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; […]
Springfield Recreation Department Seeking Part-Time Recreation Assistants
Springfield Recreation Department Seeking Part-Time Recreation Assistants The Springfield Recreation Department is looking to hire part-time year-round Recreation Assistants to join our team. The position is responsible for: Supervising the Chisholm Community Center during afternoons, evenings, and weekends; assisting in the Springfield Recreation Department office, youth wing, and senior citizens wing, as needed; working attown-wide special events; and other related duties as assigned. A priority […]
SPRINGFIELD RECEIVES COUNTY GRANTS OF $40,000 FOR HENSHAW PARK PLAYGROUND AND $8,000 FOR TREES
The Township of Springfield was awarded a $40,000 grant from the Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund and a $8,000 grant from Greening Union County by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Mayor Richard Huber commented, “The Township very much appreciates these annual grants which go a long way toward enhancing our parks and beautifying our community.” The Township is matching the $40,000 Kids […]
Costume Contest Winners are Highlights of Halloween Spooktacular 2025
Costume Contest Winners are Highlights of Halloween Spooktacular 2025 The Springfield Recreation Department’s Halloween Spooktacular was held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Chisholm Park under sunny blue skies on a beautiful, brisk fall day. Being outdoors encouraged hundreds of community members of all ages to gather on the field and show off their scariest […]
A Recycling Message from DPW
Springfield Residential Recycling Center Acceptable Items Only Branches less 4 inches in diameter, in proper bin Leaves, Grass and soft vegetated waste in proper bin E-Waste, anything with a plug is acceptable […]
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL Registration is open for youth basketball— sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Basketball Association (SBA)! The programs below are offered for children who reside in or attend a school in Springfield. Register and pay online on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield. Clinics and Instructional League (Boys Grades Pre […]
UNION COUNTY LAUNCHES EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR GRANT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IMPACTED BY JULY STORMS
UNION COUNTY LAUNCHES EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR GRANT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IMPACTED BY JULY STORMS Union County, NJ –July 30, 2025 – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is launching the Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program to assist senior homeowners affected by the severe storms that hit the region on July 3rd and […]
Springfield Celebrates Park and Recreation Month in July
Springfield Celebrates Park and Recreation Month in July July is Park and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “Build Together, Play Together”! Springfield Recreation Department and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are celebrating Park and Recreation Month in 2025 by highlighting how park and recreation professionals help create thriving communities! Springfield residents, Springfield Community Pool […]