Public Services
Public works | Library | Government | Parks & Rec | Schools | Seniors
All phone numbers are Area Code 510 unless stated otherwise.
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| Crime in progress, medical emergency, fire | 911 |
| Richmond Police Dispatch, to report suspicious activity. For Richmond Police Department web page and “Southern Beat” Officers’ names, phones and emails, see also: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=988 | 233-1214 |
| Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office (police services for unincorporated area of East Richmond) | 925-646-2441 |
| Report anonymous tips (Richmond Police) | 232-TIPS |
| Marina Bay primary “beat cop”, Officer Rick Krug, rkrug@richmondpd.net | 621-1212 x7063 |
| Richmond Police Watch Commander, 24/7 | 620-6643 |
| Drug Hotline | 237-3784 |
| Report abandoned vehicles (Richmond Police) | 620-6644 |
| Animals: injured, biting or stray animals (Contra Costa County Animal Control) | 374-3966 |
| Code Enforcement, City of Richmond | 621-1279 |
| Code enforcement (Contra Costa County) | 925-335-1111 |
| Hazardous Materials (Contra Costa County) | 925-646-2286 |
| City of Richmond online services: COR-Connect, 24/7. Use COR Connect to contact City of Richmond Staff with your questions, complaints, compliments or concerns. | |
| Public Works | |
| Report street light outage on a city-owned pole (usually a metal pole; write down number printed on the pole). Report outage on a PG&E pole to the 800 number shown. | 231-3010; 800-743-5000 |
| Report sewer back-up Veolia Water. Report sewage or contaminants flowing into storm drain. | 412-2001; 412-2009 |
| Report potholes, need for street repairs, street sweeping, traffic sign repair, and illegal dumping | 231-3011 |
| Graffiti removal (City of Richmond); Caltrans (on I-80 sound walls) | 231-3010; 925-926-6112 |
| Report broken sidewalks (Engineering) | 307-8091 |
| Park maintenance (Parks & Landscaping) | 231-3004 |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | 866-403-2683 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric | 800-743-5000 |
| Richmond Public Library | |
| Reference desk | 620-6561 |
| On-line catalog, renew books, hours, more | rosie.ci.richmond.ca.us/ |
| Main web page | www.ci.richmond.ca.us/~library/ |
| Literacy program (LEAP). More information. | 620-8084 |
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| Government | |
| Richmond city government How do I… The City’s on-line answers to the most frequently asked questions, from reporting potholes to applying for a job. A terrific resource. |
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| Richmond City Manager’s office | 620-6512 |
| Richmond City Clerk | 620-6513 |
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| Richmond City Staff Directory | |
| City of Richmond web site City Council agendas, videos of Council meetings, Codes, Charter, and more. | |
| Contra Costa County Government Administration |
925-646-4080 |
| County Supervisor John Gioia: Website has descriptions of county programs and projects, links to county and community organizations, Board of Supervisors meeting agendas, news items, and newsletter summarizing local issues and developments. 510-374-3231 E-mail: dist1@bos.co.contra-costa.ca.us http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/dis1/ | |
| State government: Assemblymember Nancy Skinner’s office provides a range of services to constituents, including assistance with renters’ programs, Medicare and Medi-Cal, summaries of pending legislation, and much more. Phones: Locally, dial 286-1400; to reach Sacramento office of Ms. Skinner dial 916-319-2014. For website info: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a14/. For State Senator Loni Hancock, representing District 9: http://dist09.casen.govoffice.com/ Phones: Locally, dial 286-1333; to reach Sacramento office of Ms. Hancock, dial 916-651-4009. For the Office of the Governor of the State of California: http://gov.ca.gov/interact#contact | |
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| Parks and Historic Sites | |
| Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park | 232-5050 |
| The crown jewel of Marina Bay parks, the Rosie the Riveter/World II Home Front National Historic Park (part of the National Park Service) is home to the Rosie the Riveter Memorial and the historic Richmond shipyards. The park commemorates the important role the City of Richmond played in the World War II Home Front. Nearby is the historic SS Red Oak Victory, a National Memorial Ship commemorating the wartime contributions of the residents and workers of the City of Richmond and the shipbuilding ingenuity of Henry J. Kaiser. Download a copy of the National Park Service self-guided auto tour of these two historic sites by clicking here. | |
| For more information about the following Marina Bay Parks, contact the City of Richmond, Recreation & Parks Dept., 620-6793 | |
| Barbara & Jay Vincent Park | End of Peninsula Drive |
| Lucretia Edwards Park | End of Marina Way South |
| Marina Park & Green | Bordered by Regatta Blvd., Marina Bay Parkway, Melville Square & Esplanade Dr. |
| Shimada Friendship Park | End of Marina Bay Parkway |
| Richmond Swim Center (immediately south of Kennedy High School, on Cutting Blvd.) | 620-6654 |
| Richmond Park Facilities (Administration, locations, reservations) | 620-6793 |
| Richmond Community Centers: Addresses and phone numbers for all Centers | |
| Marina Bay Yacht Harbor and Harbor Master’s Office, 1340 Marina Way South, off of Hall Avenue. See www.MarinaBayYachtHarbor.com for more information. | 236-1013 |
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| Schools | |
| West Contra Costa Unified School District www.wccusd.k12.ca.us/ | 234-3825 |
| Individual school listings Links to directories and each school’s web site | |
| Departments of WCCUSD: Phone listings | |
| West Contra Costa County Adult School: Visit their website to explore extensive course offerings in many different subject areas. | 215-4666 |
| Seniors | |
| MacDonald Senior Center | 302-8087 |
| Richmond Annex Senior Center | 620-6812 |
| Paratransit | 307-8026 |