Five Ways to Get Outside in Richfield This Winter

Dec 30, 2025

Can’t stay inside all winter…?  Richfield has options!  Visit our multitude of parks, lakes, and sledding hills with these must-do activities.

1.  Ice Skating

Rinks open at the end of December and stay open through February (weather permitting).  The following Richfield parks have rinks; lights stay on until 9 p.m.  You can also reserve rinks for hockey and broomball; call 612-861-9396 to reserve.  And remember, if uncertain weather is predicted, call the Weather and Cancellation Hotline at 612-861-9189, ext. #2 for up-to-date rink and program cancellations.

  • Christian Park:
    • Pleasure rink and hockey rink
    • Warming house open Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • 6900 Bloomington Avenue
  • Donaldson Park:
    • Pleasure rink and two hockey rinks
    • Warming house open Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sundays 12:30-4:30 p.m.
    • 7434 Humboldt Avenue
  • Augsburg Park:
    • Hockey rink
    • Warming house open Fridays 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • 7145 Wentworth Avenue
  • The following parks all have pleasure rinks only, and no warming houses:
    • Fremont Park; 7445 Fremont Avenue
    • Jefferson Park; 6700 Thomas Avenue
    • Madison Park; 6244 Knox Avenue

 

Outdoor Rink Map with Names

2.  Sledding

Augsburg Park at 7145 Wentworth and Adams Hill Park at 7200 Washburn both have great sledding hills with long runs! Be sure to be safe, including picking a sled that has brakes and can be steered, wearing a helmet, bundling up in weather-appropriate clothing, and having a responsible adult supervising the fun. Need a sled at Augsburg Park? Borrow one from the sled corral!   And visit Christian Park at 6900 Bloomington Avenue and Monroe Park at 6710 Irving Avenue for smaller sledding hills.

3.  Ice Fishing

Taft Lake at 62nd and Bloomington Avenue is loaded with fish and is a great place to keep anglers busy for hours! As a Fishing in the Neighborhood (FIN) lake, Taft Lake has been managed as a fishing pond since 1975. Available game fish include sunfish crappie, perch, northern pike, and walleyes. A fishing license is required for everyone age 16 and older.

 

4.  Cross-country skiing

Although rentals are not available for the 2025-26 season, you can still bring your own equipment and hit the ski trails at Wood Lake Nature Center; no trail pass required! For a convenient ski trail close to home, visit Wood Lake. The nature center has one traditional-style ski trails, 1.5 miles, that winds around the marsh and through the woods. Free to use; open daily during park hours 5 a.m.-11 p.m; click here for trail conditions and rental information.

 

5. Snowshoeing

Snowshoes can also be used along the walking paths at Wood Lake! Again, bring your own snowshoes and enjoy the 2-mile trail through woods and marsh. Click here for trail conditions and snowshoe rental information.

Download the Richfield Park List & Map for a full guide of Richfield parks.

6. Walk Inside!

Outdoor activity not your thing?  Get your exercise walking indoors at the Richfield Ice Arena!  Available 12-1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays on Rink 1, and completely free. (Walkers must be able to use the stairs to access the concourse.) 7.5 laps around the rink equals one mile!