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Richfield outdoor swimming & splashing

Richfield Outdoor Pool

630 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Includes a wading pool and main pool.
Open: June 6-August 20, 2025.
Hours: Main pool, 12-7pm, wading pool opens at 11am. Tot Time runs Mon-Sat 10-11am for ages 7 & under.
Admission: $10-$11/pp ($1 discount after 4pm).

Richfield Splash Pad

630 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Located next to the Richfield Outdoor Pool…nature-themed water features. We can’t wait to check this one out this summer!

For more splashy adventures this summer see our massive list of the BEST TWIN CITIES WATERPARKS, BEACHES, POOLS & SPLASH PADS.

Richfield summer recreation programs

Richfield offers a variety of recreation programs, including dance classes, summer playground programs, tennis lessons, environmental education, and day camps through Wood Lake Nature Center. Skating lessons are also available at the Ice Arena. Richfield continually introduces new events and programs to engage the community. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s Parks and Recreation website regularly for the latest offerings.

Richfield Summer Playgrounds

Free supervised activities for kids ages 6-12 at two Richfield parks. One-week sessions, four days per session. Registration is required, and kids are limited to three weeks of the camp due to high demand. Mon-Thurs starting mid-June.

Richfield Park & Play

Seven Richfield parks host special activities such as storybook hikes, a pop up splash pad with the fire department, live animal encounters and more. See link for complete schedule. Select Fridays & Saturdays starting mid-June. FREE.

Richfield summer entertainment

Richfield Entertainment in the Park

Richfield Veterans Park, 636 E 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Enjoy free live music at the Richfield Bandshell each Tuesday. Kids shows at 11am (starting mid-June), family concerts at 6:30pm. Please see the link for the full summer entertainment program.

More summer events in Richfield

Richfield Farmers Market 

Don’t miss getting your fresh produce at the weekly farmers market – let the kids have the run of the large playground while you shop. Saturdays starting early May.

Spring events in Richfield

Richfield Earth Day Celebration

Richfield Community Center
Family fun includes a visit from live raptors, a seed ball making station, newspaper pot creations, nature mobile making, park clean up, nature hike and a resource fair. Appropriate (and fun!) for all ages. Cost is free, no need to register. Late April.

Easter egg hunts near Richfield

Spring registration for summer camps

Yes, it’s about that time to start planning summer camp opportunities for your kids! As many camps open registration as early as February (and many fill almost as quickly), we strive to publish our  GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES SUMMER CAMPS accordingly. We work closely with local businesses and camps to provide a wide variety of activities and concentrations. Some camps we are proud to highlight in Richfield, Minnesota, include:

Wood Lake Nature Center Summer Camps

6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Most nature camps at Wood Lake Nature Center are 3 days, with a couple week-long sessions for older grade school kids. Camps are designed for kids in preschool-grade 6. Sessions $45-$175.

RICHFIELD HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Richfield Holiday Lights Decorating Contest

Richfield’s Holiday Lights Contest invites area residents to showcase their festive decorations during the holiday season. It’s a wonderful way to spread cheer and enjoy the community’s creativity. Community members can nominate the addresses of their favorite displays. Find a map here.

Richfield Holiday Lights Parade

The annual Richfield Holiday Lights Parade features festively-lit vehicles, music, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

WINTER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN RICHFIELD

Richfield outdoor ice rinks

Richfield maintains several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses during the winter season. These rinks offer opportunities for ice skating, hockey, and broomball. Lights are provided from 5-9pm at select locations. For a map of the park locations and information about weather updates, click here. You will also find warming house hours of operation.

• Augsburg Park – 7145 Wentworth Ave S, Richfield
• Christian Park – 6900 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield 
• Donaldson Park – 7434 Humboldt Ave S, Richfield
• Fremont Park – 7445 Fremont Ave S, Richfield
• Jefferson Park – 6700 Thomas Ave S (67th St), Richfield
• Madison Park – 6244 Knox Ave S, Richfield

Richfield sledding hills

In Richfield’s 2018 Park Inventory, they list 4 sledding hill parks:

• ADAMS HILL PARK – 7200 Washburn Avenue, Richfield 
  The slope terrain surrounds the park and points inward away from the street.
• AUGSBURG PARK – 7154 Wentworth Avenue S, Richfield
  A popular winter park, there are also cross-country ski trails and a skating rink.
• MONROE PARK – 6170 Irving Avenue, Richfield
  The sledding hill is in the center of the park.
• ROOSEVELT PARK – 7644 Fourth Avenue, Richfield