Parkwood Travel Guide
Springfield
Popular places to visit
Fantastic Caverns
Look for bats hanging from stalactites as you pass through the cool caverns of this underground cave on a jeep-drawn tram.
Hammons Field
Catch an event at Hammons Field during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Pythian Castle
Tour this striking 1913 structure to see dungeons that once housed prisoners of war and to find out about its ghostly associations.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Enjoy a stop at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
BigShots Golf
You can take time to visit BigShots Golf during your travels to Springfield.
The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks during your travels in Springfield. Discover the cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Parkwood
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44 by IHG
"The property is different upon arrival than what you see online when you are booking the stay. I felt bamboozled! I booked a double room having a king in one bedroom with two queens in the other bedroom. I did not realize that there would only be one bathroom and that was a major issue as my husband ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The interior decor of this place is beautiful ! Looks like a tropical island ! Palm trees, banana trees, and nice walk through. The only issues we had were the motel had a ton of kids- so we were not able to use the inside pool. The outside pool was getting a makeover - with a guy sandblasting - ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North
"A well laid out floor plan. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Good location that’s convenient to eats, drinks and shopping."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
"Clean"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG
"Clean room and wonderful staff. Had a cool room and comfy bed after working 12 hours a day. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North
"Always a great place to stay. Helpful and friendly staff, with a good breakfast option every morning."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood
Cooper Park
Though Cooper Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pythian Castle and Hammons Field.
Doling
Though Doling may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center and Dickerson Park Zoo.
Bingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingham and surrounding area, you can visit Enterprise Park Lanes and Pythian Castle.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rountree
Though Rountree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
