Voters again reject measure to annex East Springfield, by 44 votes.

Springfield Schools Bond Issue Remainder of Bob Artz Memorial Park is donated to the District. Willamalane holds first Summer Day Camp at Dorris Ranch. Willamalane Park Swim Center reopens as an indoor facility. Early in 1872 the board approved a "drawing school. Master Plans are completed for Willamalane parks and facilities. Special Events and Outdoor Recreation departments are created. Increasing traffic is causing the school district to move Hickory Hills K-8 school. Voters approved one of four proposals to elect school board members at large.

Hall to the former First Methodist Church on Patton Alley. Major remodeling and renovation begins at Willamalane Pool. The physical plant at the Willamalane Park Pool is renovated. Gary Walker becomes Willamalane's sixth superintendent.

Willamalane Baton Twirlers present their first annual recital. Walter Hansen becomes Willamalane's first superintendent. Landscape improvements at Lively Park and Willamalane Park are completed.