Central Richmond Neighborhood (94118 & 94121) (1a)
The Central Richmond District is located in the Northwestern part of San Francisco. Its borders are California Street to the North, Park Presidio to the East, Fulton Avenue to the South, and 32nd Avenue to the West. The Richmond used to consist of sand dunes and was referred to as the “the Great Sand Waste.” After the earthquake of 1906 it all changed as there was a demand for housing and a paving over of the dunes. Today it is a multicultural middle class neighborhood of San Francisco. There is a commercial strip of restaurants, pubs, bars and retail shops along Clement Street between Arguello and Park Presidio Boulevard which is referred to as the "New Chinatown." You can find residences here with views of the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the woodsy Presidio. There is easy public transportation access and plenty of parking available in this neighborhood.
Argonne Playground has tennis courts, basketball courts, a green grass area, picnic tables, swings, and a large play structure with multiple slides and climbing areas. It is off of 18th Avenue between Geary Blvd. and Anza St. Parkscan Info. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
DuPont Tennis Courts provides four tennis courts and a hitting wall that are all located down lower than street level and thus somewhat protected from the wind. The courts are located at 300 30th Ave Between California and Clement streets. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Fulton Playground offers a toddler area which includes four bucket swings and a play structure with slides and things to climb, a multi-piece structure with rope and net bridges, see-saws, 9 foot swings, tennis court, basket ball courts, a seating area, and clubhouse. It is located off of 27th Ave between Cabrillo and Fulton. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Richmond Recreation Center offers ping pong tables, gym, karate, basketball, aerobics, and senior services. It is located at 251 18th Ave between California and Clement streets. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Some great restaurants and watering holes in the Central Richmond include the following:
Aziza is considered one of the finest examples of modern Moroccan cuisine in San Francisco. Aziza is located at 5800 Geary Blvd at 22nd Ave (415) 752-2222. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Bill's Place serves traditional American cuisine and is known for their juicy burgers that they have been serving since 1959. They are located at 2315 Clement St between 24th and 25th Ave (415) 221-5262. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Gaspare's Pizza House & Italian Restaurant is well known for their pizza and Italian cuisine. They are located at 5546 Geary Blvd. between 19th and 20th Ave (415) 387-5025. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Joe's Ice Cream is a well known family operated and local establishment located at 5420 Geary Blvd. between 18th and 19th Ave. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Whiting, and Yelp.
Pizzetta 211 is a small pizzeria specializing in thin crust Neapolitan pizza. Pizzetta 211 is located where else but 211 23rd Ave between California and Clement St. (415) 379-9880. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp.
PPQ Dungeness Island is a crab restaurant also known for their noodles. They are located at 2332 Clement St. between 24th Ave & 25th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Tommy's Mexican Restaurant which opened in 1965 and features food from the Yucatan, but is more well known for its famous margaritas and tequila selection. They claim to pour the most extensive assortment of 100 percent agave Tequila outside of Mexico. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is located at 5929 Geary Blvd between 23rd and 24th Ave. (415) 387-4747. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Gold, and Yelp.
Ton Kiang is one of the many Asian restaurants found in the Central Richmond, but stands out for its popularity with the locals for over several decades. They specialize in Chinese dumplings, buns and dim sum. Ton Kiang is located at 5821 Geary Blvd between 23rd Ave and 22nd Ave. . Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. Reservations only accepted for parties of 8 or more by calling (415) 387-8273.
Trad'r Sam is a 1930's tiki style watering hole that is a great place for a drink. Trad'r Sam is located at 6150 Geary Blvd between 25th and 26th Ave (415) 221-0773. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate and Yelp.
Churches and Religious Institutions:
Bool Kwang Sa Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 5250 Fulton Street between 28th and 29th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Congregation of Beth Sholom is a Jewish congregation located at 301 14th Ave. between Clement and Geary Blvd. Review: Yelp.
Chinese Lutheran Church ELCA is a Lutheran Church located at 2701 Balboa Street at 28th Ave. Review: Yelp.
St. Monica is a Catholic Church located at 470 24th Ave at Geary Blvd. Review: Yelp. Mass Schedule.
Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 6555 Geary Boulevard near 30th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Schools:
Argonne Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 680 18th Ave near Balboa. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012 and Yelp.
Argonne Pre School (Pre-K) is located at 750 16th Ave.
George Washington High School (9-12) is a public high school located at 600 32nd Ave and Geary. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Google, Greatschools Rated 7 in 2012, and Yelp.
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy (K-12) is a private coed Jewish affiliated school located at 645 14th Ave between Balboa St & Cabrillo St. Reviews: Google, Greatschools, and Yelp.
Morning Star Montessori (Pre) is a nonsectarian preschool located at 758 22nd Ave between Cabrillo and Fulton St.
Mother Goose School (Pre-K) is a nonsectarian preschool located at 334 28th Ave between California St and Clement St. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Presidio Middle School (5-8) is a public middle school located at 450 30th Ave between Clement St & Geary Blvd. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools. Rank 9 in 2012 and Yelp.
Shalom School (Pre-K) is located at 862 28th Ave between Cabrillo St & Fulton St. Review: Yelp.
St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy (K-12) is a private parochial school located at 6210 Geary Blvd between 26th and 27th Ave. Review: Greatschools.
St. Monica School (K-3, 5-8) is private coed Roman Catholic affiliated school located at 5950 Geary Blvd between 23rd Ave & 24th Ave. Review Greatschools. and Yelp.
Star Light Christian Preschool (Pre) is located at 750 26th Ave. between Balboa and Cabrillo St. Review: Yelp.
Central Richmond's Walk Score 89 in 2012
Additional Central Richmond Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 42nd best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Central Richmond is considered part of the Outer Richmond by NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Central Richmond San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
Argonne Playground has tennis courts, basketball courts, a green grass area, picnic tables, swings, and a large play structure with multiple slides and climbing areas. It is off of 18th Avenue between Geary Blvd. and Anza St. Parkscan Info. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
DuPont Tennis Courts provides four tennis courts and a hitting wall that are all located down lower than street level and thus somewhat protected from the wind. The courts are located at 300 30th Ave Between California and Clement streets. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Fulton Playground offers a toddler area which includes four bucket swings and a play structure with slides and things to climb, a multi-piece structure with rope and net bridges, see-saws, 9 foot swings, tennis court, basket ball courts, a seating area, and clubhouse. It is located off of 27th Ave between Cabrillo and Fulton. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Richmond Recreation Center offers ping pong tables, gym, karate, basketball, aerobics, and senior services. It is located at 251 18th Ave between California and Clement streets. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Some great restaurants and watering holes in the Central Richmond include the following:
Aziza is considered one of the finest examples of modern Moroccan cuisine in San Francisco. Aziza is located at 5800 Geary Blvd at 22nd Ave (415) 752-2222. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Bill's Place serves traditional American cuisine and is known for their juicy burgers that they have been serving since 1959. They are located at 2315 Clement St between 24th and 25th Ave (415) 221-5262. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Gaspare's Pizza House & Italian Restaurant is well known for their pizza and Italian cuisine. They are located at 5546 Geary Blvd. between 19th and 20th Ave (415) 387-5025. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Joe's Ice Cream is a well known family operated and local establishment located at 5420 Geary Blvd. between 18th and 19th Ave. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Whiting, and Yelp.
Pizzetta 211 is a small pizzeria specializing in thin crust Neapolitan pizza. Pizzetta 211 is located where else but 211 23rd Ave between California and Clement St. (415) 379-9880. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp.
PPQ Dungeness Island is a crab restaurant also known for their noodles. They are located at 2332 Clement St. between 24th Ave & 25th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Tommy's Mexican Restaurant which opened in 1965 and features food from the Yucatan, but is more well known for its famous margaritas and tequila selection. They claim to pour the most extensive assortment of 100 percent agave Tequila outside of Mexico. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is located at 5929 Geary Blvd between 23rd and 24th Ave. (415) 387-4747. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Gold, and Yelp.
Ton Kiang is one of the many Asian restaurants found in the Central Richmond, but stands out for its popularity with the locals for over several decades. They specialize in Chinese dumplings, buns and dim sum. Ton Kiang is located at 5821 Geary Blvd between 23rd Ave and 22nd Ave. . Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. Reservations only accepted for parties of 8 or more by calling (415) 387-8273.
Trad'r Sam is a 1930's tiki style watering hole that is a great place for a drink. Trad'r Sam is located at 6150 Geary Blvd between 25th and 26th Ave (415) 221-0773. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate and Yelp.
Churches and Religious Institutions:
Bool Kwang Sa Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 5250 Fulton Street between 28th and 29th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Congregation of Beth Sholom is a Jewish congregation located at 301 14th Ave. between Clement and Geary Blvd. Review: Yelp.
Chinese Lutheran Church ELCA is a Lutheran Church located at 2701 Balboa Street at 28th Ave. Review: Yelp.
St. Monica is a Catholic Church located at 470 24th Ave at Geary Blvd. Review: Yelp. Mass Schedule.
Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 6555 Geary Boulevard near 30th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Schools:
Argonne Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 680 18th Ave near Balboa. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012 and Yelp.
Argonne Pre School (Pre-K) is located at 750 16th Ave.
George Washington High School (9-12) is a public high school located at 600 32nd Ave and Geary. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Google, Greatschools Rated 7 in 2012, and Yelp.
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy (K-12) is a private coed Jewish affiliated school located at 645 14th Ave between Balboa St & Cabrillo St. Reviews: Google, Greatschools, and Yelp.
Morning Star Montessori (Pre) is a nonsectarian preschool located at 758 22nd Ave between Cabrillo and Fulton St.
Mother Goose School (Pre-K) is a nonsectarian preschool located at 334 28th Ave between California St and Clement St. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Presidio Middle School (5-8) is a public middle school located at 450 30th Ave between Clement St & Geary Blvd. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools. Rank 9 in 2012 and Yelp.
Shalom School (Pre-K) is located at 862 28th Ave between Cabrillo St & Fulton St. Review: Yelp.
St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy (K-12) is a private parochial school located at 6210 Geary Blvd between 26th and 27th Ave. Review: Greatschools.
St. Monica School (K-3, 5-8) is private coed Roman Catholic affiliated school located at 5950 Geary Blvd between 23rd Ave & 24th Ave. Review Greatschools. and Yelp.
Star Light Christian Preschool (Pre) is located at 750 26th Ave. between Balboa and Cabrillo St. Review: Yelp.
Central Richmond's Walk Score 89 in 2012
Additional Central Richmond Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 42nd best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Central Richmond is considered part of the Outer Richmond by NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Central Richmond San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census