SPRINGFIELD CELEBRATES PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN JULY July is Park and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “The Power of Parks and Recreation”! Springfield Recreation Department and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are celebrating Park and Recreation Month in 2026 by highlighting “The Power Of…” — the power of parks and recreation, play, […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]