RICHFIELD
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2024
Many ways to play all day in Richfi eld
With natural areas , walking and bike paths , athletic facilities , playgrounds and more for residents of all ages , Richfield ’ s parks system offers many ways to enjoy the city and connect with community .
When the city was envisioned as a place for families to thrive , planners placed a high priority on giving them ample space to relax and play . That foresight continues to pay off as the city boasts over 450 acres of park land , spread across 23 recreation sites within seven square miles .
At the center of Richfield ’ s parks system is Veterans Memorial Park , which includes the municipal pool , ice arena , farmers market , Honoring All Veterans Memorial , mini-golf course and bandshell .
About a mile west of Veterans Park is Wood Lake Nature Center , another of the city ’ s major recreation destinations . The 150-acre nature area includes paths for hiking and cross-country skiing , boardwalks around the lake , hammock stands , educational displays , a 100-seat amphitheater , event pavilion and an interpretive center .
Those looking to drop a line in the water can head to the
east end of town , where Taft Lake provides piers and platforms for fishing , along with kayak and paddleboard rental .
During winter , the outdoor skating rinks that dot the city offer opportunities to carve up the ice , a nod to the city ’ s longstanding love of hockey . The rinks are open in December , January and February , weather permitting .
Athletic fields and facilities are spread across the city parks , with spaces for tennis and pickleball , baseball , soccer , football , basketball and volleyball . A total of 10 miles of walking trails are also available throughout the city parks .
The many neighborhood parks offer easy access to open spaces for all residents . Recent park improvements include :
• Richfield Skate Park , located at Augsburg Park
• Richfield Off Road Bike Park , located at Taft Park
• New playground equipment at Monroe and Fairwood Parks
Richfield also offers park shelter and building rental . More information about the city ’ s parks and amenities is available online at richfieldmn . gov / parks or by calling the Community Center at 612-861-9385 .
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