Moving to Richfield
As part of eastern Minnesota's Hennepin County, Richfield is a community that is thriving in population growth and economically. The electronics giant Best Buy has its headquarters in Richfield and employs many of the town's 35,000 residents and it gives back to the community in so many ways. Richfield is also just minutes away from Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, making it convenient to get to the big city without going far from home.
The Richfield Parks and Recreation Department takes care of many programs and activities throughout the community and it is also responsible for the upkeep of the neighborhood parks. There are more than 20 parks in Richfield, including Fremont Park at 7445 Fremont Avenue, Heredia Park at 6710 Portland Avenue, Lincoln Field at 7500 Pleasant Avenue and Madison Park at 6244 Knox Avenue. Each park is equipped with its own unique equipment, including playground equipment, sports fields and courts and picnic areas. If you cannot find what you are looking for at one park, just drive to the next one. The department also encourages residents to volunteer to keep the parks clean and safe through the Adopt a Park program. For more information about individual parks or how you can help keep your community beautiful, call John Evans at (612) 861-9395.
The Richfield Community Center, located at 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, is the place to go for recreation, fitness and activities. Many senior programs are also offered here throughout the week to help older residents stay active and maintain friendships with other seniors. You can rent rooms at the community center for your next business meeting, seminar or other important event. There are also on-site banquet facilities and a full-service kitchen. To rent one of the banquet rooms or for more information about the Richfield Community Center, call (612) 861-9395.
The Adventure Gardens Mini Golf facility is a great place to take your family for some fun and quality time. Located in the heart of Richfield at 6335 Portland Avenue South, this miniature course sits on the west border of Veterans Memorial Park. There are 18 holes with various challenges along the way. Beautiful gardens, waterfalls and streams are also part of the landscape. Ten holes are even handicap accessible. Adults can expect to pay $4.50 before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and $6.50 on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. Seniors pay $3.50 on weekdays before 5 p.m. and $4.50 after 5 p.m. and on weekends. You can also purchase extra rounds for $3. For more information, call the Adventure Gardens Mini Golf at (612) 861-9169.
The Richfield Farmers Market is the best place in town for fresh fruits and vegetables and other foods. It has been around for 20 years to serve the community and it has grown ever since. At least 80 percent of the foods available at the Richfield Farmers Market are grown in Minnesota and it has come to be one of the most visited farmers markets in the state. Visit the market at 64th Street and Portland Avenue at the Veterans Memorial Park picnic shelter or call the Market Coordinator, Lee Owens, at (612) 861-9385 for hours and more information.
