Missouri State University Parent Guide
Welcome to Springfield; Home of Missouri State!
Set in the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountain Range, Springfield is where the outdoors and indoors blend. Springfield was named a “Top 50 Adventure Town” by “National Geographic Adventure” magazine and a “Sportstown USA” by “Sports Illustrated.”
Many of the city’s finest amenities, in fact, are its outdoor activities and attractions, such as the Ozark Greenways Trails Network where walking, biking, running and skating are popular ways to see the city and enjoy the outdoors. Another great outdoor asset is the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Not only does the center offer walking trails through a variety of natural habitats, you and your student will enjoy the informative visitors’ center and free programs offered on a variety of topics.
