r/Springfield

Hey everyone,

​31M back in the area. I grew up around Worcester, but I’ve got family in Chicopee and my home base is down in Atlanta now. I commute up this way every now and then, but sitting in the house when I'm here ain't it

I need to get out, travel around, and actually explore the area.

​A bit about me and what I'm down for:

​Background: Colombian, love different cultures, and always hunting for good Hispanic and Asian food spots.

​Interests: Anime, video games, outdoor walks/exploring, and finding cool low key places to hit up.

​Vibe: Definitely a social introvert with a pretty heavy dose of dark humor and sarcasm. 420 friendly 🌿, down to clown, roast each other a bit, and not take life too seriously.

​Looking for like minded people who want to link up, grab a drink or a smoke, check out some local spots, or just wander around Western MA and explore.

​If you’re down to kick it or have recommendations for spots around Chicopee, Springfield, or Northampton, hit my DMs or drop a comment!

I'm looking for a Muay Thai gym to train at. I can't really seem to find one. Gladiator trains MT, but it's not really what I'm looking for. Anyone know of a good place to train.

I feel like we have the same options that we've grown kind of sick of, that's probably why teens tend to hang out at union station to be honest, if you guys have recommendations i haven't heard of/done already please lemme know (im 18)

I’ve been a Springfield resident for all 23 years of my life, and I’m still remarkably lonely and isolated from the rest of the world. It could be my anxiety and depression speaking, but it genuinely feels like there’s nothing to do in this city. For reference, my hobbies are reading, writing, and gaming. I’m very much a geek. I’m trying to figure out how to get out of this rut. I sincerely have maybe two friends, and I hardly see them because that’s just how adulting is. I studied BJJ in high school very briefly, and I wrestled a year in high school, so martial arts intrigue me as well (though those can be rather expensive, and work schedules never seem to align with class schedules). I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, and I’ve probably pushed away the only people who cared about me at some point, but this isolation is merely exacerbating that sense of dread. I’ve been considering getting into hip-hop dance as well. Just throwing both existing interests and prospective interests out there to see if anybody has any leads.

We just moved to Springfield yesterday, so we are still trying to learn our way around and the good places to eat. Coincidentally, our son turned 13 today and is asking for hibachi for his birthday dinner. Good places around for teriyaki chicken and fried rice they will cook right in front of you??

We know Table and Vine carry a ton but we live in east Springfield and want to find some spots closer to home. Any suggestions?

I see PVTA is still offering no fare bus rides & school is out of session. So it must be a total, apocalyptic hellscape at the bus/train station now, right? Roving gangs of teenagers warring with each other & the cops? Unsafe for us regular folk?

It looks like I'm going to be moving there soon and was just hoping to hear peoples experiences there....ty

hows everyone doing in this storm?

a bunch of trees got knocked out along forest park,
pool shut down early lol, as i was walking out, rain starts POURING, then boom, the tree falls right in my path! im not sure how long this beautiful rain is expected to last, but i hope it waters our flowers, fuels our crops, and gives everyone a chance to restart tommorow 🫶🏼🫶🏼

In Springfield for the night, what’s the best dispensary for first time customer/medical patient? Any big first time discounts or medical patient exclusives?

has anyone had their power restored yet? we are off of plumtree and have been without power since 6pm or so. they moved the power line out of the street but that’s all

Hi all. Have a procedure at Baystate at 7. Should be done by 8. Want a sundae. I live in Northampton. Any good place to stop and get one on the way home?