10/07/2025
Nielson Family Park officially completed
Ribbon cutting for Richfield’s newest park hosted Tuesday morning
Richfield, Utah — October 7, 2025 — Several years of development culminated Tuesday morning as Richfield City officials gathered with members of the Nielson family to officially celebrate the completion of Richfield’s newest park.
Prior to ribbon cutting ceremony, the park had already become popular spot for people to gather, especially those looking for open pickleball courts or an all-abilities playground.
“We are very thankful to the Nielson family for making this happen,” Richfield Mayor Bryan Burrows said. “The Nielsons were kind enough to donate this to the City.”
The park was built on block that was owned by the Nielson family for 117 years.
“We’re just beyond thrilled that the city would take and do this and provide this for the young people in this neighborhood,” said Doug Nielson, representing the Nielson family. “Dad told me a couple of times, ‘you know that property would make a great park for the kids in that neighborhood.’” Doug’s father grew up just a few blocks from where the new park is located.
Mayor Burrows also thanked the Fullmer’s Dairy for volunteering to level the park, the Utah National Guard 222nd for assembling the benches, Richfield High School’s students and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for laying the sod, Jones & DeMille Engineering for donation of benches, Rocky Mountain Power for trees as well as the City’s public works, parks and recreation and staff for helping. He also thanked Michele Jolley and Ron Clegg for their efforts in executing the project.
The Nielson Family Park is Richfield’s fifth public park. Richfield’s first park was built in 1927 on the corner of 300 North and Main Street. Now known as the City Park, it hosts many community events including Independence Day celebrations, Rocktober and the Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree. The Richfield Lions Park was built in 1958, the Rotary Park in 1982 and the Centennial Park in 2004.
