Springfield, Virginia
Where fun, convenience and easy commutes meet.
Welcome to Springfield.
Just 12 miles southwest of D.C., Springfield is a hub of family living, great restaurants and business. It’s known for the “Mixing Bowl,” where I-395, I-495 and I-95 meet, and for Springfield Town Center.
Springfield includes Central, North and West Springfield, and it’s a busy suburb filled with families and professionals who work in and around D.C.
The Vibe
Many military families call Springfield home thanks to its easy access to the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, and TSA headquarters is here too. There’s something to do for every generation, from popular attractions to quiet parks.
Family-Friendly Fun
The St. James, a 450,000-square-foot sports complex, is here, with climbing walls, an indoor water park, an Olympic-size pool, a gymnastics center and more. Local recreation spots like Southrun and Springfield Golf & Country Club round out the options.
Grab a Bite and Shop
Springfield has you covered for every craving, from Yard House and Silver Diner to home cooking at Bob & Edith’s Diner, Tex-Mex at Chuy’s, and plenty of Thai and Mexican spots. For groceries there’s Trader Joe’s, Giant, Whole Foods, Wegmans and Costco, and Springfield Town Center and nearby plazas have local and national stores.
Places to Explore
Hidden Pond Nature Center has quiet woodland trails and hosts field trips, camps and classes, including the long-running Pohick Rangers nature club for kids. Lake Accotink Park, less than a mile from the Beltway, covers 493 acres with trails (including the Cross County Trail), picnic areas, boating, and a carousel.
Getting Around
Springfield has easy access to Metrorail, commuter buses, free commuter lots and slug lines into D.C. and the Pentagon.
With amenities for every stage of life and Burke, Lorton and Fairfax right next door, Springfield is a comfortable, convenient place to live close to D.C.
More Neighborhood Guides
Alexandria
Colonial history, award-winning restaurants, and the Potomac waterfront.
Burke
Lakeside parks, quiet streets, and family-friendly living.
Fairfax
A small-town feel with deep history and the arts.
Lorton
History and modern comforts along the Occoquan River.
Woodbridge
Waterfront parks and easy commutes to Belvoir and Quantico.
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