Recreation Policies

Voluntary Program Participation

By registering for a recreation program, the participant understands that participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered for the benefit of the participant. The City of Richfield shall not be liable for any claims, injuries or damages of whatever nature incurred by the participant due to the negligence of the City, its agents or employees arising out of or connected with the activity. The participant or participant's representative, by registration in this program, releases and discharges the City, its agents or employees from any such claims, injuries or damages.

Consent to Photography and Video Recordings of Programs

Richfield Recreation Services uses photography and video recordings to document activities and promote recreation opportunities. Participation in a recreation activity acts as your consent to such photographs and recordings unless you indicate otherwise to City staff.

Program Cancellations and Refund Policy

The Richfield Recreation Services Department reserves the right to cancel class(es) or activities due to insufficient enrollment or other reasons.  Full refunds are given when classes are cancelled by our Department.

When a class is not cancelled by the Recreation Services Department, registered program participants are eligible to receive a refund when cancelling prior to one week before the first class session.  No refunds will be issued when requested within one week or (or after) the start of the first class session unless for bona fide medical reasons.
Prorated refunds can be authorized for medical reasons upon presentation of a physician statement.

Refunds are not issued for classes missed due to illness or vacations.
No refunds are issued for programs involving bus transportation, contracted services/instruction or prepaid admissions.