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West Springfield Town, MA

West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,835 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is also known as "West Side", about the fact that it is on the western side of the Connecticut River from Springfield, a fact which played a major part in the town's early history.

The area that became known as West Springfield was settled in 1635. The settlers fled to higher ground on the east side of the river and founded Springfield in the aftermath of the great hurricane of 1635. West Springfield was good farmland, so some families did stay on the west side.

Given the continuing need to cross the Connecticut River to attend town meetings and east-west tension over resource allocation, the west-side residents petitioned the Massachusetts General Court to be incorporated as a separate town in 1756. After a particularly contentious town meeting in 1773 which bounced between meeting houses on opposite shores and nearly resulted in a year-long government shutdown, proposals for partition were eventually sent from both sides to the colonial legislature. On 23 February 1774, West Springfield was incorporated as a separate town, with territory including what is now Agawam and most of Holyoke.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.5 square miles (45.4 km2), of which 16.8 square miles (43.4 km2) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.0 km2) (4.50%) is water. It is on the west side of the Connecticut River, across from Springfield, and on the north side of the Westfield River, above Agawam.

West Springfield is bordered on the west by linear cliffs of volcanic trap rock known as East Mountain. They are part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. Both are traversed by the 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.

West Springfield is located 27 miles (43 km) away from Hartford, 90 miles (140 km) away from Boston, 85 miles (137 km) from Albany, 48 miles (77 km) away from Pittsfield, 139 miles (224 km) from New York City and 6 miles (9.7 km) miles from Six Flags.

West Springfield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Baystate Health is a not-for-profit health system providing both specialized and primary care. Healthtrax in West Springfield has an expansive fitness floor; an indoor lap pool; and group exercise studios for classes. For a rejuvenating spa experience, visit the Addison Choate, which offers a serene environment and holistic treatments. Fitness enthusiasts can head to Planet Fitness for a comprehensive gym experience with state-of-the-art equipment and classes. The YMCA of Greater Springfield provides extensive fitness programs, including swimming and group exercises. For a unique outdoor activity, the Bear Hole Reservoir offers scenic hiking and biking trails. Yoga practitioners can join classes at Transform at Amy Bourque Yoga to enhance their practice. The Eastern States Exposition hosts various health fairs and wellness events throughout the year.
 

Top Sites in West Springfield Town, MA are the Eastern States Exposition, Cinemark West Springfield 15 and XD, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and Springfield Museums.
 

ZIP code: 01089. Population: 28,835 (2020). Area code: 413. Elevation: 65 ft (20 m). Area: 17.5 square miles (45.4 km2).

FAQs

Is West Springfield, MA a good place to live?

West Springfield is in Hampden County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in West Springfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Springfield, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in West Springfield are above average.

What is West Springfield, MA known for?

The Eastern States Exposition started in 1917 as a reaction against the slow decline of New England agriculture. The annual fall fair is by far West Springfield's largest tourist attraction and one of the largest fairs in the country. The exposition grounds host many events on a year-round basis. The first Morgan horse was bred in West Springfield in 1789–1790.

What are the demographics of West Springfield, MA?

As of the census of 2010, there were 28,391 people, 11,757 households, and 7,117 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,665.7 inhabitants per square mile (643.1/km2). There were 12,259 housing units at an average density of 731.9 per square mile (282.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.68% White, 3.30% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.94% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. 5.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of West Springfield

Niche

Eastern States Exposition 

Cinemark West Springfield 15 and XD 

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 

Springfield Museums

Baystate Health

Healthtrax

Addison Choate

Planet Fitness

YMCA of Greater Springfield

Bear Hole Reservoir

Transform at Amy Bourque Yoga

Eastern States Exposition

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