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Willamalane Park and Recreation District • 541-736-4544

Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates seven recreation facilities and 34 parks and open spaces that make up more than 700 acres. Highlights include Splash! at Lively Park, Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park, Wildish Community Theater, nine waterfront areas, 11 miles of hiking and biking trails, 19 sports fields and 21 playgrounds. Willamalane offers hundreds of recreation programs to more than 60,000 patrons. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent.

2010 News Releases

July 29 Free outdoor movie at Back-to-School Bash

July 28 Antique appraisal at Adult Activity Center

July 26 Applicant sought for Willamalane Board of Director

July 17 SummerFest Starts Today! Lots of Photo Ops!

July 7 Volunteers needed for SummerFest July 16-18

July 1 TV’s American Idols to perform at Island Park

June 25 PHOTO OP: ‘Tomb Raiders’ hit Hendricks Bridge Park today

June 22 Open House meeting for park management plans

June 17 There’s still time to sign up for summer camps

June 15 Entries now being acccepted for Sweet Treat Contest

June 10 ‘Stagecoach’ tickets still available

June 9 Willamalane to operate and manage Camp Putt

June 3 Free PetFest Event set Saturday, July 17

June 3 July adult activities

May 28 The wild west invades the Wildish Theater

May 28 Willamalane talk explores cultural shifts in friendship

May 28 Auditions under way for two youth talent shows

May 24 Springfield SummerFest lineup

May 24 SummerFest admission wristbands available online

May 20 Willamalane unveils new picnic shelters, playground

May 19 Picnic shelters, dog parks, playground unveiling May 20

May 18 Middle Fork Path and Clearwater Park Construction Updates

May 14 Free, four-part series on caring for aging parents

May 14 Mother-Daughter Tea pours out on Saturday

May 12 Historic preservation event at Dorris Ranch on May 22

May 5 June calendar highlights

May 5 June adult activities

May 4 There's still time to take Willamalane's survey

May 3 Photo Op: Giraffe Heroes service-learning projects

Apr 29 Mother-Daughter Tea May 15

Apr 23 Photo Op: Volunteers to finish new park playground

Apr 22 Benefit auction May 1

Apr 19 Volunteers to invade Willamalane Park to build playground

Apr 15 Public input sought on services and programs

Apr 9 Signups end April 16 for Bracket Battle Basketball Tourney

Apr 6 May calendar highlights

Mar 29 Additional park volunteers needed in April

Mar 29 Media Tip Sheet: April story ideas

Mar 24 The Essentials at Wildish Theater April 10

Mar 22 Photo Op: FBI comes to Camp Whodunit

Mar 16 Two radio fantasies at Wildish Theater

Mar 15 Swim facilities to extend hours for spring break

Mar 15 First 3-on-3 basketball tourney set April 24-25

Mar 11 Signups now under way for ‘Spring Break Whodunit?’

Mar 10 Volunteers needed to help build new playground

Mar 8 Tickets on sale for 50th annual MEGGA Hunt

Mar 4 April calendar highlights

Mar 4 April adult activities

Feb 16 Agency on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Feb 4 March calendar highlights

Feb 4 March adult activities

Feb 1 Valentine’s Day story ideas for reporters

Jan 28 Photo Op: Young food critics invade local restaurant

Jan 7 Photo/Video Op: Behind the scenes

Jan 5 February calendar highlights

Jan 5 February adult activities

Jan 4 Tickets available for ‘The Maltese Falcon’ opening this week

Go to the archive for older releases

2010 Articles published by local media

July 18 Springfield's celebration fun for both people and pets

July 16 “Idol” alum Kristy Lee Cook saddles up her hopes in Springfield

July 15 At SummerFest this weekend, celebrate Springfield

July 2 Summer program serves families of all income levels

June 29 Summer reading hits this spot

June 25 City’s busy summer has just one ‘Idol’ day

June 24 Willamalane has summer fun lined up

June 24 At home with history

June 16 Willamalane entering putting partnership

June 16 Contest for cooks

June 10 Willamalane will manage Camp Putt

June 6 19th century Oregon ranch remains well-kept, much-loved

June 6 Employees on green teams help the bottom line

June 4 SummerFest admissions on sale

May 30 Harvesting history

May 27 Lively Dog Park officially opened to local canines

May 27 Inaugural 5k run part of city’s 125th birthday party

May 21 Summer Camp Expo

May 20 Less bark, no bite

May 20 Briefly: Springfield

May 20 It’s time to sign children up for summer camps

May 13 City gives dogs room to roam

May 13 Two parks open to drinking

Apr 28 Lively Park opens with help from OPRD Grant

Apr 22 From farm life to fudge

Apr 22 Willamalane fundraiser features wine and music

Mar 23 A new route for bikers and walkers

Mar 18 Spring Break, Basketball, & MEGGA Hunt

Mar 12 'Spring Break Whodunit’ camp set

Mar 8 Keep moving

Mar 1 The Willamette Valley's Stone Age king

Feb 19 Willamalane will serve up a giant cake at SummerFest

Feb 18 Willamalane expands Web presence

Feb 11 At Willamalane, lots of fun for Valentine’s Day

Feb 4 Historic interpreter brings famous women to life

Feb 4 Hearts, sprinkles and chocolate

Jan 24 Community pitches in for Springfield birthday

Jan 7 Park gets face lift

Jan 7 Radio Redux at the Wildish: Stuff that dreams are made of

Go to the archive for older articles

Willamalane in the News

2010 SummerFest on KMTR Newsource 16

KMTR interviews Mike Moskovitz, Willamalane's public affairs manager about the success of the SummerFest celebration in Springfield, Oregon.

Willamalane's First Dog Park on KEZI-TV

Springfield's first dog park complex designed for small and large dogs opened May 20, 2010. It includes a 0.75-acre park for small dogs and two 1.5-acre parks for large dogs. A small dog is defined as any dog less than 25 pounds. The dog areas include splash pools for cooling off, shade trees, benches and gravel paths that surround the lawn areas. In addition, the fenced complex includes a shelter with picnic tables.

Willamalane's Whodunnit on KMTR Newsource 16

Two Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents visit Camp Whodunit to talk about what the FBI does, what it takes to be a special agent and how agents are trained.

Willamalane Park's New Playground Project

Willamalane Park's playground project is the focus of this KMTR NewsSource 16 TV report.

Willamalane Presents War of the Worlds by Fred Crafts' Radio Redux Players

Fred Crafts is interviewed by Shelly Kurtz on KVAL 13. War of the Worlds, performed Oct. 9, 10 and 11 at the Wildish Theater in Springfield, Oregon, is sponsored by Willamalane and KLCC 89.7 FM.

Middle School Sports

In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is offering sports activities starting this fall. The season will kick off with co-ed flag football and girls volleyball. Later offerings will include basketball and soccer.

Willamalane Videos

At Willamalane Everybody's Happy

An overview of Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield, Oregon.

Volunteer

Volunteer at Willamalane Park and Recreation District.

Adult Activity Center

Overview video of Willamalane Park and Recreation District's Adult Activity Center in Springfield, Ore.

Willamalane Preschool 2009

Children, ages 4-5, participate in Willamalane Park and Recreation District's half-day preschool program called Ready Robins. Trained staff members work with children to expand reading, writing, science and math concepts. Children also enjoy art, creative movement and imaginative play.

Springfield SummerFest 2009

The streets of Springfield, Oregon turned into a 70's party last night. It was a great time to relax, have a beer and talk to folks you haven't seen in a long time.

Pets on Parade

If you missed our first pet parade, you can see it here on YouTube. The video was shot by a Willamalane patron.

TV Commercials

SummerFest 2010
Willamalane's SummerFest celebrates Springfield in a big way! The city marks its 125th birthday with a look back at its roots: from Indian days to pioneer ways and more. Check out the historic village at Saturday's FamilyFest, listen to Satin Love Orchestra and TV's "American Idol" stars, race all over town in the Ranch to River Run/Walk, and eat birthday cake — lots and lots of birthday cake. It's a party, Springfield!

Splash! at Lively Park TV commercial called "Waves"

Splash! at Lively Park TV commercial called "Vacation Getaway."

Splash! at Lively Park TV commercial called "Birthday Party."

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SHORT DESCRIPTION
Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates seven recreation facilities and 34 parks and open spaces in Springfield, Ore. Willamalane offers hundreds of recreation programs to more than 60,000 patrons. Visit willamalane.org or call 541-736-4544 to learn more.

FULL DESCRIPTION
Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates seven recreation facilities and 34 parks and open spaces that make up more than 700 acres. Highlights include Splash! at Lively Park, Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park, Wildish Community Theater, nine waterfront areas, 11 miles of hiking and biking trails, 19 sports fields and 21 playgrounds. Willamalane offers hundreds of recreation programs to more than 60,000 patrons. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. Online information is available at willamalane.org.