Situated in northwest Calhoun County, the City of Springfield, Michigan is an enclave of Battle Creek.
The chief route to and from the city from the east or west is M-96 (Dickman Road). Bedford Road leads into the city from the M-37 and M-89 intersection to the north, while M-37 continues southeast, entering the northeast corner of the Springfield city limits, and Helmet Road connects the city with I-94 and Bus-94 from the south. The W.K. Kellogg Airport abuts the city in the south.
The Canadian National Railway transects Springfield in an east-west direction, while the Norfolk Southern Railroad transects the northeast portion of the city. Amtrak passenger rail services use the Norfolk Southern tracks, with the Battle Creek Amtrak Station situated east of Springfield in Battle Creek.
The Kalamazoo River flows through the northeast portion of Springfield, while Helmer Creek connects Harts Lake, to the southwest, with West Lake, within the city limits. A portion of Lawrence Lake is within the southern city limits.
Battle Creek surrounds Springfield, and other cities and villages within twenty-five miles are Augusta, Climax, Galesburg, Richland, Bellevue, Parchment, Athens, Kalamazoo, Marshall, Olivet, Union City, Burlington, and Portage. The unincorporated communities of Level Park, Orchard Park, Morgan Corners, and Bedford are within five miles of Springfield.
The Springfield Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material response, fire inspection, and fire prevention education services. In contrast, police services are provided through a contract with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Schools located in Springfield include Springfield Middle School, Valley View Elementary School, Endeavor Charter Academy, and Battle Creek Montessori Academy.
The city owns and operates seven parks within the city, including B. Carol Hinton Park, Freedom Park, Linear Park Path, West Lawn Park, Upton Park, Rothchild Park, and Begg Park. Spring Brook Golf & Grill is located within the city, just west of West Lake.
Springfield was platted by D.J. Merrill and J.W. Bryce in 1904, at which time it was known as Merrill Park. Later, C.W. Post established a cereal factory in the community and renamed it Springfield for his hometown of Springfield, Illinois.
Springfield was part of Battle Creek Township until it was incorporated as a city in 1952. A few years later, in 1960, Springfield was briefly annexed to Battle Creek, but, due to strong opposition to the annexation, Springfield was given back its own identity. Since 1980, its population has been in the 5000s.
The focus of this portion of our web guide is on the City of Springfield. Online resources for the municipal government, any other governmental body within the city, local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organization, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities, are appropriate for this category.
 
 
Recommended Resources
Battle Creek Area Transportation Study
Headquartered in the Susan L. Anderson Municipal Building in Springfield, Michigan, BCATS is the metropolitan planning organization for the Greater Battle Creek area. Policy and technical committee members, staff, and member units are identified, along with contacts, meeting schedules, notices of upcoming activities and events, and opportunities for public participation. Links to various other transportation agencies, organizations, and MTPA members are provided on the site.
https://www.bcatsmpo.org/
CCHS is a public school academy chartered as the Battle Creek Area Learning Center. Its mission is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for students who have no found success in traditional high schools. Located in Springfield, Michigan, its address and contacts are posted, along with directions, an overview of its academics and enrollment policies and contacts, annual education reports, a student handbook, and employment opportunities, are included.
https://calhounhs.org/
Surrounded by the larger city of Battle Creek, the city is in the southern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The official municipal website provides the address of the Susan L. Anderson Municipal Building, office hours, and contacts. The city council and other boards and commissions are identified, and meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are included. City ordinances, GIS mapping data, water quality reports, local links, news, and other resources are included.
https://www.springfieldmich.com/
The tuition-free public charter school is located in Springfield but is open to all children who live in Michigan. Busing is not provided, but the school offers before and after-school care through its partnership with JumpStart Childcare Center. Its dress code, meal program, and an overview of its sports and music programs, clubs, and other extracurricular programs are provided. Enrollment policies and schedules, a student handbook, a school calendar, and a lunch menu are featured.
https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/endeavor-charter-academy/en
Located in Springfield, Michigan, JB's is a mixture of a homestyle grill and a full-service bar featuring several Michigan hand-crafted beers and spirits. Opened in 2016, JB's features lunch buffets, special menu items, and a variety of cuisine. Weekly entertainment options are provided, from live music to concerts, karaoke, and trivia and a large private dining area are available for groups. Food and drink menus, job opportunities, and contacts are posted, and its banquet room is highlighted.
https://jbswhiskey.com/
Situated on Avenue A in Springfield, Michigan, the brewery serves food and drinks. Its location, hours of operation, contacts, food menu, and a menu of the beers on tap are set forth, along with a calendar of events, and an online shopping area offering promotional apparel and other items. Also provided is the history of the business, which many may hope is fictional, and a blog discussing news and updates about the business. Its Order of the Pheasant membership program is featured.
http://territorialbrewing.com/