Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Recreational FacilitiesOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Willamalane Park and Recreation District operates five recreation facilities and maintains 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres in Springfield, Oregon. The district offers attractions such as Splash! at Lively Park and Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park, along with 29 miles of hiking and biking trails and 24 playgrounds, in addition to hundreds of recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, it is a special tax district with its own boundaries separate from the city of Springfield. It is governed by a five-member elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. In February 2026, Willamalane was named the 2025 Employer of the Year at the Springfield Chamber's Inspire Excellence Awards.