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Veterans Park

4.6 · 1,015 reviews
Active and family-oriented community space
Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, United States
Interesting facts
1

The park features an 18-hole mini-golf course specifically designed with varying elevations and water hazards.

2

The on-site ice arena facility hosts competitive youth hockey tournaments and public figure skating sessions throughout the year.

3

The park's memorial area features a dedicated monument reflecting the site's namesake commitment to honoring military veterans.

4

The facility is integrated into the city’s broader park system via a network of connected paved walking and biking trails.

5

The pond area serves as a local habitat for waterfowl, often utilized for educational nature observation.

Overview

Veterans Park in Richfield is a multi-use municipal complex featuring an outdoor ice arena and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The site serves as a community hub with integrated walking trails and picnic areas surrounding a central pond. The Richfield Ice Arena facility operates year-round, while the mini-golf course is a seasonal outdoor amenity. The park includes a memorial dedicated to military veterans, providing a reflective space within the recreational grounds. Several sheltered picnic pavilions are available for public use and event hosting. The park's landscape design incorporates natural green space buffers between the high-traffic recreational zones. It acts as a primary outdoor recreation destination for the southern Twin Cities metro area.

Photo spot

The wooden footbridge overlooking the central park pond during the golden hour.

Insider tips

Bring comfortable walking shoes to take advantage of the paved trails surrounding the central pond.

Check the city recreation website for seasonal miniature golf opening dates before arriving.

Visit during weekday mornings to experience the quietest period at the mini-golf course.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to play miniature golf during early spring or late autumn, as the course is typically closed and winterized.

Good to know

Mini-golf is seasonal and closed during the winter months; ice arena events vary by tournament and public skating schedule.

Etiquette

Proper athletic or casual outdoor attire; observe respectful conduct near the veterans memorial.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
2-3 hours
Best time to visit
Late spring or early autumn for outdoor activities and mild weather.
Address
Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, United States
44.888, -93.266
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Details
Shade & Rest AreasMultiple picnic pavilions and benches situated around the pond and trails.
Key Amenities18-hole mini-golf course and multi-rink ice arena facility.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 2-3 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Late spring or early autumn for outdoor activities and mild weather..

The wooden footbridge overlooking the central park pond during the golden hour.

Close by you'll find Nickelodeon Universe, SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Wood Lake Nature Center.