As March turns into April, the flowers are beginning to bloom bigger and the sun is beginning to shine brighter because spring has SPRUNG! With that being said, there are so many fun things to do outside in Springfield to keep you busy on a beautiful spring day. (Most of these are cheap or free too, so that’s definitely a plus!)
Springfield Conservation Nature Center: 4601 S. Nature Center Way
Hike the beautiful trails, look for more than 180 species of birds, and expect to see deer, turkey, mink, muskrat, reptiles, amphibians, and insects! The views are incredible! You won’t be disappointed with the nature center!
Fantastic Caverns: 4872 North Farm Road 125
Tour the caverns in jeep-drawn trams. You will experience the magnitude, the stillness, and the splendor of the Fantastic Caverns while preserving its natural features.
Dickerson Park Zoo: 3043 North Fort
The Dickerson Park Zoo is a great outdoor activity for all ages! See all the different animals and even feed the giraffes! Visiting the zoo would be a great study break!
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden: 2400 Scenic
Stroll through the beautiful garden and see the pure beauty of nature. Mizumoto is super relaxing and the scenery is breathtaking!
Jordan Valley Park: 635 E Trafficway St
Jordan Valley Park is super close to campus so it would make an awesome study spot! On a nice spring day, you will be able to enjoy the peace of the beautiful fountains!