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
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
No trail pass required! For a convenient ski trail close to home, visit Wood Lake! The nature center has two traditional-style ski trails, 1.8 miles and .4 miles, that wind 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.
And if you’re a newbie, take lessons on Sunday, January 19 or Thursday, February 13! Our friendly and non-competitive approach provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Register here.
5. Snowshoeing
Snowshoes can also be used along the walking paths at Wood Lake! First time…? Join the Snowshoe Hikes happening on January 18 and February 1 for tips and tricks to make your snowshoeing successful! Click here for trail conditions and snowshoe rental information.
Download the Richfield Park List & Map for a full guide of Richfield parks.
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