The Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K is an annual event, and all proceeds go to the Wood Lake Nature Center. This is the 17th year these events have been held, and they take place in the Richfield Ice Arena. All participants receive finisher medals and race shirts.
Richfield Red White & Blue Days is held at the Richfield American Legion Post 435 in Veterans Park, and it is to celebrate the Fourth of July. It will include the 40th annual Richfield Red White & Blue Days parade, family night, street dancing, the 18th annual car show, fireworks, and much much more. It's […]
Richfield Art Center is located in Veterans Park and is run by the city of Richfield. They are dedicated to supporting and promoting local artists, and to that end, the Richfield Arts Commission find volunteers who help host family arts events at the Richfield Art Center throughout the year. It is also used as studio […]
Richfield Community Center is situated in the northeast corner of Augsburg Park, and it has been opened since 1974 (it was a library prior to that). It provides a place for members of the community to participate in a variety of programs, ranging from yoga to dart baseball to card games and mahjongg. There are […]
Frenchman's Pub opened in 1933 and now goes by Frenchman's Bar or simply Frenchman's, but it adheres to its roots of being a local watering hole. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the decor matches that. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, and beer-battered cod. They have several kinds of beer as well, of course. […]
Sandy's Tavern is a neighborhood bar that has been around since the Prohibition Era. It was built to resemble a farm house to hide the booze from the cops, and it worked. They have a casual and low-key atmosphere with cozy decor. They have won awards for their burgers which includes an olive burger. They […]
Sheridan Park is a great place for a contemplative walk on the walking path if you want to get away from the real world for an hour or two. It also has a softball field, tennis courts, and a playground for the children. It also has a half-court basketball court and a volleyball court as […]
Taft Park is next to Taft Lake, and the latter has been a fishing pond since 1975. If you love to fish, you can get your fill here year round as they have ice fishing, too. The park itself has a walking path, a football field, softball fields, a hockey rink, and more. There's a […]
Wood Lake Nature Center is 150 acres of idyllic natural environments, complete with a variety of flora and fauna to take delight in. The staff is dedicated to nature preservation and nature education. There are several wildlife viewing areas, a 100-seat amphitheater, and three miles of boardwalks and trails--walking and skiing. Pets, bikes, and rollerblades […]
Veterans Park, which is also called Veterans Memorial Park, is one of Richfield's best-known parks. It has so much to do, and everyone should be able to find something fun/engaging here. It has an outdoor pool, the Honoring All Veterans Memorial, an ice arena, and the largest picnic pavilion in Richfield. It has an 18-hole […]
Wheel Fun Rentals is located inside the Veterans Park. It is primarily a bike rental, which allows you to see the park on a 4-wheel Surrey bike. They also rent out water-based vehicles such as kayaks. They have an 18-hole mini-golf course that is fun for the whole family. They offer foods and drinks in […]