Parks Dept. fun for kids and families

All-Skills Soccer Clinic

The Parks department is sponsoring two soccer clinics.

When:  June 23-27, August 11-15

Where:  Central High School

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Free Shakespeare In Forest Park

Where:  Forest Park

When:  August 8-10

Cost:  FREE

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Hoop Clinics For Kids

Where:  Various Locations

When:  June 23 to August 28, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Co-sponsored with the University of Massachusetts Basketball Team

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Summer Tennis Programs

The Parks department, Recreation division is offering its Summer tennis program again this year.  Click here for an application.

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Inspire Works Enrichment Presents:

Weekend Wilderness!

Come experience the joys of a camping experience at Camp SECO this summer.

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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 2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m..  There is a $3.00 admission fee and a $3.00 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.