Community Beautification Programs
City of Springfield – Community Beautification Committee
The City of Springfield’s Community Beautification Committee (CBC) invites residents, neighborhoods and organizations to help enhance the beauty of our community through two seasonal programs.
Adopt-a-Bed Program
Overview
Help bring color and vibrancy to Springfield by adopting one of the City’s public flower beds. Approximately 30 beds located in public right-of-way areas are available for adoption each growing season.
What Volunteers Do
Participants agree to:
- Clear and prepare the flower bed
- Plant flowers
- Maintain the bed throughout the growing season (weeding, upkeep, etc.)
What the City Provides
- Starter flowers
- Mulch
- Watering (optional—participants may choose to handle watering themselves)
What Participants Can Add
- Additional flowers or plants (at their own expense)
- A small sign recognizing the individual or organization maintaining the bed (at their own expense)
Who Can Participate
- Individuals
- Neighborhood groups
- Civic organizations
- Businesses
Why Participate
- Beautify our community
- Showcase neighborhood pride
- Gain visibility for your organization
Home of the Week Program
Overview
Celebrate Springfield’s most beautiful homes during this annual summer program, running weekly for 12 weeks.
- Start Date: First Sunday in June (June 7)
- Duration: 12 weeks (June–August)
How It Works
Residents may:
- Nominate their own home
- Nominate another home they feel is deserving
Judging Criteria
The committee evaluates homes based on:
- Overall property maintenance
- A well-manicured lawn
- Seasonal plantings and landscaping
- Enhanced curb appeal
Recognition
Selected homes are featured as “Home of the Week” highlighting the pride residents take in maintaining their properties.
Homes featured as “Home of the Week” are in the running to earn “Home of the Year” at the end of the program.
Get Involved
To participate in either program or learn more:
Contact: Duane Sims
Email: dsims@springfieldohio.gov