Forest Park

historic residential · 01108

Forest Park is Springfield's leafy alibi: a historic residential neighborhood wrapped around the 735-acre park the X marks as its center of gravity. The housing stock runs Victorian to early-twentieth-century, the sidewalks are wide, and the dating demographic skews toward people who have opinions about the zoo, the rose garden, and whether Sumner Avenue counts as walkable. The honest tradeoff is quiet. More porch swings than nightlife, more brunch ambition than late-night payoff. Good for second dates, Sunday walks, and anyone vetting your taste in trees before they vet anything else.

7,185

singles 22–50

53%

male

$29,963

median income

$1,281

median rent

The data

Forest Park by the numbers

Forest Park runs male-heavy, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Forest Park is about $30,000.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Massachusetts registers voters by party, and Hampden County is about 64% Unenrolled, with Democrats (25%) more than doubling Republicans (10%) - independents dominate.
● Verified · Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Feb 2025
The median renter in Forest Park pays about $1,280 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 7,200 Forest Park residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Forest Park

Forest Park
Dining
Red Rose Pizzeria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 5,592
Forest Park
Activity
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum★ 4.5 · 4,628
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 4,628 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Drinks
Student Prince Cafe and The Fort
German restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,906
Forest Park
Drinks
Max's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,475
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,475 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Max's Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Cafés
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 3.9 · 1,110
Forest Park
Dining
Taste Of Lebanon
Lebanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,060
Forest Park
Cafés
La Fiorentina Pastry Shop
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 870
Forest Park
Drinks
Nathan Bill's Bar & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 740
Forest Park
Cafés
Benson's Bagels
Bagel shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 609
Forest Park
Cafés
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4 · 495
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1000 W Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 01105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 495 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cold Stone Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Dining
Bamboo House Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 478
Forest Park
Drinks
Collins Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 415
Forest Park
Dining
Soc Trang Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 390
Forest Park
Drinks
White Lion Brewing Company
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.3 · 227
Forest Park
Dining
The Mamou
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 138
Forest Park
Dining
52 Sumner ( Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. )
Event venue★ 5 · 76
Wheelchair access
Find it
52 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 76 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 52 Sumner ( Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. ).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
On-site parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Activity
Break Time Springfield LLC
Amusement park★ 5 · 53
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1331 Main St suite 340, Springfield, MA 01103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 53 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Break Time Springfield LLC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 10 PM
Wed6 to 10 PM
Thu6 to 10 PM
Fri6 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Drinks
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 38
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1 MGM Way MGM Springfield, Springfield, MA 01105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Commonwealth Bar and Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Activity
Max's Swing Lounge
Indoor golf course★ 4.7 · 25
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Max's Swing Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Forest Park
Activity
HOPE Center for the Arts
Performing arts theater★ 4.9 · 21
Wheelchair access
Forest Park
Activity
Pan African Historical Museum
Museum★ 4.5 · 19
Wheelchair access
Find it
1500 Main St #2, Springfield, MA 01103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pan African Historical Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 4 PM
Wed12 to 4 PM
Thu12 to 4 PM
Fri12 to 4 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Forest Park

Forest Park by the numbers

Local date spots

Red Rose Pizzeria

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Student Prince Cafe and The Fort

Max's Tavern

Starbucks Coffee Company

Taste Of Lebanon

La Fiorentina Pastry Shop

Nathan Bill's Bar & Restaurant

Benson's Bagels

Cold Stone Creamery

Bamboo House Restaurant

Collins Tavern

Soc Trang Restaurant

White Lion Brewing Company

The Mamou

52 Sumner ( Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. )

Break Time Springfield LLC

Commonwealth Bar and Lounge

Max's Swing Lounge

HOPE Center for the Arts

Pan African Historical Museum

Reach Forest Park singles right where they plan dates.