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2nd Annual Walk For The Wolves

Come meet Lakota & Cheyenne our Hybrid Arctic Wolves at the Forest Park Zoo's second annual Walk For The Wolves

Where:  Forest Park

When:  Saturday, May 8th

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Learn To Swim

When:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 5 - March 18, 2010

Where:  Gerena School, Plainfield Street Entrance

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On the Wilder Side

Where:

Camp Wilder (Parker Street)

When:

Session I:  July 5 - July 9, 2010

Session II:  July 12 - July 16, 2010

Session III:  July 19 - July 23, 2010

Session IV:  July 26 - July 30, 2010

Session V:  August 2 - August 6, 2010

Program runs from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm each day

Who:

Children ages 8 and older

Cost:

$200/Session (Springfield Residents)

$225/Session (Non-Springfield Residents)

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"Firsts Things First - Celebrating Springfield"

The City of 50 Firsts!

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Public skating

Public skating is offered at Cyr Arena in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. and Sundays from 2:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m..  There is a $5.00 admission fee and a $4.00 skate rental fee.  Birthday parties may be scheduled please call 787-6438 after 4:00 p.m. for booking and fee information.

 


Sports leagues

The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management offers a variety of recreational sports leagues to city residents. Want to register someone for a particular sport? Here's a list of contacts.

Take the Parks Survey

We need your help in gathering information!  Please take 5-10 minutes to share your feedback about the services, programs and resources provided throughout the City’s park system. More >>


Recent Updates

Monday, 03-08-2010
Aquatics Certifications
RE-CERTIFICATION CLASSES: Call to sign up for a scheduled class A.) Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO)- To become AFO Certified, you must attend the 16... more
Tuesday, 02-09-2010
Cyr Arena
About the rink The recently renovated Cyr Arena is the Park Department's public ice skating facility. The arena is located in Forest Park and is acce... more
Tuesday, 01-12-2010
Take the Parks Survey
We need your help in gathering information! Please take 5-10 minutes to share your feedback about the services, programs and resources provided ... more
Friday, 12-11-2009
Sports Leagues
The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management offers a variety of recreational sports leagues to city residents, both you... more
Friday, 11-06-2009
Afterschool Programs
Springfield's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Afterschool Programs provide participants with a broad array of fun, safe, hand... more


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