Frequently Asked Questions

  • The 501c3 nonprofit group, Springfield Community Development Corporation was formed in 2019 in order to raise funds for and drive the project.

  • Year round economic driver
  • Community health investment
  • Catalytic project to drive development in Glenwood
  • Recognizing Springfield’s track history

  • This spring, U of O’s James West rant the fastest indoor 1,500 meters in collegiate history in Boston. Why not in Springfield?
  • Portland’s Karissa Schweizer set the American Record for 3,000 meters in Boston. Why not in Springfield?
  • The 2021 Olympic Trials and 2022 World Championships will bring thousands of visitors to the Eugene and Springfield area, what better time to showcase the future of our new facility?
  • Expanding our ability to offer a full slate of programs and tournaments from volleyball to basketball, pickle ball to gymnastics, and more, allowing more available community access to the Willamalane facilities that are booked hosting these events.
  • With the riverfront expansion in Eugene, a catalytic project like this one could expand that development all along Glenwood, being a premiere destination for members of the community as well as visitors.

  • Provide a space for indoor track meets, volleyball, gymnastics, martial arts, basketball, and other indoor sports year-round
  • Provide community gathering and event space
  • Generate sports tourism during winter months
  • Will complement the Bob Keefer Center, relieving tournament pressure and adding additional community access

  • Public Private Partnership
  • Public fund opportunities
    • Tourism Improvement District
    • Lotter Funds
    • EDA Grant
  • Private Funds
    • Donations
    • In kind gifts already committed
      • Chambers Construction
      • PIVOT Architecture
      • Butler
      • Beynon
      • Schirmer Satre Group
      • AHM Brands

  • Visible from I-5
  • Busy year round with events that serve residents and draw new dollars to the economy
  • Connecting U of O, development of Franklin Boulevard
  • Along the river
  • Catalytic project to drive other development along Glenwood

  • TrackTown
  • NCU – see letter of support
  • U of O – see letter of support
  • OSU “Having a regional facility that can attract high level competition in the sport would be extremely beneficial to our program.”

  • August 2019 – Hired part time project coordinator
  • August 2019 – SCDC 501c3 status granted
  • September 2019 – Approved Chambers as design-build partner
  • November 2019 – RFP sent out to Architect firms
  • December 2019 – Approved PIVOT as architect firm in the design/build process
  • January 2020 – Second pro forma conducted
  • February 2020 – Presentations made to Professional Women’s Network, Springfield City Club, and Twin Rivers Rotary
  • March 2020 – Presentation made to Springfield Rotary

  • SFA (Sports Facilities Advisory)
  • The feasibility study presented a financial forecast of the facility becoming profitable by year 5
  • Economic Impact
    • 5 year – $47 Million
    • 10 year – $109 Million
    • 20 year – $249 Million

  • We will be conducting a feasibility study to gather opinion of community members, potential donors, potential users, etc.
  • Presentations will continue
    • Groups presented to as of now
      • Springfield City Club
      • Springfield Chamber Board
      • Twin Rivers Rotary
      • Springfield Rotary
      • Professional Women’s network

  • Travel Lane County $10,000
  • Board Donations $2,300
  • Chambers Construction $50,000
  • PIVOT Architecture $75,000
  • Butler
  • Beynon
  • Schirmer Satre Group
  • AHM Brands