Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent.

We make it our mission to deliver exceptional parks and recreation to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

Willamalane is committed to taking action against oppression by: 

• Creating inclusive spaces where everybody feels welcome and valued.
• Identifying and removing obstacles to belonging. 
• Improving accessibility for indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the district. 
• Improving training, resources, recruitment, accountability, and work environment practices.
• Expanding outreach to oppressed community groups. 

Willamalane invites all community members and staff to embrace its values: respect, engagement, collaboration, and safety.