Virtual Activities, Videos, & Links
CURRENT RECREATION PROGRAMS
Check out our seasonal program guide for the latest programs, events, and services.
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES, VIDEOS, & LINKS
As with all recreation, athletic and fitness programs, you must use common sense to reduce and avoid injury. You should check with your doctor before beginning any athletic or fitness program. By performing any recreation, athletic or fitness activities, including any activities you do at home through our virtual programming, you are performing them at your own risk. The City of Richfield will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our recreation, athletic and fitness program content. This includes but is not limited to all virtual programming, videos, text, or information on this website.
Beeswax Candlemaking | Stories with Santa (part 1) | Stories with Santa (part 2) | Stories with Santa (part 3) |
Singing with Santa | Letters to Santa (part 1) | Letters to Santa (part 2) |
- Physical Education Resources Outdoor and indoor activity ideas, sports play books, flash cards, and much more
- The Link Library provides FREE access to linked videos & media for the benefit of schools, families, distance learners, daycare providers, group leaders and activity coordinators. The Link Library is presented by the Minnesota Field Trip & Activity Library.
Storyline Online-Books read out loud with animated pictures
- Home Safari-Fascinating and fun animal videos from Cincinnati Zoo
- Sea Curious-Kids ask and learn about animals at the Shedd Aquarium. Spanish translation available.
- Live EagleCam-Watch the daily life of an eagle, falcon and fish, too
- Monterey Bay Aquarium–Jellies, Sharks, Coral Reef, Aviary and more
- Georgia Aquarium–Penguins, Whales, Jellies, Otters and more
- Houston Zoo–Giraffe, Elephants, Gorilla, Rhino and more
- San Diego Zoo–Koala, Owl, Tiger, Polar Bear and more
- Atlanta Zoo–Panda Cam
Other Activities
WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER
- Snake Feeding video
- Maple Syruping videos Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
- Salamander Feeding video
Photos
- Photo album of early-spring activity at Wood Lake (thanks, Jim Koenig!)
External Links
Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends YouTube Channel
Virtual Experiences
- San Diego Zoo
- Great Wall of China
- Louvre Museum Paris
- Minneapolis Institute of Art tour
- Discover Channel Virtual Field Trips
- Virtual Tours of 33 National Parks
- National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- National Aquarium Virtual Tour
- Virtual Field Trip of Ellis Island
- Ted Talk
- Westminster Town Hall Forum
- Virtual Senior Academy
Fitness at Home
- Chair Yoga
- Walk Yourself to Healthy
- Four Exercises Older Adults Should Do Every Day
- Seven Strength, Balance and Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults
- YMCA Health and Fitness Videos
- SilverSneakers Videos
- 20-Minute Cardio Video (Silver Sneakers)
Puzzles/Word Games/Mazes
- Free Online Games
- Sudoku and Word Search
- Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles
- Crossword puzzles
- Interactive Sudoku/Mazes/Logic Puzzles
- Online and Printable Sudoku, Word Search and Crossword
Other Health & Human Services Resources
- Bloomington Public Health (also serving the Richfield area): 952-563-8900
- Senior Community Services: 952-541-1019
- Disability Linkage Line: (866) 333-2466
- Meals On Wheels: 612-623-3363
- HOME (House, Outdoor, Maintenance for the Elderly): (952) 888-5530
- Senior Linkage Line: (800) 333-2433
- Senior Outreach (senior outreach/caregiver): 952-888-7121
- VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People): 952-888-9616
- Metro Mobility: 651-602-1100
- Grocery Delivery (Metro Mobility): 651-602-1111