What is in abundance in the Downtown Springfield?
Great entertainment and service providers. You can go on a walking tour of all the downtown Murals.
What is lacking in the Downtown Springfield?
Not a ton of video game stores or toy stores. We only saw one housing option on Main Street.
Are there any advantages of living in Downtown Springfield?
Lots of restaurant options, close to a great theater, and small grocery stores.
Are there any disadvantages of living in Downtown Springfield?
You will have to go somewhere else if you want toys. You are also far from a large grocery store. Close to lots of bussing at Springfield Station.
What advice would you give to someone who was moving to the Downtown Springfield?
If you want movies or toys, Downtown Springfield is not for you. If you want shopping, eat, see a play or take the bus, Downtown Springfield is for you.
Bus routes serving Downtown Springfield?
EmX, 11, 17, 18, 85 and 91
Nearest Grocery Store?
Safeway, Pioneer Parkway E and Q streets, Albertsons Mohawk and Marcola Roads and Walmart in Gateway Area
Downtown Springfield Housing:
The Royal Building: 5th and Main Street
Downtown Springfield Business:
Los Faroles Ice Cream Parlour: Springfield Station, South A Street and 4th Streets
Los Faroles Taqueria: Springfield Station, South A Street and 4th Streets
Planktown Brewing Company and Restaurant: 4th and Main Streets
Mezza Luna Restaurant: 5th and Main Street
Castle Games: Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets
The Pump Cafe: 7th and Main Streets
Subway Restaurant: 8th and Main Streets
Downtown Springfield Post School Education:
Emerald Art Center: 5th and Main Streets
Springfield Museum: 6th and Main Streets
Downtown Springfield Service Providers:
Springfield City Hall: 5th and A Streets
Springfield City Jail: Pioneer Parkway E and A Streets
Springfield Police Department and Municipal Court: 4th and B Streets
Downtown Springfield Recreation:
Ken Kesey Mural: 4th street between Main and A Streets
Simpsons Mural: 6th Street between Main and A Streets
Honor and Respect Mural: 5th and Main Streets
Wildish Theater: Main Street between 6th and 7th Streets
Downtown Springfield Neighborhood Resources:
Springfield LTD Bus Station: South A Street and 4th Streets
Cricket Wireless: Springfield Station, South A Street and 4th Streets
Erica Meat Market and Grocery: 6th and Main Streets
Bright Oak Meats, Inc. 7th and Main Streets
Banner Bank: S 7th and Main Streets
Springfield Post Office: 7th and A Streets
Springfield Public Library: 5th and A Streets
Sprout Year Round Farmer’s Market: 4th and A Streets
100 Mile Bakery: Inside Sprout Building, 4th and A Streets
