Blood Drive at Chisholm on Wednesday 7/1/26 Blood emergency! Donors needed! On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 2:30 pm-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign […]
MAGIC CAMP AT CHISHOLM WEEK OF JUNE 29TH
MAGIC CAMP AT CHISHOLM WEEK OF JUNE 29TH In the afternoons of Chisholm Playground Camp, join Academy of Amazement for an exciting and empowering “Magic Academy – Superhero Adventure.” Register at https://academyofamazement.com/springfield WHAT: Treasure hunting! Use superpowers to magically match a hidden glove, discover your volunteer’s dinosaur, get tricky with a magic pen, and open a portal […]
Flag Football for 3rd-8th Graders this Fall
 Flag Football for 3rd-8th Graders this Fall Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Jr. Dawgs Football are excited to announce Flag Football for the Fall 2026 season! See below for details and registration!  What: Learn football basics, weekly flag football practices and games Who: Co-ed 3rd-8th graders (as of September 2026) who live in or attend […]
Youth Tackle Football Registration Open for Rising 3rd-8th Graders
Youth Tackle Football Registration Open for Rising 3rd-8th Graders Registration is now open for youth tackle football! This fall, Springfield players will be joining the Triboro Bears, which also includes players from Kenilworth and Roselle Park. Teams are open to rising 3rd-8th graders. Click to view a letter with all of the details! Registration and payment […]
Recreation Department Announces June 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community
Recreation Department Announces June 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community The Springfield Recreation Department’s June 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as bingo, poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); “Shape Up with Liz,” “Forever Fit with Betsy,” “Kickboxing with Andrew,” and “Exercise, Movies, and Music with Union […]
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month 2026
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month 2026 The Township of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a ceremony and movie in Chisholm Park on Friday, May 29. The 8th annual event included a rainbow flag raising; “Wicked” on a big screen; treats and drinks from Halo Roasters; popcorn and rainbow ice pops from the Springfield Recreation Department; […]
Reading Enrichment, Writing, & Acting Classes at Chisholm this Summer
Reading Enrichment, Writing, & Acting Classes at Chisholm this Summer Registration is open for Acting, Writing, and Reading Enrichment classes this Summer at the Chisholm Community Center, taught by Party Maniacs in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! Classes begin soon! Questions and to register, contact Scott at partymaniacsnj@comcast.net or (201) 988-2445.  ACTING Acting classes for children ages […]
Girls Recreation Softball this Summer for Grades K-1
Girls Recreation Softball this Summer for Grades K-1 Registration is now open for Girls Softball in Summer 2026 for Springfield children entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026)! Please help us plan for the upcoming season by registering before the deadline of Monday, May 25, 2026! See below for details. Join us!  What Focus on learning fundamentals […]
Chisholm Afternoon Camps & Late-Summer Camps
Chisholm Afternoon Camps & Late-Summer Camps The Springfield Recreation Department is excited to announce a diverse lineup of afternoon and late-summer camps this summer. See below for camps and online registration websites. AFTERNOON CAMPS Academy of Amazement (MAGIC) Click here to register Week #1 (6/22/26-6/26/26) Week #2 (6/29/26-7/2/26) Kiddies Kaleidoscope (S.T.E.A.M.) Click here to register Week #3 […]