.

Community Festivals 36-37

A thriving community with festive fun for everyone.

Directory 39

Quick reference to local, state and federal resources.

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BECOME PART OF THE GREATER GOOD. We see a future of greater possibilities. Throughout Greater Springfield, people are working together in a spirit of partnership, progress and possibilities. And The Chamber of Greater Springfield is glad to be a part of this forward progress. From economic development to business growth and quality of life and destination tourism, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focused on what matters for our community. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like you to join us in this important journey.

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THIS IS HOME

Discover a beautiful way of living at

HOME

You’ll find that living in Greater Springfield reaps the double benefit of affordability and convenience — allowing you more time and money to enjoy the good things in life — all close to home.

FROM DOWNTOWN LOFTS TO TREE-LINED SUBURBS

SPRINGFIELD’S NEIGHBORHOODS ————

hen real estate developer Harry Kissell created Ridgewood in the Country Club District through the 1920s, he was trying to create a sanctuary in which the well-to-do could cool their suburban heels away from the smoke and fog of the factory — and from the stodginess of East High Street and the Victorian mansions of South Fountain Avenue.

RETIREMENT LIVING

AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR EVERYONE

———— ith quality retirement communities in good supply and a wide range of recreational and volunteer opportunities nearby, Greater Springfield and Clark County have become the location of choice for retirees looking for a full life at a great price.

But just as some people prefer disc golf to golf, we have a variety of tastes for where we like to live. The good news is that Kissell’s legacy and the legacies of developers before and since provide today’s area home buyers with a wide range of choices — and at a wide range in prices. Whether your dream home is a country estate situated on a few acres of land, an urban loft positioned in the center of downtown, a turn-of-thecentury renovation project, or a home in a tree-lined, close-knit neighborhood, Springfield’s rich inventory of homes will help you find what you desire at a competitive price. SpringfieldOhioBoardOfRealtors.com

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G R E AT L I F E AT A G R E AT P R I C E

SPRINGFIELD RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

———— hen you choose to make your home in Springfield, you can rest assured you’ll have a great life at a great price. In fact, in 2011, Forbes magazine recognized our affordable living and great quality of life, ranking Springfield the 8th best place to live cheaply in the United States.

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411 Before the coming of Social Security programs, Springfield was the location of state children’s homes for the Knights of Pythias, International Order of Odd Fellows and Ohio Masons and of the Oesterlen Lutheran Orphans Home. The Masonic Home’s main building, for obvious reasons nicknamed “The Castle,” still dominates the crest of a hill along Ohio 40 on the city’s west side.

TOURING TIP no. 1 TO SEE Harry Kissell’s handiwork in the Ridgewood neighborhood, take a drive up Fountain Avenue from McCreight Avenue to Home Road.

NEW CARLISLE + THE VILLAGES OF CLARK COUNTY

Small Towns & Rural Scenes

early one-half of Clark County’s population lives in our smaller cities and villages. If a small town or rural setting is what you are looking for, take a stroll down New Carlisle’s main street or take in the acres of farmland that surround South Charleston and you’ll see why so many of our residents call these areas home.

New Carlisle Clark County’s second largest city, with 6,000 residents, New Carlisle enjoys a vibrant downtown and is just minutes away from the I-70 / I-75 intersection — the “crossroads of America.”

Enon Once a bedroom community for Dayton, Enon, with its 2,400 residents has grown in its own right as the headquarters of Speedway LLC and the home of the Enon Apple Butter Festival.

South Charleston Few communities embrace their history like the home of the regionally known South Charleston Opera House and the zip code for many of the area’s farmers.

South Vienna Home of the national large-equipment auctioneers, Ritchie Brothers, and the South Vienna Corn Festival, the village of 400 residents embraces its agricultural roots. greaterspringfield.com

C O L U M B U S , D AY T O N , C I N C I N N AT I

———— hanks to our great location, the amenities of living in Springfield extend beyond the county line. With Ohio’s capital city Columbus to our east and the state’s third-largest city Cincinnati to our south, big-city entertainment, shopping and dining are just an hour or two away. Nationwide Arena, Ohio Stadium and King’s Island amusement park are within an hour’s drive; the University of Dayton and the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball are 30 minutes away; and Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium and the Newport Aquarium, just across the Ohio River, are just a couple of hours away.

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A R T S + C U LT U R E

Where

Arts Culture Center Stage

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The legacy of commitment to culture and the arts lives on in a city that boasts its own symphony orchestra, first-class history museum, art museum and modern performing arts complex – amenities that keep the arts and culture at the community’s center stage.

ART • MUSIC • DANCE • THEATER • AND MORE

A WEB OF ARTS AND CULTURE

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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———— ith its 75 professional musicians and international renowned guest artists, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the finest composers of the past and present through both traditional and modern multimedia performances held at the 1,500 seat Clark State Performing Arts Center downtown.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

C L A R K S TAT E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S C E N T E R

OHIO’S ONLY SMITHSONIAN A F F I L I AT E A R T M U S E U M

F I N E A R T, F I N E T H E AT E R

———— he Smithsonian-Affiliate Springfield Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of American art from the 1700s to the present. Its dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions features a variety of art forms, self-taught and contemporary artists, and annual juried member’s shows.

At all times of year, the Springfield Museum of Art offers programs made possible by its affiliation with the Smithsonian in its own handsome building beautifully situated in Veterans Park.

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———— he stage of Clark State Community College’s Performing Arts Center plays host to nationally known artists and performers from Broadway to Nashville, and all points between. From American Idols to Rock and Roll legends, the home of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is also the favorite venue for Springfield Arts Council presentations, musicals, and theatrical performances by the Ohio Lyric and Springfield Civic theaters.

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

T H E TOW N /G OW N C O N N EC T I O N

———— uring the academic year, check to see whether you’re in town for an offering from the Wittenberg Series. An ongoing tradition of the highly regarded liberal arts college, it has brought Doris Kearns Goodwin, John Updike, Steven J. Gould and the Joffrey Ballet to town.

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NATURE

FERNCLIFF CEMETERY AND ARBORETUM

HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN

A WO ODE D DR IVE

A FOLK ART TREASURE

———— ounded in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War, Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum is a beautiful and peaceful place year round. For a daytime drive through the wooded hills past elegant mausoleums and placid ponds, go west on McCreight Avenue to the main entrance, or find the Plum Street entrance just south of Buck Creek.

———— ith more time than money on his hands during the Great Depression, Ben Hartman created one of the great folk art contributions to Ohio by building scenes of religion, pop culture and Americana in his yard at 1905 Russell Ave.

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Future president Harry Truman came to Springfield on July 4, 1928, to officially dedicate the first of 12 Madonna of the Trail statues erected from coast to coast along the old National Road.

Architectural Treasures

HISTORY

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE

P E N N S Y L VA N I A H O U S E – M A D O N N A O F T H E T R A I L

JUST WRIGHT AND MORE

ALONG THE HISTORIC N AT I O N A L R O A D

———— rank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House, brought back to life lovingly during a $5.8 million restoration, shines as a centerpiece of Springfield amenities. A tour of the 1908 Prairie style home with its striking horizontal lines and organic color scheme is a must. As lovely as it is, however, the house that Wright designed for Springfield automaker Burton Westcott hasn’t just parked itself and sat idling. It has added the Westcott Center of Architecture and Design, a vibrant center for preservation, innovation, education and inspiration.

———— he Pennsylvania House, commonly known as “The Inn at the End of the Pike,” opened in 1839 to provide a welcome relief for pioneers heading west on the National Road. The beautifully restored 24-room house museum and its artifacts is maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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ARCHITECTURAL TOUR

RICHARDSON ROMANESQUE

———— efore Frank Lloyd Wright, H. H. Richardson was America’s premier architect. His Richardson Romanesque style is found all over the city. The finest example is the Warder Literacy Center (1890), at the corner of Spring and High Streets, industrialist Benjamin Warder’s tribute to his loving parents. Amidst the handsome multi-colored stone work, keep an eye out for an owl that guards the property. The Bushnell Building (1903) sits in the city’s core while the Bushnell Mansion—now the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home—once served as the spectacular anchor to a stretch of High Street once called Millionaire’s Row.

S O U T H F O U N TA I N AV E N U E

A COOL DRAUGHT OF VICTORIAN

———— hose whose architectural tastes run to gingerbread will want to take in the sumptuous Victorian homes in the South Fountain Avenue Historic District. The neighborhood is a tribute not only to the distinctive architecture, but to a community of Springfielders dedicated to preserving architecture and the richness of urban neighborhood living.

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Another tribute to the road and its travelers stands in the downtown park, National Road Commons. In 2011, the Daughters of the American Revolution gave their blessing to move the circa-1928 Madonna of the Trail statue to the new downtown park. One of 12 statues commissioned by the DAR in 1927, the Madonna honors the courage and sacrifice of the country’s founding mothers. H E R I TA G E C E N T E R

O U R S T O R Y, OUR HISTORY

———— eneath the clock tower of the grand old city building, time doesn’t stand still — it comes alive. The Heritage Center tells the story of the area in two floors of exhibits plus an annex that houses old fire engines, a horse-drawn hearse and the accoutrements of undertaking past.

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PARKS + RECREATION

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WITH PARKS, WATER MILES OF TRAIL

there are so many places to

With so many parks and trails and places to enjoy basketball, baseball, kayaking, bicycling, bouldering and hockey… and more…Greater Springfield, indeed, is a reservoir of recreation.

H I K I N G • B I K I N G • H I S T O R Y • P L A Y — T H E R E ’ S A P A R K F O R Y O U

FA S T FA C T

Clark County’s recreational or bike trails provide access to more than 250 miles of trails in a five-county area.

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TOURING TIP no. 2 FOR A LOOK at the city’s whitewater features, take Fountain Avenue just north of Buck Creek and go left on Veterans Park Drive. The first is behind the Springfield Art Museum on the left. To reach the second, continue through the park to its dead end, jog left on the bridge, turn right into Snyder Park and keep an eye out on the right.

HAPPY TRAILS

S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S PA R K S

EXPLORE AND EXERCISE O N R E C R E AT I O N A L T R A I L S

A G R E E N B E L T WAY

———— reater Springfield is home to miles of multiuse, paved trails including the Little Miami Scenic Trail which stretches from Springfield nearly 80 miles south to Milford. The Simon Kenton Trail extends the Little Miami Trail corridor another 18 miles north from downtown Springfield to Urbana, Ohio. It begins amidst all that Springfield has to offer, from the arts to the ECO Sports Corridor and then swiftly proceeds to the rolling farm countryside of Ohio on your way to Urbana. There are also countless hiking trails in the area including Buck Creek State Park, Glen Helen, Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park.

G E O R G E R O G E R S C L A R K PA R K

———— pringfield’s park system has long been the envy of other Ohio cities. The “green belt” is comprised of Snyder Park, Reid Park and Veteran’s Park. Snyder Park, Springfield’s “Central Park”, includes tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, water spray grounds, ornamental gardens and Central Bark – and enclosed dog park. Veterans Park is home to the Springfield Museum of Art and hosts the annual Summer Arts Festival at its Turner Pavilion. The park also boasts a playground and amateur bouldering on its scenic cliffs.

PA R K H O L D S L O C A L H I S T O R Y

———— eorge Rogers Clark Park, home to the historic Hertzler House, sits across from a reconstructed 1800s-era barn and within walking distance of a stockade and collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. While there, stop at the park’s Davidson Interpretive Center, where the “Clash of Cultures” exhibit explains why General George Rogers Clark stormed north from Kentucky in 1780. Visit the Fair at New Boston on Labor Day weekend for a widely respected reenactment of a turn of the 19th century trade fair. The Clark County Park District also looks after the Estel Wenrick Wetlands on the county’s west side, yet another venue for getting out in nature.

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CHAMPION CITY KINGS

FUN ON THE WATER • ALL YEAR ROUND

PROSPECT LE AGUE BAS EBALL H I TS HOM E RUN

W H I T E WAT E R F U N

———— wo whitewater kayak features are centerpieces of Springfield’s developing Eco Sports Corridor. Those looking for more placid waters can rent canoes for a peaceful paddle on Mad River as it slices its way westward toward the Great Miami River.

———— he Champion City Kings — the newest member of the collegiate Prospect League, kicked off its inaugural baseball season in 2014. Its 28-member roster of the top collegiate talent plays approximately 30 games at Springfield’s Carlton Davidson Stadium between June and August. Its minor-league atmosphere provides affordable, family-friendly entertainment for all ages.

D OW N TOW N ’ S EC O S P O RTS C O R R I D O R

F R O Z E N WAT E R F U N

THE CHILLER ICE ARENA

———— he latest addition to Springfield’s recreational reservoir is the NTPRD Chiller, owned by the National Trail Parks and Recreation District and operated by the Chiller Ice Rinks of the Columbus area. Now home to Wittenberg University’s hockey team, the Chiller offers skating and hockey lessons, open skating, parties and drop-in hockey as part of the regular schedule.

I N C L U S I O N P L AY G R O U N D

GIVING EVERY CHILD A P L A C E T O P L AY

———— hysical disabilities create no hindrance to outdoor fun for local special needs children thanks to a new Inclusion Playground located at historic Snyder Park.

A project of the Rotary Club, construction of the $300,000 playground began in May 2014. The wheelchair accessible park will include features such as a butterfly net, duo disk swings, multi-level platforms and accessible ground surfacing. MAD RIVER GORGE

N AT U R A L C L I M B I N G CLIFFS

———— he recently opened Mad River Gorge + Nature Preserve offers some of the finest natural climbing cliffs in the Midwest ascending to nearly 50 feet! The Access Fund and Ohio Climbers Coalition partnered with the Clark County Park District to develop this exciting new natural area. The Gorge also offers scenic hiking trails and access to the Mad River.

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B U C K C R E E K S TAT E PA R K

A 2 , 0 0 0 A C R E WAT E R P L AY G R O U N D

———— hen the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to do something to keep Buck Creek from periodically inundating Springfield, the 2,100 acres of Lake Lagonda began to form. On the 1,900 acres surrounding it, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources created Buck Creek State Park with a sand beach, full-service marina, cabins and trails. Fishermen, bikers, boaters, horseback riders, campers and hikers return to its shores every year along with the migrating birds.

GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY

THE GRASS IS

Greener in Springfield

f golf is your game, we have some ideal spots. Greater Springfield boasts nine regulation golf courses, including the third-ranked private club in the region — the Springfield Country Club. The 110-year-old course was designed by legendary golfer and golf course architect Donald Ross, whose own golf legacy lives on at Pinehurst. One of our more interesting public courses is Windy Knoll, a linksinspired creation. The horse statues on the grounds are a tribute to the horse breeding farm and the horses that were there in an earlier generation.

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Springfield Country Club Par 72. 6,684 yards 2315 Signal Hill Road 937-399-0351 www.springfieldccoh.org

Reid Park South Course: Par 72. 6,502 yards North Course: Par 72. 6,760 yards 1325 South Bird Road 937-324-7725 www.ntprd.org/reid_park_golf_course.htm

Springfield Elks 51 Golf Course Par 72. 6,527 yards 1536 Villa Road 937-399-2304 Mitchell Hills Club, Inc. 5350 Morris Road 937-399-0711 www.mitchellhills.com

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Donald Ross, who designed the 18-hole course at Springfield Country Club, also designed Pinehurst.

Rocky Lakes Golf Course Par 70. 6,075 yards 3950 South Yellow Springs Street 937-322-3211 www.golflink.com/golf-courses Locust Hills Golf Club Course 1: Par 72. 6,576 yards Course 2: Par 72. 6,572 yards 5575 North River Road 800-872-4918 www.locusthillsgc.com National Golf Links Par 72. 7,200 yards South Charleston 877-730-7676 www.nationalgolflinks.org Windy Knoll Golf Club Par 71. 6,820 yards 500 Roscommon Drive 937-399-0001 www.windyknollgolfclub.com Sugar Isle Golf Course Par 72. 6,350 yards State Route 235 | New Carlisle 937-845-8699 www.sugarislegolf.com

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DOWNTOWN

Discover a beautiful way of life in the

Heart of

Downtown Springfield’s downtown is not just the center of our city – it’s the heart of our community. That is why we continue to invest our time, heart and resources into creating a thriving center where people come together to do business, be entertained and celebrate. The HBC, PAC and Courtyard Marriott form the core of the National Road Convention District which plays host to many conferences and events.

P L AC E S T O S TAY + T H I N G S T O D O PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

N AT I O N A L L Y K N O W N A C T S

———— lark State Community College, whose Brinkman Education Center is located downtown, teamed with local leaders to build a handsome Performing Arts Center — beautiful Kuss Auditorium. Its stage hosts national acts and serves as a fitting home for Springfield’s Symphony Orchestra. Its Turner Studio Theater hosts a theater education program that prepares students for the future and provides space where local talent can be nurtured.

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H O S P I TA L I T Y IN DOWNTOWN

———— he Springfield Regional Cancer Center on North Street was the first medical facility to anchor itself downtown. It was followed by the construction of the new, state-of-the-art acute care hospital — Springfield Regional Medical Center — on a spacious campus between North Street and the handsome cliffs above Buck Creek.

Physician-owned Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital was the next to locate downtown, offering more than 40 surgical specialties in its modern facility at 100 West Main Street.

T C O U R T YA R D M A R R I O T T

H O L L E N B E C K B AY L E Y C E N T E R

A P L A C E F O R SP ECI AL EVENTS ———— n 2010, Clark State constructed the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center, adjacent to its Performing Arts Center. The HBC features state-of-the-art amenities and space for up to 1,500 event attendees and seated dining for 500.

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———— ith 120 rooms on six floors, the Courtyard Marriott and Mela Urban Bistro, on the downtown Esplanade, is conveniently located next to Clark State’s Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center and is one of the most recognized images of our downtown.

The newly constructed Mental Health Services of Clark and Madison Counties is the newest addition to the downtown medical community, providing a range of mental health services to individuals in a two-county area. greaterspringfield.com

N AT I O N A L R O A D C O M M O N S

A POCKET OF GREEN

———— o add gathering and green space downtown, the Community Improvement Corporation developed the National Road Commons and relocated the historic MADONNA OF THE TRAIL statue there. A block away, a streetscape project on Fountain Avenue has accessorized the look of small shops made more accessible by a change to two-way traffic.

The historic Bushnell Building, designed at the dawn of the 20th Century by the nationally known firm, Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, underwent a major renovation recently, making space for new business while again preserving the past. With the help of the Turner Foundation, several downtown churches also prepared for the future by countering the effects of gravity and erosion.

TIDBITE FOR A TASTE of Springfield’s past, go to the Fountain on Main and order the chopped olive and nut sandwich on grilled wheat, a tribute to a much remembered downtown eatery, Jim’s Sandwich Shop.

FAMOUS FIGURES WITH SPRINGFIELD CONNECTIONS

Take a Statue Tour Downtown VISITORS WILL NOTICE A SERIES OF DOWNTOWN STATUES IN SPRINGFIELD. HERE ARE THE STORIES OF SOME.

O.S. KELLY stands on his Esplanade in front of the Courtyard Marriott. Kelly was the financial backer of William Whiteley, whose Champion reaper turned Springfield into an agri-business manufacturing mecca. GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK looks west from the corner of Fountain Avenue and Main Street. Rogers had the unenviable task of trying to maintain an American claim over the thinly populated western frontier after the war for independence.

HARRY TOULMIN stands, pen in hand, across the street from the Bushnell Building. He was the patent attorney for the most famous pioneers in flight, the Wright Brothers.

A.B. GRAHAM, founder of 4-H, can be seen in a statue tucked

behind a building named for him at the southwest corner of Limestone and Columbia Streets. Graham was superintendent of the Springfield Township Schools where he persistently championed the cause of education to farm families.

TECUMSEH, legendary Shawnee leader, stands north of the

Springfield Museum of Art along Veterans Park Drive. Although a fierce warrior, he disdained the torture often practiced on frontier captives and tried in vain to assemble a coalition of Native American groups to resist the westward push of settlers.

DAVEY MOORE, the 1959 world featherweight champion, stands

along Limestone Street just south of the city’s downtown. Moore, who died days after losing a defense of his title, is celebrated in a Bob Dylan song. His funeral procession to Ferncliff Cemetery is the largest the city has ever seen.

FINE DINERS may want to try Cecil and Lime on Cecil St., or Mela Urban Bistro in the Marriott or the locally owned and operated Seasons Bistro, at 28 South Limestone Street, where the menu changes with the seasons.

HERITAGE CENTER OF CLARK COUNTY DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE

———— ur downtown has experienced a renaissance over the past few years with new developments including a stateof-the-art medical center, ice arena, artist lofts, a micro-brewery, residential loft space, boutique retailers and the John Legend Theater. Great things are happening in Springfield!

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1913 The year Springfield was voted the “Best 60,000 City in North America.”

———— he spectacular City Building and Market, a Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece by local architect Charles A. Cregar, is home to the Heritage Center of Clark County.

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EDUCATION

Our spectacular schools promise a

BRIGHT FUTURE for

In Springfield and Clark County, students are afforded educational opportunities that will not only lead them into the wider world but to an understanding of how they can contribute by staying in their own communities.

WHAT INTERESTS YOU? YOU’LL FIND IT IN OUR SCHOOLS! SPRINGFIELD-CL ARK CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER

G LO BA L I M PAC T ST E M ACA D E M Y

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OHIO’S ONLY BIO-SCIENCE STEM SCHOOL

COLLEGE CREDIT AND ARTS IMMERSION

———— he Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center, located near the campus of Clark State Community College, is a skill development and career technical education center offering 28 career preparatory programs to local junior and senior high school students.

———— he Global Impact STEM Academy welcomed its inaugural class to the campus of Clark State Community College. The early-college high school focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum specializing in the areas of Food Science, Bioscience, Energy and Environment. Now located in the former South High School.

———— ittenberg University and Clark State Community College offer collegelevel courses to high school students throughout the county who qualify and want to get a taste of what the next step holds. And before they get there, arts immersion programs offered by the nationally known Project Jericho and Westcott Design Studio provide enrichment opportunities — as do the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Symphony and the Springfield Museum of Art.

SPRINGFIELD CIT Y SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW SCHOOLS FOR A NEW MILLENIUM Thanks to voters’ support in 2000, the Springfield City School District holds classes in all new facilities that include 10 new elementary schools, three new middle schools, the Keifer Alternative School and the new, spacious Springfield High School. In addition, Springfield High offers a variety of advanced placement courses along with the International Baccalaureate program and its rigorous college preparatory instruction.

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A LONG HISTORY OF E X C E L L E N C E I N E D U C AT I O N ————

PRIVATE SCHOOLS HAVE LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF EDUCATION IN CLARK COUNTY.

CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOLS Catholic Central Schools, a K through 12 program, is preparing for the future with a $6.3 million building expansion to better accommodate its program of students with exceptional college acceptance rates.

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Emmanuel Christian Academy, which educates from preschool through high school, provides a Christian-based education on a gleaming campus at Springfield’s north end.

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL The school’s 1st through 8th grade program is one of the oldest independent co-ed schools in the state. Its students regularly become leaders in the high schools of their choice.

NIGHTINGALE MONTESSORI Nightingale Montessori is the area’s only Montessori school, providing an individually focused education for students in grades K through 12.

SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCS provides students in Pre-K through 8th grade an excellent education rooted in the certainty that all truth is God’s truth. They are committed to nurturing each child’s spiritual and academic development.

CL AR K COUN T Y SC H OOLS : CONS I ST E N T QUA LI T Y Our six county school districts – NORTHEASTERN, NORTHWESTERN, GREENON, CLARK-SHAWNEE, TECUMSEH AND SOUTHEASTERN – consistently see high graduation rates of students prepared for career, college or military services. Career and college readiness is a focus in the county schools with various popular programs such as fine arts, JROTC, FFA, College Credit Plus and more offering every student the opportunity to a high-quality, well-rounded education.

A Collage of Colleges THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OHIO FOR COLLEGES, AND THE SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY AREAS ARE TRULY BLESSED.

CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

Hometown Clark State Community College helped to pioneer two-year, post-high school education in Ohio. Its students, traditional and nontraditional, have more than 125 degree and certificate programs from which to choose. The college works hand in hand with local employers to create training and certificate programs tailored for local workforce needs.

Since 1845, Wittenberg University has set a standard of excellence both in liberal arts education and small college (now Division III) athletics. In more recent years, women’s field hockey and volleyball teams have begun to add to the powerhouse tradition in men’s football and basketball. Endowment of the Sarah Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement has strengthened ties with Springfield. To serve the community more directly, the university is also bringing a liberal arts flavor to more career-oriented offerings, including a bachelor’s in nursing program, a criminal justice program and an accounting degree completion program.

The curriculum includes the new Advanced Manufacturing Program that focuses on welding, additive manufacturing, CNC, and Industrial Maintenance which was funded by a $2.5M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

EXPANDING LOCAL HIGHER ED OPPORTUNITIES

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Vibrant Cedarville University is a 20-minute drive south. Carrying a proud 125-year Christian tradition, it has established itself as a top-flight university with a wide range of offerings, with strength in the science and health fields. Cedarville’s Yellow Jackets are a longtime powerhouse in the Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference, but the university has even more pride in its celebration of Biblical truths.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY MIDWEST Antioch University Midwest, in nearby Yellow Springs, provides a convenient way for adults to complete their bachelor’s degrees or to tailor individualized master’s programs to fit their career plans. The university’s Ph.D. in Leadership and Change has established itself as a program that fits its time, and online and overseas studies provide flexibility that makes it possible to fit meaningful learning into the context of busy lives.

ANTIOCH COLLEGE In the spirit of its first president, Horace Mann, Antioch College in Yellow Springs provides a rigorous liberal arts education with the belief that scholarship and life experience are strengthened when linked, that diversity in all its manifestations is a fundamental component of excellence in education, and that authentic social and community engagement is vital for those who strive to win victories for humanity.

URBANA UNIVERSITY - A BRANCH CAMPUS OF FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY Urbana University, 15 miles north of Springfield, is a private, liberal arts university situated on a small campus in downtown Urbana. Founded in 1850, the university’s small campus provides more opportunities for students to develop strong relationships with faculty and staff. Its Division II sports program is a popular choice for athletes who aspire to play top-level college sports.

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Among metropolitan areas of similar size, we’ve ranked second in the country when it comes to economic development that resulted in capital investment. We’ve made the top five list five times in seven years.

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Springfield is located in a state that ranks 4TH IN THE NATION FOR: • Number of interstates • Number of airports • Availability of rail service

OUR TOP 5 INDUSTRIES

MANUFACTURING Manufacturing is one of the largest private employment sectors in Clark County and employs more than 7,000 individuals with average wages significantly higher than the national average. Our top manufacturing areas are aerospace parts, auto parts, composites, manufacturing services and machinery.

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LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION Employing more than 2,500, logistics and distribution are strong in Clark County due to the county’s proximity to major U.S. highways and a healthy manufacturing industry. Logistics and Distribution is projected to grow at nearly 15 percent by 2020.

A GRIBUSINESS, FOOD PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY Clark County has a competitive advantage in the agribusiness, food processing and technology business with a 28 percent higher concentration than the national average. The Global Impact bioscience/agriscience STEM school and the agricultural application of UAS activity provides a unique opportunity for this industry, employing more than 1,000.

P ROFESSIONAL SERVICES The professional, scientific and technical services industry in Clark County — which employs around 900 individuals — is expected to grow with the national average of around 12.3 to 12.5 percent by 2020.

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Our Industrial Parks

C O M M U N I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T C O R P O R AT I O N O F SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY

wners and boards of directors looking for new places to park their industries need look no further. Springfield and Clark County boast six industrial parks. From the freshly opened PrimeOhio II Park to the NextEdge Applied Research + Technology Park, Greater Springfield’s five corporate, research and technology parks provide places where backing in and starting up are as convenient as can be. Here’s the lineup:

A CONDUIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GROWTH

———— egardless of size or industry, the Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield and Clark County (CIC) is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make your business a success.

ASS I STI N G G ROW TH

The CIC’s award-winning attraction and retention program, H.I.T.S. (Hire, Invest, Train, Space) is an economic development, government and workforce development partnership that works with local businesses that need assistance with hiring, making new investments, training existing and potential workers and expansion or relocation needs.

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THE J O B CO N N ECTI O N

Located south of Springfield adjacent to the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, it is 191 acres zoned for light industrial development and with a distinct transportation advantage.

Just north of the PrimeOhio parks, its strengths are the redundant fiber lines and multiple power grids that connect it to the most modern means of transporting one of the 21st Century businesses’ key commodities — information.

Through hiring events with OhioMeansJobs and internship initiatives with local school districts, innovative partnerships are matching the skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s careers with the training and internships offered to the current and future local workforce.

SPR IN G F IELD INDUSTRI AL PARK

Located off Leffel Lane, a skip from I-70, its 54 acres also are zoned for general manufacturing, which its stable tenants have done now for years. PR IM EOHIO CORP OR ATE PARK

This cornerstone park located at Interstate 70 and Ohio 41 has 13 tenants with 2,300 employees on 400 acres of industrially zoned property.

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PRIMEOHIO II

A neighbor to PrimeOhio, and facing Interstate 70, this new industrial park has 200 acres zoned for industrial development with frontage on the short-line Indiana & Ohio Railway, connecting it to larger systems.

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SIT E OHIO P ROGR AM

FOR A FIRST GLANCE at locations with easy access to Interstate highways, take I-70 to Ohio 41. Just north of the interstate, tour the PrimeOhio I and II industrial parks.

The SiteOhio Program is designed to increase the State’s portfolio of available industrial, manufacturing and commercial locations. Our community has three sites that have been certified as “construction-ready.” This means development can occur on them today and with no delay!.

For a look at a future in technology, visit NextEdge Applied Research + Technology Park on U.S. 40 about 1.5 miles west of Interstate 70. It’s on the left (south) side of the road.

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THE CANADIAN POPULATION

Springfield’s location on INTERSTATE 70 near INTERSTATE 75, means next day truck deliveries can reach 69% OF THE U.S. POPULATION and 74% OF THE NATION’S WHOLESALERS.

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H E A LT H C A R E

Q U A L I T Y H E A LT H C A R E I N G R E AT E R S P R I N G F I E L D

Keeping our

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When it came time to construct new modern medical facilities for Clark County, hospital leaders didn’t hesitate. They set their sights on the community’s center, its downtown.

BUILDING THE FUTURE BY GROWING THE PRESENT SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CANCER CENTER

O H I O VA L L E Y S U R G I C A L H O S P I TA L

QUALITY HEALTH CARE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN

CANCER CARE CLOSE TO HOME

A WA R D - W I N N I N G C A R E : N AT I O N A L L Y R E C O G N I Z E D FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE

———— ince opening its doors in November of 2011, the $235 million state-ofthe-art Springfield Regional Medical Center has provided the benefits of a modern, full-service hospital, providing 24/7 care not only to Springfield and Clark County, but adjacent communities. Its affiliation with Catholic Health Partners of Cincinnati makes Springfield Regional Medical Center a part of one of the strongest existing health care systems in Ohio — one expected to grow stronger as it becomes one of the largest players in the future of health care in the state.

13,500 The number of patients Rocking Horse Community Health Center serves on more than 56,000 visits a year.

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———— djacent to the new hospital, the Springfield Regional Cancer Center provides the latest in cancer care for most people in their own community, while providing access to a full array of clinical trials in partnership with the James Cancer Center, affiliated with The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

———— hio Valley’s Mission is To ELEVATE THE STANDARD of health care in OUR community. This commitment to patients and their families has been recognized on a national, regional and local level, including a top 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ohio Valley is the ONLY hospital in the SpringfieldDayton region to earn this highest distinction. Patients and their families choose Ohio Valley for excellence in medical and surgical care and the best patient experience in the region. Ohio Valley is proudly owned and operated by local physicians.

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D O C T O R S A N D D ATA

———— any of Springfield’s family practices are leading the way into the future of healthcare. Through the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative, the Springfield Center for Family Medicine and the Springfield Health Care Center are exploring the best way to track patients — from ER visits to hospitalizations to rehabilitation and back home with the smoothest handoffs possible, minimizing relapses and readmissions. It’s not the family doctor coming to the door again, but it is a friendly voice on the phone making appointments, providing reminders and troubleshooting to keep us healthy.

I N V E S T I N G I N G O O D H E A LT H

Quality Health Care for All GREATER SPRINGFIELD OFFERS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF HEALTH CARE OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OF LIFE SO THAT EACH PERSON MAY FIND THE CARE THEY NEED CLOSE TO HOME.

M E N TA L H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

A FULL SPECTRUM OF CARE

———— ental Health Services of Clark County opened its $10 million facility just across the street from Springfield Regional Medical Center in June 2013. With inpatient, outpatient, emergency and transition services, it also works cooperatively with the Springfield-based Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison counties to provide a full spectrum of care.

W R I G H T PAT T E R S O N M E D I C A L C E N T E R A N D D AY T O N VA M E D I C A L C E N T E R NOVEMBER 2011

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ROCKING HORSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

A MEDICAL HOME FOR EVERYONE

———— ith its core belief that every person deserves a medical home, the Rocking Horse Community Health Center provides primary care services to residents of all ages, regardless of ability to pay. The center, located just east of the South Fountain Historic District, underwent an $8 million, 42,000 square foot expansion to its campus in 2013.

———— right-Patterson Medical Center, located 17 miles southwest of Springfield at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, provides a complete range of services to eligible military beneficiaries in the region.

The Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 West Third Street in Dayton, offers a full range of services to area veterans. Springfield’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 512 Burnett Road, offers home-based health care and outpatient mental health services for our veterans.

CLARK COUNTY COMBINED HEALTH DISTRICT

INTO THE FUTURE TOGETHER

———— ust as the nation is starting to focus on how managing chronic illness can both improve health and cut costs, the Clark County Combined Health District is leading the community into a healthier future. With its Community Health Assessment in hand, the district is coordinating a community-wide effort to improve the overall health of the community.

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COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

A thriving community with

FESTIVE FUN

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Festivals always mean family fun, and Clark County contributes at least its fair share. Our longest-running festival – the Summer Arts Festival – is also our most recognized and loved. This free, month-long celebration of music and fun has been taking place between the scenic cliffs along Buck Creek for nearly 50 years and draws attendees from across the region and state.

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———— n what might be likened to a modern observance of the summer solstice, rows of lawn chairs start appearing shortly after sunup between the limestone cliffs of Veterans Park from mid-June through mid-July. It’s the time-honored method for reserving a prime spot for that evening’s performance at the Springfield Summer Arts Festival.

The admission-free festival has something for everyone — from those whose tastes run from ribs to Rachmaninoff. Tribute bands annually attract the likes of Parrotheads and Deadheads. Homegrown talents John Legend and Griffin House might drop by. Staples include the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and musicals showcasing local and touring talent. All play out as the sun sets on the beautiful and wellappointed Veterans Park Amphitheater. springfieldartscouncil.org

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———— ach Labor Day, history lovers and re-enactors from across the country migrate to George Rogers Clark Park for the Fair at New Boston. Held near the grounds of the Battle of Peckuwe, the largest Revolutionary War battle fought west of the Allegheny Mountains, the event transports attendees to the 18th century, where tinsmiths, blacksmiths and tatters display their wares between taverns, and ruffians do their best to avoid detection by constables on patrol. The regular firing of the 6-pound cannon near the stockade helps moderns hear echoes of the Ohio past while General George Rogers Clark patrols the grounds.

The admission fee to all events in the Springfield Summer Arts Festival.

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1790-1810 The setting for the annual Fair at New Boston.

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AUGUST

YOUR LOCAL EVENT SOURCE

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WA K E T H E L A K E

———— n Greater Springfield it’s not a question if something’s happening, it’s just a question of when! To find our what’s going on in and around our community, just click on VisitGreaterSpringfield.com. The events calendar will keep you up to date on everything from antique shows and symphony performances, to festivals and historic walking tours. You’ll also find plenty of info on local attractions, dining and lodging options.

ANTIQUING IN SPRINGFIELD

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E X T R AVA G A N T E V E N T S

———— n the third Friday in May and September, a traveling army of antiques dealers, pickers and flea market aficionados from around the globe descend on the Clark County Fairgrounds for the nationally known Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza.

Wear your walking shoes and prepare for a day of fun shopping where 2,500 dealers set up in a dozen buildings and outdoor sites across the entire fairgrounds — conveniently located just off of I-70 at Ohio 41.

———— n August, the always popular Springfield Farmers Market hosts an evening event on North Market Street and the Esplanade that includes 50+ local vendors offering everything from fresh produce and meats, to artisan goods and fresh cut flowers. The event includes live music, food trucks, cooking demos and more!

———— his one-of-a-kind event features F1 Powerboats racing from 0 to 120 MPH in a matter of just three seconds on the Clark County Fairgrounds lake! The side-by-side racing includes 90-degree hairpin turns, no brakes, and lots of action. You’ll also enjoy a beer garden, great food and live music.

B U C K C R E E K – A K AYA K AT TA C K !

pringfield – Ohio’s whitewater headquarters. Enjoy ‘Weekend Recreational Releases’ through the fall from C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir via the US Army Corps of Engineers. The releases run every Saturday and Sunday from mid September through November. ecosportscorridor.com

TOURING TIP no. 4 FUN ON THE FARM Drive 6.4 miles south of Springfield on Route 68 to Young’s Jersey Dairy for ice cream, food and farm-based family fun.

CULTUREFEST | SEPTEMBER

BLUEGRASS TO BELLY DANCE ————

rom Bluegrass to Tai Chi and Belly Dancing to Mariachi music, Springfield’s annual CultureFest not only demonstrates but celebrates the diversity of our community. It’s not just that steel drums and accordions share the program with bucket bands and Irish dancers. The late September gathering in Springfield’s core block brings the city together to show off the full spectrum of its family of faces.

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2,500

The number of dealers at the May and September Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganzas.

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DECEMBER

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H O L I D AY I N T H E C I T Y

———— lark County is fortunate to have charming village festivals in its repertoire of family fun. In late summer the annual Clark County Fair gives way to the South Vienna Corn Festival. The western Clark County Village of Enon welcomes autumn with its annual Apple Butter Festival, while just down the road New Carlisle celebrates its Heritage of Flight with a high flying festival complete with a parade of planes. South Charleston’s Gingerbread Festival, held in October, is a sweet preview to the holiday season that lies right around the corner.

———— his signature community event kicks off the holiday season in style with live music, food trucks, SantaLand at the Heritage Center, the Grand Illumination of the community Christmas tree on the Esplanade, Santa’s arrival, kid’s activities and the area’s best fireworks show! Held on City Hall Plaza the first Saturday in December.

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