Serving the 01108 Community Since 1964

Welcome to The Forest Park Civic Association (FPCA), a dedicated volunteer organization committed to enhancing the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. Since its inception nearly fifty years ago, the FPCA has evolved from a grassroots movement aimed at preserving our community's character to a vibrant civic group that actively fosters neighborly connections and advocates for local interests.

FPCA News

new mural that suddenly appeared on Lenox Street at the “X

New Mural Dedicated on Lenox Street

By Kathy Post • November 6, 2024
Have you seen the vibrant new mural that suddenly appeared on Lenox Street at the “X”? As you drive west on Sumner Avenue, your eye is drawn to the bright colors and images on your left. It’s yet another project installed by Common Wealth Murals (CWM) as part of the ongoing Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Planning program that began five years ago.
historic district sidewalk asphalt patching not aesthetically pleasing

Funds Approved by City for Sidewalk Repairs in Forest Park

By Harry Seymour, FPCA Historic Committee Chair • November 5, 2024
Last summer, members of the FPCA Historic Committee began noticing the use of asphalt to patch sidewalks. We decided to walk the historic district to determine the extent of asphalt patching. We concluded that asphalt patching was “used everywhere” and that it was not in keeping with the desire to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and historically accurate neighborhood.
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new mural that suddenly appeared on Lenox Street at the “X

New Mural Dedicated on Lenox Street

By Kathy Post • November 6, 2024
Have you seen the vibrant new mural that suddenly appeared on Lenox Street at the “X”? As you drive west on Sumner Avenue, your eye is drawn to the bright colors and images on your left. It’s yet another project installed by Common Wealth Murals (CWM) as part of the ongoing Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Planning program that began five years ago.
historic district sidewalk asphalt patching not aesthetically pleasing

Funds Approved by City for Sidewalk Repairs in Forest Park

By Harry Seymour, FPCA Historic Committee Chair • November 5, 2024
Last summer, members of the FPCA Historic Committee began noticing the use of asphalt to patch sidewalks. We decided to walk the historic district to determine the extent of asphalt patching. We concluded that asphalt patching was “used everywhere” and that it was not in keeping with the desire to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and historically accurate neighborhood.
In case you missed our Forum on Ballot Question 2

Government Matters Episode 62┃MCAS Referendum - Ballot Question 2

October 17, 2024
In case you missed our Forum on Ballot Question 2 "Ballot Question 2 which proposes to eliminate the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement you can watch it here
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Meetings

The FPCA meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm (except for July and August). Meetings are held at the John J. Shea Bright Nights Building in Forest Park.

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