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Walking Areas Around Town

Mass in Motion Walking Initiatives

Outdoor Track Walking/Jogging Program 

Indoor Track Walking/Jogging Program 

The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department is excited to announce that the indoor track located above the West Springfield High School Gymnasium, at 425 Piper Road, will be open to the general public during specific hours listed below. The distance around the upper track is 1/8th of a mile, 8 revolutions is equal to one mile.  West Springfield residents are asked to adhere to the following rules & regulations in order to utilize the track.

Rules & Regulations:

  • Walkers & Joggers must have valid West Springfield ID to sign in with the gym supervisor on duty.

  • Sneakers/walking shoes only, no cleats or shoes with heels allowed.

  • The track is not to be utilized for viewing activities in the gymnasium – NO SPECTATORS

  • No food or beverages allowed on the track except water in a plastic container.

  • Track usage at West Springfield High School through the Park & Recreation is open to W.S. Residents ages 14 years and up. (Children 13 & under may walk or jog alongside a participating parent.)

  • Only walkers and joggers are allowed on the track.

  • Restrooms are located on the first floor lobby gym area.

  • Using any other areas of the high school is NOT PERMITTED.

 

High School Track Hours of Operation

Sundays:

January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26

12:00pm – 4:00pm

 

In the event of inclement weather, please call (413) 781-3020 for cancellation information.

This Summer Clark Field Track will be Open Mornings 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m.

for Public Walking & Running!

 

Summer 2017 Dates TBD!

 

The track will be open daily 6:00AM – 8:00AM for public walking and running.

 

Please note the following rules that apply regarding the use and protection of Clark Field

(A Park and Recreation Staff member will be on site to monitor track usage)

 Athletic shoes only

 NO metal cleats

 NO sharp objects (tent stakes, corner flags)

 NO dragging objects across turf lift and carry or roll all equipment

 NO spectators allowed on turf or track

 NO food or drinks or liquids other than water on turf or track

 NO sunflower seeds, chewing gum

 NO tobacco products of any kind

 NO pets on inside gates, on turf or track

 NO open flames on turf or track

 NO bicycles, skateboards or unapproved vehicles

 NO practices or play on the main field (walking or running only)

 

Anyone found in violation of the rules will be asked to leave the Field Immediately.

 

FMI call WSPRD 263-3284

Municipal Office Building  26 Central Street West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089                                                                    Questions Call 413-263-3284

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