Attractions and activities in Springfield, Missouri are the focus of topics in this category. These may include local museums, historical places, libraries, theaters, art galleries, and amusement centers, as well as sports and recreational programs, teams, or facilities.
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Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks
Established in 1989, the Springfield, Missouri museum restores, preserves, and displays equipment, memorabilia, and documents commemorating the history of the armed forces of the United States. Its location, displays, exhibits, programs, projects, and membership policies are featured.
http://www.ammomuseum.com/
Housed in the historic former Fox Theatre and the Barth Building in downtown Springfield, Missouri, the not-for-profit museum began as a bicentennial project in 1975. Museum hours and admission costs are posted, and a description and photos of its exhibits, past events, educational and research facilities, and membership policies are featured.
http://historymuseumonthesquare.org/
Founded by parents in 1983, the Springfield, Missouri soccer program now occupies a 55-acre facility with twenty outdoor fields, seven of which are lighted, and an indoor facility with two fields. Its age-specific programs are highlighted, with a calendar of tournaments and events, soccer camps, and referee information.
http://www.lakecountrysoccer.org/
Based in Springfield, Missouri, the Generals are part of the MINK League, a summer collegiate baseball league that uses wooden bats and minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips and an intense summer league schedule. Its schedule, stadium, roster, and statistics are put forward.
http://www.generalsbaseballclub.com/
SAM was formed by a small group of community women in 1926, incorporating in 1928, and later becoming a city department charged with promoting the cultural heritage of southwestern Missouri through a collection of art objects. Its strategic plan, art classes, workshops, summer art camp, tours and school programs are discussed.
http://www.sgfmuseum.org/
The Springfield Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri. A Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the team plays in the Texas League. Schedules, ticket sales and promotional offers, statistics and scores, a team roster, photographs, video, and an online shopping area are included.
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t440
Springfield Metro Baseball League
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, the public baseball league was founded in 2007. Playing an extended schedule, its teams are competitive, with an annual draft, and use wooden bats exclusively. A season schedule, spring schedule, and orientation are posted, along with sponsorship data and a hall of champions.
http://www.springfieldmetrobaseball.com/
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, with six locations in Springfield, and branches in Ash Grove, Brentwood, Republic, Fair Grove, Strafford, and Willard. Its locations, hours of operation, and its resources for local history, genealogy, and other programs are defined.
http://thelibrary.org/
