The retired longtime leader of the parks and rec department in Springfield, Massachusetts, now has a new job preserving an historic estate in the city. Patrick Sullivan departed as executive director ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal announced two major grants on Tuesday at Blunt Park. According to the City of Springfield, Mayor Sarno, ...

Two parks in Springfield, Layne Addition Park and New Reid Park, have new playground equipment after receiving funds from a grant earlier this year. The National Trail Parks and Recreation District, ...

Today, the country’s 63 national parks contain at least 247 species of endangered or threatened plants and animals, more than 75,000 archaeological sites, and 18,000 miles of trails. Stacker compiled ...

SPRINGFIELD — Patrick J. Sullivan, Springfield parks and buildings director, encourages residents to learn more about the history of their home city through a new book, “Over 200 Years of Springfield ...

Three prominent projects at two parks in Springfield are essentially finished, allowing people to take advantage of a new bicycle feature at one site and a boxing-themed playground and a skate park at ...

SPRINGFIELD — Splash pads in public parks across the city opened on Thursday and will remain open for the rest of the summer to off a way to keep cool amid rising temperatures, according to a ...

The Springfield Citizens’ Advisory Board is recommending nearly $24 million in community investments, including a major expansion to the Springfield Art Museum and improvements to the city’s parks and ...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Fentanyl and drug use in local parks is a major problem in Springfield and, on Tuesday, city leaders highlighted the issue and express their concerns. Officials said that ...