WRA Fall Fest Oct 11, 11am - 3pm
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WRA Fall Fest Oct 11, 11am - 3pm ~
Read below for more information on WRA Fall Fest
Welcome to Westchester Subdivision Residents Association
Westchester is the largest subdivision in Springfield, Illinois with single-family houses, townhouses and apartment complexes. Our subdivision is proud to encompass two parks - Westchester Park and Lindbergh Park - with swing sets and large playground areas along with baseball fields, tennis courts and a volleyball area. Two churches are located at our main entrances: Parkway Christian Church at Veterans Parkway and Lindbergh Blvd., and Springfield Bible Church at Chatham Road and Westchester Blvd. Come visit our subdivision and see all it can offer you. The Westchester Residents Association (WRA) is a non-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors that works to promote good community relations, maintain the aesthetics of the subdivision and provide social events for our neighborhood.
Do you craft, create or construct - we are looking for you!
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Do you craft, create or construct - we are looking for you! ~~~
WRA Fall Fest
Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
We are looking for Westchester Resident-Crafters who would like to present and sell their wares at our WRA Fall Fest. All you need is your personal table full of your for-sale items. All residents are invited to participate. This year’s WRA Fall Fest is pumpkin-packed with orange excitement. Orange you glad about all this pumpkin fun?
Our Ward #7 Alderman, Brad Carlson, will be grilling tasty hot dogs, and there will be drinks, face painting by Kimberley, kids games and crafts along with the SHINY RED SFD FIRE TRUCK! City officials will also be on hand to answer resident’s questions. This year we are joining with Parkway Christian Church to provide plenty of activities and events to keep even a pumpkin smiling! Speaking of pumpkins, we will have lots of them to paint and some pumpkin bean bags to toss.
A pumpkin patch walk is new this year where you can stroll alongside pumpkins to win a yummy treat, and you can also test your skills by throwing bean bags at a clown (ummm, no not a real clown) or tossing balls into pumpkins. Did I mention pumpkins? Because we will have some to paint too!
For more information on how to set up your shop at the Fall Fest, please include your address and write to WRApresident1970@gmail.com. Thank you.
Lindbergh Park Equipment Upgrades
New Playground Equipment Update
You asked. We listened. We took action.
In July 2025, the Springfield Park District installed a new set of playground equipment in Lindbergh Park for children ages 5-12. The new playground replaced the existing equipment which was installed in the 1990s for which replacement parts are no longer available. The upgrade in equipment was partially financed by the Springfield Park District along with a gift of matching funds from an anonymous donor.
Although the new playground was appreciated by our residents, it was apparent that the older children missed the former outdoor play structure which had larger equipment to enjoy. In response to residents’ concerns regarding this issue, the WRA President, Patricia Schnepp, reached out to Jason Graham of the Springfield Park District. At Patricia’s request, the Park District adjusted the height of the swings to accommodate taller children and plans to add additional equipment to the park.
The WRA is pleased to announce that the Springfield Park District will add two additional pieces of equipment for older children which includes a new swing set and a tire swing for the taller kids. The Board appreciates both the prompt and positive response from the park district, and working with residents to make Lindbergh Park a playground inclusive for all children and ages.
Should we change Tennis Courts to Pickleball Courts?
You asked. We are listening.
The Westchester Residents Association has been asked to consider requesting the Springfield Park District to convert the Lindbergh Park tennis court to a pickleball court. If you are a pickleball player, please note that Springfield Park District has pickleball courts in several of our local parks listed on the Park District’s website: Springfield Park District Home I Parks and Programming Info.
Our Westchester residents enjoy the existing tennis courts and there are others who would like a pickleball court instead. The potential conversion brings up concerns with pickleball producing sounds louder than tennis. The higher pitch of pickleball and paddles makes it more noticeable and potentially more irritating to some residents, especially those adjacent to the court.
Here is where we need YOUR help. If you have questions, comments or concerns about a potential pickleball court, or if you wish to keep the existing tennis court, please send your opinion to the WRA board. The board will take all comments into consideration before voting. You must email the WRA president Patricia with your name, address, phone number, and comments by August 10th to:
WRAPresident1970@gmail.com