Parks Dept. fun for kids and families

The Greater Springfield Harriers Present the 29th Annual Snowstorm Classics

December 2008 - February 2009

What:  5K and 10K races

Where:  The Skate House by Porter Lake at Forest Park, Springfield

When:  Saturdays, 10 am

Cost:  $3

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"Firsts Things First - Celebrating Springfield"

The City of 50 Firsts!

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After school programs

Looking for a free after-school 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 runs nine, after-school programs at three elementary and six middle schools located throughout the city and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Get the details.

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 Sunday from 2:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m..  There is a $4.00 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.

There will be no public skating on Friday November 21, 2008 and Friday November 28, 2008.

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.