Just A Reminder!
If you have any Park maintenance issues please remember to call 311. You may also visit the 311 website.
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Recreation Department
For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 413-787-6434 or visit Afterschool/Summer Enrichment
Afterschool Registration Closed
Online registration for our afterschool programs at Bowles, DeBerry and Pottenger is closed. You can still login to your account to update your information.
Afterschool Programs
Looking for a free afterschool program that provides a safe, fun-filled environment for your children with lots of opportunities for hands-on educational and recreational activities to support what they do during the school day? The Recreation Division of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (DPBRM) runs afterschool programs at three elementary schools located throughout the city and funded by the City of Springfield.
Testimonials:
This is awesome! You guys are doing a great job. I just want to thank you for letting my children be involved in the program. (A Pottenger Parent)
Open Gym Programs
Night Gym starts on Monday, October 28. Runs from 5:30 to 8:30 each night it's open. The programs will be open until May. Also, please note that if the schools are closed for any reason, then the program is closed.
| Site | Days |
|---|---|
| Brookings Elementary School (Walnut Street) | Mon. - Wed. |
| Forest Park Middle School (Oakland Street) | Mon. - Fri. (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Chestnut Middle School (Plainfield St.) | Mon. - Fri. (Closed Wednesday) |
| Kennedy Middle School (Berkshire Ave.) | Mon. - Wed. |
| Milton Bradley Elementary School (Mulberry Street) | Mon. - Fri. |
For more information call 787-6434.
Sports leagues
Cyr Arena
Public skating is offered at Cyr Arena in Forest Park Friday and Saturday from 7:00 PM-8:50 PM and Sunday from 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM ends on March 28, 2025.
There is a $7.00 admission fee ($5.00 for youth) and a $5.00 skate rental fee.
Call 413-787-6438 after 4:00 p.m. for booking and fee information.
Municipal Golf Courses
Franconia Golf Course
619 Dwight Rd
Springfield MA 01108
413-787-6467
Veterans Golf Course
1059 S Branch Pkwy
Springfield MA 01108
413-787-6449
https://vets-franconia-golf.com/