The land borders Le Grand Douet and Rouge Bouillon (modern Jèrriais spelling: Rouoge Bouoillon: red spring) and floods regularly.

In 1904, adjacent land used by the Caesarean Archery, Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club since the 1860s was acquired from the Rector of Saint Helier – evidence of early use of the site for sporting activities.

Springfield became the venue for agricultural shows, as well as hosting social and sporting events, including the Battle of Flowers.

Following the Liberation in 1945, the hall regularly hosted trade exhibitions, plays, pantomimes, shows, the Jersey Eisteddfod and other attractions.

The performance by the Rolling Stones in Springfield Ballroom on 21 August 1964[5] was notable for an incident when a member of the audience, Peter Smith, threw a tomato at the band as a protest against their attitude when appearing on Juke Box Jury.

On 30 November 1971 a record crowd of more than 11,100 spectators packed into Springfield to watch a match involving Manchester United.

[4] Part of the site was used for the construction of a new road, La Petite Rue du Val Plaisant.

The main pitch is currently used mostly for football matches, most notably the Muratti, and the Upton Park Trophy, and has hosted the Island Games opening ceremony.