Recreation Department Announces January 2025 Calendar for Residents 55+ We welcome the New Year with an active month of activities for Springfield residents ages 55+! The January 2025 calendar includes: a variety of games (monthly treats sponsored by Arbor Terrace Mountainside) such as poker, dominos, rummikub, mahjong, and puzzles; computer lab; open-play pickleball at the Chisholm Community Center (free annual […]
Springfield Recreation Announces Summer 2025 Camp Hiring
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 […]
USA Sport Group Indoor Programs at Chisholm on Saturdays this Winter
USA Sport Group Indoor Programs at Chisholm on Saturdays this Winter Keep your children active on Saturdays this winter! Springfield Recreation Department and USA Sport Group are offering the following indoor multi-sports, soccer, and tennis programs at the Chisholm Community Center, starting January 11, 2025. All programs cost $167 for 7 weeks. Register now at https://usasportgroup.com/orgs/993 Parent […]
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 […]
Learn to Ice Skate this Winter with Springfield Recreation Department and Union Sports Arena
Learn to Ice Skate this Winter with Springfield Recreation Department and Union Sports Arena Learn to ice skate this Winter! In collaboration with Springfield Recreation Department, Union Sports Arena is excited to offer another 6 weeks of indoor ice skating lessons for Springfield children ages 4-13 on Tuesdays 1/7/25-2/11/25, from 3:45-4:45 pm, or Fridays 1/10/25-2/14/25, from 6:15-7:15 […]
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 […]
Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Basketball Association Announce Travel Team Tryouts for 2024-2025
Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Basketball Association Announce Travel Team Tryouts for 2024-2025 Online registration is now open for travel basketball tryouts for Fall 2024/Winter 2025! Detailed flyers can be downloaded at www.springfield-nj.us/recreation. Click “Program Flyers” and then “Basketball”. Tryouts are offered for Nettes 4th-8th grade girls teams and Minutemen 4th-8th grade boys teams. It is mandatory that children are registered in advance for tryouts online on Community […]