Madison Park is tucked on the far northside of Richfield and borders Highway 62. The park has many amenities, including a building shelter, tennis court, softball field, large playground, pleasure rink and basketball court. There is also a "Native Prairie Planting" area which has wildflowers and other natural vegetation.
Richfield Lake Park is tucked within a neighborhood near the Minneapolis/Richfield border and across from the Richfield Post Office. It was primarily used as a storm water holding area until the park area was developed in 1985. The park was originally acquired by the city in 1955 and features a playground area and a mile of walking paths around a small lake. There is also a half-size basketball court.
The land that is now Donaldson Park was acquired in 1958 after the Donaldson Corporation donated it to the city. The site was also in the running to be the location for Southdale Mall. Now, it is a large park that hosts a variety of sporting events and also serves as an extra space for Richfield Middle School physical education activities. The park features a soccer/football field, bounce court, four tennis courts, two hockey rinks and two baseball diamonds. One of the baseball fields is dedicated to the memory of Gordon Larson, who was a member of the Minnesota Babe Ruth Baseball Hall of Fame and worked for years to support youth baseball in Minnesota.
This organization of park and recreation professionals in Minnesota leases office space in a former park building from Anoka County. The foyer of the building has brochures, maps and other information about recreational opportunities in Anoka County and Fridley. Public restrooms are located on the south side of the building. The entrance to Anoka County's Islands of Peace Park, said to be the first park in Minnesota built to be accessible for handicapped people, can be found nearby.
St. John's Park is a large field for play located in a residential neighborhood in Edina. There is a backstop for baseball and softball games.
Medley Park is a place where nature meets recreation. Located on Ensign Avenue just east of Highway 169, Medley Park offers walkways and trails, playground equipment, a basketball court, three lighted tennis courts, two softball fields, game squares, skating rinks for hockey and general use in the winter and a warming house. The park even offers on-site parking for visitors.
Natchez Park is a popular destination for families in this Golden Valley neighborhood. It offers walkways and trails, playground equipment, a basketball court, a softball field and game squares.
Meadowlands Park, which encompasses almost 10 acres, has play equipment as well as natural areas ready for exploration. One path leads to a playground and picnic shelter with two grills. Another path circles an open field and pond.