Recreation Department
The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of high quality and affordable year-round leisure programs for Springfield residents of all ages, as well as extensive senior citizen services and a Community Pool. Programs are intended to support, regulate, and encourage participation in a healthy and active lifestyle; and to facilitate the use and enjoyment of Township parks and recreational facilities for the residents of Springfield.
Current ProgramsÂ
Programs will be announced throughout the year. Â You can sign up for announcements using the form on this page. You can also register for programs online through Community Pass. Click here to be redirected. Â
Community Pool
The Summit Area YMCA is the operator of the Springfield Community Pool in summers 2021-2025. Information on pool membership, Camp Cannon Ball, swim team, swim lessons, lap swim, and other summer programs is available online at https://www.thesay.org/scp. On the website, you can also contact the Summit Area YMCA to rent the Springfield Community Pool clubhouse party room all year long! Questions? Call the Summit Area YMCA at (908) 273-3330.
Chisholm Community Center | 100 South Springfield Avenue | Springfield, NJ 07081-1729 | 973-912-2227
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CHILDREN & TEENSÂ
Our kids are talented, hard-working and full of good ideas. We encourage and empower them to bring their goals to fruition with our many programs and coordinated recreation spaces and events. Take a look at all we have to offer and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for our staff. If you haven’t been to the remodeled community pool yet., this is the perfect time to go!
It’s our pleasure to serve the community and we take playing here very seriously. Come join the fun!
Adam Lieb, Director
The Recreation Department sponsors activities for senior citizen residents of Springfield, such as a free fitness room and weekly fitness classes, indoor pickleball, bus trips, health clinics, speakers, musical entertainment, movies, trivia, crafts, and more! A monthly calendar can be downloaded in the Program Flyers section and is also available at the Chisholm Community Center. The Springfield Senior Citizens Club is an affiliated organization that meets regularly at the Chisholm Community Center. A variety of programs are offered, such as cards, dominos, rummikub, mahjong, bingo, monthly meetings, luncheons, holiday party, and more. To join the club, download a membership form in the Program Flyers section or pick one up at the Chisholm Community Center.
The Recreation Department offers free weekday bus transportation for resident senior citizens ages 55+ to locations within the Township, such as grocery stores, salons, doctor offices, fitness clubs, banks, club meetings, library, post office, and more. To make a reservation in advance, residents can call (973) 912-2227. Requests made the day of between 8:00-9:00 am cannot be guaranteed. The bus service runs from 9:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Bus service is unavailable on municipal holidays, and due to inadvertent weather or staffing conditions, or pre-scheduled bus trips. The bus is equipped with a passenger lift for wheelchairs. Other riders should be able to board and depart the bus independently, or with the assistance of an aide. New riders are asked to complete an emergency contact form. The bus was generously donated by Investors Bank Foundation.
Updates & Announcements
Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Recreation Department Announces May 2025 Calendar for Residents 55+
Adult Cornhole League Returns to Chisholm this Spring
Public Speaking Classes for Kids at Chisholm this Spring
New 6th-8th Grade Division Announced for Chisholm Playground Camp
FIND A PLACE TO PLAY
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TOWNSHIP PARKS
Alvin Park (Alvin Terrace, off Morris Avenue)
Berkeley Road Field (Between Berkeley Road and Meisel Avenue)
Chisholm Park (South Springfield Avenue, at Shunpike Road)
Charles Cohn Memorial Park (Baltusrol Way)
Denham Park (Denham Road, at Donna Road)
Henshaw Park (Henshaw Avenue, at Hawthorne Avenue)
Houdaille Quarry (Mountview Road)
Irwin Park/Roessner Field (Irwin Street and Adams Terrace)
Laurel Park (Laurel Drive, at Hemlock Terrace)
Mountview Road Rest Area (Mountview Road, near Tree Top Drive)
Patriot Park (Wabeno Avenue, off Mountain Avenue)
Pool Field (Morrison Road, off Morris Avenue)
Ruby Park (Caldwell Place, at Mountain Avenue)
Smithfield Park (Smithfield Drive, off Milltown Road)
William Trivett Memorial Park (Colonial Terrace, off Morris Avenue)
Veterans Memorial Park (Mountain Avenue and Shunpike Road)