East Springfield sits along Springfield's northern border, with easy access to I-291 and the Mass Turnpike (I-90).
East Springfield is a residential neighborhood full of a variety of 20th-century housing types, such as: Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Capes, and Ranches.
East Springfield has a branch library that offers a wide variety of family activities.
East Springfield is home to some of the city's largest employers, such as Smith & Wesson.
The neighborhood is also close to Elms College in Chicopee.