About FPCA
The Forest Park Civic Association (FPCA) is a volunteer association of neighbors who want to make the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield better. Formed initially nearly fifty years ago to stop commercial encroachment on the gateway to Forest Park, Sumner Avenue, the FPCA has become a strong volunteer neighborhood action and social group.
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Monthly Meetings
Mar 25
Informational Meeting on Construction Plans for the “X”
Dates & Times
Starts:
03/25/2025 @ 7:00 pm
Location
52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
Summary
Forest Park Civic Association Hosting Free Community Forum and Informational Meeting on Construction Plans for the “X” on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm
The Forest Park Civic Association is hosting a free community forum and informational meeting on the major reconstruction of the “X” intersection at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 25. The event, open to all, will be held at 52Sumner (the former Faith Church) at 52 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108. The speakers include Christopher Cignoli, Director of Public Works in Springfield, and Alex Sherman, the Springfield City Forester. They will present plans for the project, including what changes are being made to better accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and cars, and how the construction schedule is likely to affect traffic and businesses beginning this spring.
The ”X” Reconstruction Project is long in the making, with funding coming from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Information about the project can be found on the City’s website at https://www.springfield-ma.gov/dpw/dpw-projects/projects-in-design-phase/the-x.
Attendees are encouraged to use the front Sumner Avenue entrance, with parking available across the street at the Sumner Avenue School. Access for people with mobility challenges is available through the rear of the building, with handicapped parking available in the lot behind 52Sumner, off of Fort Pleasant Avenue.
Apr 8
FPCA Monthly Meeting
Dates & Times
Starts:
04/08/2025 @ 6:30 pm
Ends: 04/08/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Ends: 04/08/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Location
John Shea Bright Nights Building in Forest Part, 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA 01108
Summary
Forest Park Civic Association Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM at the John J. Shea Bright Nights Bldg. in Forest Park. Open to all.
Apr 8
FPCA Monthly Meeting
Dates & Times
Starts:
04/08/2025 @ 6:30 pm
Ends: 04/08/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Ends: 04/08/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Location
John Shea Bright Nights Building in Forest Part, 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA 01108
Summary
FPCA Monthly Meeting
May 13
FPCA Monthly Meeting
Dates & Times
Starts:
05/13/2025 @ 6:30 pm
Ends: 05/13/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Ends: 05/13/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Location
John Shea Bright Nights Building in Forest Part, 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA 01108
Summary
Forest Park Civic Association Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM at the John J. Shea Bright Nights Bldg. in Forest Park. Open to all.
May 13
FPCA Monthly Meeting
Dates & Times
Starts:
05/13/2025 @ 6:30 pm
Ends: 05/13/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Ends: 05/13/2025 @ 8:30 pm
Location
John Shea Bright Nights Building in Forest Part, 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA 01108
Summary
FPCA Monthly Meeting
News
Aug 16, 2023, 11:05 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – As we head into the political season here in western Massachusetts, Springfield residents had the opportunity to meet and get to know the candidates for Mayor and City Council Wednesday night.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-residents-engage-with-mayoral-and-council-candidates/
Feb 11, 2016, 9:00 AM
The attached shows the latest conceptual plans for redesigning the traffic patterns at the X. For more information contact the Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development or DPW.
FPCA Newsletter Winter 2023