Springfield Recreation Announces Summer 2026 Chisholm Playground Camp Staff Hiring Chisholm Playground Camp staff planning has begun for Summer 2026! 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 […]
Registration Open for Running Club in Spring 2026
Registration Open for Running Club in Spring 2026 Registration is open for the Springfield Recreation Department’s popular youth Running Club featuring Coach Megan Rezvani of High Rez Fitness — a youth and adult personal trainer, swim instructor, and former physical education teacher! Register online on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield Running Club features an 8-week schedule, plus […]
Girls Softball Registration is Open
Girls Softball Registration is Open Register your child for girls softball in Spring 2026! Leagues for grades K-9 are offered to children who reside in or attend a school in Springfield, sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Girls Softball (SGS). Visit Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield for details and fees, and to register online! Please note that you must also […]
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 […]
Girls Volleyball Clinics at Chisholm this Winter
Girls Volleyball Clinics at Chisholm this Winter The Springfield Recreation Department is excited to announce three 6-week sessions of volleyball clinics for 5th-8th grade girls in 2026! See below for details and registration information. WHAT: Volleyball instructional clinics and games WHO: Girls who live in Springfield or attend a school in Springfield COACH: Mike O’Brien, […]
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 […]