Speed limits set to change June 25
This summer, Richfield will be taking another step towards a safer community when local speed limits will be lowered to 25 miles per hour throughout the city. Learn more about speed limits!
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Celebrating Earth Day and beyond: Sustainable activities in Richfield this spring
Richfield, Minn. (4-12-2024) – April is a time when many of our thoughts turn toward spring, spending time outdoors and giving back to nature. Richfield has several upcoming events and programs to help you celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day and more!read more
April 12, 2024
'Richfield Drives 25' to kick off June 25
This summer, Richfield will be taking another step towards a safer community when local speed limits will be lowered to 25 miles per hour throughout the city. Based on a decision by Richfield City Council in late 2023, Richfield's residential roads will see a decrease in speed limits by 5 miles per hour (mph). The Richfield Drives 25 initiative will begin in earnest on June 25, when new speed limits go into effect.read more
April 09, 2024
Richfield kicks off new year with equity assessment
How do you set goals without understanding the context for a project? You establish a baseline. Last month, the city received its results from the 2023 Racial Equity Dividends Index (REDI), establishing a baseline for internal equity work moving forward.read more
February 07, 2024
Skoog honored with 2023 Community Builder Award
On Tuesday, Richfield resident, BJ Skoog, was honored with the 2024 Edwina Garcia Community Builder Award, in recognition for his commitment to the Richfield community. Annually, the award is presented to a resident who personifies the community's core values and demonstrates outstanding leadership to make Richfield a better place.read more
December 14, 2023
Candlelight & Ice: A bright light for the community
Residents and visitors are invited to Candlelight and Ice, a beloved community tradition at Richfield's Wood Lake Nature Center. Attendees can enjoy a New Year's Eve luminary walk, snow art, games, a storybook trail, food truck and more. This popular event draws upward of 2,000 residents to enjoy the park on December 31. Attendees are advised that this year tickets will only be available ahead of time. No tickets will be available for sale at the door on the day of the event.read more
December 14, 2023