J. Edward Christian Municipal Office Building.
26 Central Street. West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
West Springfield Park & Recreation
Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone 413 -263 -3284 Fax 413-739-1549
The Josiah Day House
The Josiah Day House, built in 1754, is the oldest known brick salt box style house in the country. Located opposite the Common, the 'Old Day House' is owned and maintained by the Ramapogue Historical Society, who provide programs and tours for the public. The Tours for Kids Program is offered in the spring for the town's fifth graders. Special tours can be scheduled anytime by calling (413) 732-6187. Come Join Us!
Membership: Individual: $10.00 Family: $25.00 Lifetime individual: $100.00 Lifetime Family:$150.00
Program Schedule for 2016
Unless otherwise noted: Meeting are held at Mittineague Congrigational Church, 1840 Westfield Street at 7:00p.m.
March 16th - This meeting is sponsored by the Agawam Historical Association.
The Captain Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam, MA
Expected speaker - Wayne Phaneuf, Springfield Newspaper
April 19th - 100th Anniversary of the “Big E”
Noreen Tassinari - Marketing Director at the “Big E”
May 10th - 6:00 p.m. - Annual Dinner Meeting at Mittineague United Methodist Church,
800 Amostown Road. Music by Richie Mitnick
October 18th - TBA
November 15th - Eric Rosenholm, Historian
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge, 71 Years Ago
Josiah Day Hosue Tour Schedule for 2016
Hours of Day House Tours: 12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Saturday, June 25th
Annual Strawberry Social
Saturday, July 4th
Fourth of July
Saturday & Sunday August 13th & 14th
West Side's Taste of the Valley
Monday, September 5th
Labor Day
4th Annual Mayor's Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 11th
12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. - Mittineague Park
Bundle up the family and come out for a free, fun
time of winter events, ice sculpture, arts & crafts,
bonfire and cookout at the Unico Building.
Springfield Thunderbirds!
Enjoy the fun and excitement of Springfield Thunderbird’s Hockey with your family! Fun for all ages! Enjoy great seats at a discounted price! W.S. Park & Recreation various youth sports programs will benefit from receiving a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales. Come out and support the Thunderbirds hockey team while supporting your local Park & Recreation Dept.
Purchase discount tickets at the W.S. Park & Recreation Office, 26 Central St.
(Purchase Deadline: Business Day Prior to Game Day by 3:00PM.)
Ticket prices are $17.00 per person.
(Checks made payable to: “Springfield Thunderbirds”)
Friday, December 16, 2016 vs. Binghamton Senators
Monday, January 16, 2017 vs. Lehigh Valley
Friday, February 10, 2017 vs. Hartford
Saturday, March 11, 2017 vs. Hartford
Saturday, April 1, 2017 vs. Providence Bruins
Fishing Derby
Saturday, April 8th
7:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. - Upper Reservoir
For all kids who love to fish--or who’d love to give it a try. The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department will host the 31st Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Upper Reservoir, located at the intersection of Amostown Road and Smyrna Street.
The Fishing Derby is open to children 15 years and younger and is generously sponsored by Sullivan Paper Company and Donut Dip, Inc. The Derby is free; however, contestants must furnish their own equipment and bait. Trophies will be awarded according to category and age group. Each participant will receive a “goodie bag”. Also, participants can register for a drawing of some neat prizes such as fishing rods, reels and tackle boxes. A full concession stand will be available. Proceeds to benefit future Park & Recreation programming.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15th
9:45a.m. - Mittineague Park
Join the Search for over 7,000 eggs
The annual Easter Egg Hunt, for West Springfield Town children, ages 7 years and younger will be held on Saturday, April 15th at Mittineague Park. Children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and receive a candy treat between 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin SHARPLY at 10:30 a.m. The children will be divided into three color - coded age groups, Yellow for 2 years and under, Pink for 3 to 4 years, and Purple for 5 to 7 years old. Each age group will have a separate section to partake in their hunt for candy-filled eggs. Please look for your child’s age grouping color.
In the event of inclement weather, please call 781-3020 or visit us on line at www.wsparkandrec.com for updated information regarding the hunt. Due to the fields being extremely wet, please dress your children appropriately. Please note that Mittineague Park will be closed to vehicles from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. due to the event. In addition, at the Easter Bunny’s request, we ask that you leave your dogs at home!
The Mother / Son Dance
Saturday, May 13th
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - UNICO Building
Make a memory with your son that will last a lifetime! Mothers and sons are invited to an evening of fun & dancing! The evening will include music provided by a D.J., dancing, light snacks and drinks along with a photo of mother & son. Mothers are encouraged to wear a dress, skirt or dress pants. For sons; dress pants and tie suggested.
Activity Code: 203000-1
Location: UNICO Building (located in Mittineague Park)
Fee: $35 per couple (additional child $10 each)
Ages: Boys 3 -11 years
The Father / Daughter Dance
Saturday, June 17th
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - UNICO Building
Make a memory with your daughter that will last a lifetime! Fathers and daughters are invited to an evening of fun & dancing! The evening will include music provided by a D.J., dancing, light snacks and drinks along with a photo of father & daughter. Fathers are encouraged to wear a suit, dress pants and tie. For daughters; fancy dresses are suggested.
Activity Code: 203000-2
Location: UNICO Building
(located in Mittineague Park)
Fee: $35 per couple (additional child $10 each)
Ages: Girls 3 -11 years
