Veterans Park Complex

Critical upgrades for Richfield’s busiest park.

Veterans Park is Richfield’s most versatile and visited park. Whether it is swimming, skating, attending the farmers market, walking the trails or playing mini golf, the complex serves Richfield residents and surrounding community members alike. Despite regular maintenance, many amenities throughout the park require significant upgrades and renovations to maintain the safety and health of patrons.

See the Project Overview section below for details about the improvements planned for Veterans Park and area facilities.

Project Updates:

The estimated timeline for the various projects at Veterans Park is 2025-2028, starting with the highest priority—the pool liner—since it is already on borrowed time. The addition of an elevator in Rink #1 of the arena is also a high priority, as it will make the facility ADA-accessible. Bundling improvements into phases will allow some amenities to be enjoyed while others are under construction.

MARCH 2025

  • Proposals solicited for pool architectural and engineering work.

Project Overview:

Veterans Park: With some of the most frequently used amenities in the community, Veterans Park serves thousands of visitors each year. To maintain and improve current offerings at Veterans Park, the city is proposing critical upgrades and investments to the complex.

Key improvements at Veterans Park would include:

  • Pool: new pool liner and basin, concession area upgrades and new pool filtration and heating systems

  • Ice Arena: accessibility upgrades to accommodate seniors and those with mobility limitations, replacement of roofing and HVAC updates for Rink #2

  • Trails: resurfacing trails, vegetation improvements (removal of invasive species), wildlife viewing platform and cohesive park signage

  • Bandshell: irrigation and gutter repair

  • Pavilion: replace aging roof and update grading, surfacing and landscaping and extending the patio area

  • Mini Golf: roof and fascia improvements to the adjacent building