Springfield Recreation Announces Summer 2025 Camp Hiring Chisholm Playground Camp staff planning has begun for Summer 2025! Do you or someone you know want to work as a camp counselor? The Springfield Recreation Department is now accepting online applications for summer jobs at Chisholm Playground Camp. Instructions and online application are available at http://www.springfield-nj.us/departments/recreation/employment. The application deadline is Friday, February 21, 2025. Questions? Contact Brendan […]
Youth Baseball and Softball Registration Open for Spring 2025
Youth Baseball and Softball Registration Open for Spring 2025 Springfield NJ Baseball League (SNJBL) announces that Spring 2025 baseball registration for Pre-K through 8th graders is open online at www.springfieldnjbaseballleague.com. The early bird $25 per player discount ends Tuesday, December 31, 2024! Registration closes on Friday, February 7, 2025. Questions? Email springfieldjrbaseballleague@gmail.com. Register your child for Girls […]
SPRINGFIELD RECEIVES COUNTY GRANTS OF $40,000 FOR ALVIN PARK PLAYGROUND AND $5,000 FOR TREES
SPRINGFIELD RECEIVES COUNTY GRANTS OF $40,000 FOR ALVIN PARK PLAYGROUND AND $5,000 FOR TREES The Township of Springfield was awarded a $40,000 grant from the Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund and a $5,000 grant from Greening Union County at the October 23, 2024, meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Mayor Chris Weber commented, “The Township very much appreciates these annual grants which go a long way toward enhancing […]
Costume Contest Winners are Highlights of Halloween Spooktacular 2024
Costume Contest Winners are Highlights of Halloween Spooktacular 2024 The Springfield Recreation Department’s Halloween Spooktacular was held outside at Chisholm Park under sunny blue skies that reached 60 degrees on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The venue encouraged hundreds of community members of all ages to gather and show off their scariest and most original costumes […]
Township of Springfield’s Recreation Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Community Input
Township of Springfield’s Recreation Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Community Input The Township of Springfield’s Recreation Citizens Advisory Board has been brainstorming ways to reach new residents, residents with diverse interests, and residents who may not be served by existing programs. We want to hear from you! Thank you in advance for completing this short survey […]
Basketball Recreation Leagues and Clinics Offered
Basketball Recreation Leagues and Clinics Offered Registration is open for youth basketball — sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Basketball Association this winter! The following programs are offered for children who reside in or attend a school in Springfield: Clinics and Instructional Leagues (Boys Grades Pre K-2, Girls Grades Pre K-3) Recreation Leagues (Boys Grades […]
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month 2024
The Township of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a celebratory event outside the Chisholm Community Center on a warm and sunny Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024. The 6th annual program included a rainbow flag raising; DJ music by Summit Soundz; informational tables and treats by Halo Roasters, Elvira Chaush New York Life Insurance, Fidelis […]
Egg Hunt & Kite Fest Benefits from Perfect Combination of Sun and Wind
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, hundreds of community members of all ages joined together at Chisholm Park for the Township of Springfield’s annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fest, which was postponed from the previous weekend due to heavy rains and wet ground conditions. The event was sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department, along with Mike […]
Pink Zone Basketball Clinic Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Pink Zone celebrated over a decade in Springfield! Co-sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Basketball Association (SBA), the event was held at Jonathan Dayton High School’s East and Main Gymnasiums. The annual youth basketball clinic was chaired by SBA coach Jonathan DeSteno, and was led by coaches […]