Springfield Gardens is a neighborhood that is rich in history. Dating back to the middle 1600’s when this neighborhood was first developed, several historical changes have been made as the population exploded.

The earliest settlers in Springfield Gardens were the Dutch immigrants. This area was appealing because of the natural ponds and streams. Originally known as Spring Fields, the settlers used these ponds and streams as a natural irrigation system for their crops. Later this water was used as part of the city’s water system. The ponds eventually became polluted and were no longer a usable water source. 

Before Springfield Park was what it is today, the Springfield Blvd sewer was constructed and virtually destroyed the area. The City eventually filled in the pond and sewer and used this area as a park. In the 1970’s Springfield Gardens residents faced losing their parks to an industrial complex. This battle was lost by the city and the park remained. June of 1999 saw the largest improvement to the park in history. Juanita E. Watkins, a councilmember, sponsored an $867,000 project at the park.

Currently the Springfield Gardens Park has many amenities including: two full-sized tennis courts, two basketball courts, two baseball diamonds, swings and playground equipment on safety surfacing, a spray shower, many different benches throughout the park and a pond that has two bridges. All of this is spaced throughout the 23 and one half acres of land that comprise the park.

For families that want to visit an RV park, there are several located within 20 miles of the city of Springfield Gardens. Other parks in surrounding cities include the Dutch Broadway Park and the Elmont Road Park, both of which are located in Elmont, less than 2 miles from the city of Springfield Gardens.