WELCOME!

Springfield Township, Lucas County, is located in Northwest Ohio, just west of Toledo.  We have many unique advantages for our residents, families, and for businesses located or expanding here.  The main advantages you can find include an outstanding education system, transportation, green space, a skilled workforce, and infrastructure.

EDUCATION:  Springfield Local School's 'Excellent' rating from the State of Ohio; located within 30 minutes from numerous schools of learning:  University of Toledo, Lourdes College, Owens Community Collect, Mercy College of NWO, Davis College, Herzing University, Stautzenberger College, Professional Skills Institute, and ITT Tech.

TRANSPORTATION:  Springfield Township is adjacent to western Toledo and served by I-75/US23.  This community is located near Toledo Express Airport, and just five miles west of US23 on Airport Highway.

GREEN SPACE:   where residents can exercise, get fresh air, walk their dogs, or take their kids to play;  Community Homecoming Park features a lighted softball/baseball complex, lighted soccer fields, and a walking trail; three neighborhood parks, and numerous nearby Metroparks.

SKILLED WORKFORCE:  due to the resources found at the various area trade schools, colleges and universities.

INFRASTRUCTURE:  finest Police, Fire & EMS, and Road Departments that consistently provide quality services.  The Township properties and buildings are fully served by a strong infrastructure system including electric service, natural gas, and telecommunications, with Lucas County providing public water and sewer services.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, VISIT, AND PLAY!

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From The Ohio Department Of Transportation:

With many school districts across the state resuming classes this week, school buses and parents driving their children to school are also returning to Ohio’s roadways.

A recent analysis by ODOT’s safety experts revealed 1,856 crashes involving school buses last year. With most schools in session 182 days, that averages roughly 10 crashes involving a bus each school day.  During the 2009-2010 school year, bus-related crashes led to 760 injuries and three fatalities.

There were also an equally alarming number of non-bus crashes in designated school zones, with 283 total crashes across the state.  Those accidents, often involving cars running into each other or fixed objects, resulted in 103 injuries.

ODOT’s safety analysis shows that driver inattention - including following too close, failure to control, and failure to yield - is the leading cause of these crashes. That’s why ODOT will be emphasizing a simple back-to-school reminder of “ABC - Always Be Cautious” during the final weeks of August.

Remember your ABC’s - Always Be Cautious - during this back-to-school season with these basic back-to-school safety tips for drivers:

1. Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits.

2. Watch for the flashing lights - stop for school buses loading or unloading children.

3. Look for children walking or biking near schools, bus stops and in school parking lots.

4. Don’t pass other vehicles in school zones as stopped vehicles may be allowing children to cross the road.

5. Avoid changing lanes in school zones and never make U-turns in school zones.

6. Don’t send or read text message on a cell phone in school zones - your focus needs to be on the road.

Just as school buses return to roadways this fall, so do teen drivers. Crashes among teen drivers in Ohio spike between August and January as younger, less-experienced drivers join in busy rush-hour traffic each morning and afternoon. In each of the past five years, October has seen the most accidents involving teen drivers.

For children who walk and bike to school, ODOT has invested more than $21 million in its Safe Routes to School program. The federal funding is being used in communities across the state to construct safer school crossing signals and sidewalks, provide new educational materials, add police enforcement in school zones, and create school travel plans to encourage more students to consider walking and biking.

Springfield Township was officially formed on June 30, 1836.

Please visit the HSSHS website and learn more about our history!

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