Location: 42.105237, -72.6213712
Location
West Springfield is a city in Hampden County located on the western bank of the Connecticut River opposite Springfield. It offers a mix of residential streets, commercial districts, and highway access via I-91 and the Mass Pike.
History
Incorporated in 1774, the community developed through river trade, agriculture, and rail-served industry. Historic neighborhoods and riverfront parks echo its long connection to regional commerce.
Events
West Springfield hosts the Eastern States Exposition, a major New England fair drawing hundreds of thousands each year. Year-round sports, markets, and cultural programs further animate the city.