Massachusetts launches summer scavenger hunt across state parks

This challenge invites all residents and visitors to explore the state’s parks, forests, playgrounds, watersheds, and more through a free statewide scavenger hunt.
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Springfield’s retired parks director reflects on decades in city services and what’s ahead

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 ...
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Springfield City Councilors approve large bonds for parks projects

The city's first bike and skate park will be constructed The money is now in place for the construction of the first bike and skate park in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Springfield City Council ...
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Springfield Aquatics hosts dive-in movie night at Forest Park

Springfield Aquatics is hosting a free Dive-In Movie Night at Forest Park Pool, featuring a neighborhood pool party, live ...
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Springfield officials seek tougher drug-free rules in city parks

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield city officials are looking to push legislation to eliminate drug use in the city. Springfield officials are warning the public of needles and other drug ...
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Springfield opens ‘splash pads’ at city parks to keep kids cool in summer heat

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 ...