Central Richmond Hill, made personal.

A long-running Thai restaurant on Yonge in central Richmond Hill — fragrant curries, pad thai and a warm, casual room.

A welcoming Italian restaurant on historic Yonge Street — handmade pastas, classic mains and a neighbourhood feel in the downtown core.

The cafés and bakeries along the historic Yonge corridor near the Mill Pond — an easy stop before a walk around the water.

The restaurants and food hall at Hillcrest Mall serve North Richvale with everything from quick bites to sit-down dining.

The plazas near Bayview and Major Mackenzie serve the Devonsleigh community with casual restaurants, cafés and takeout.

A large enclosed mall on Yonge at 16th — department stores, fashion, dining and services anchoring central and north Richmond Hill.

The historic downtown on Yonge — heritage storefronts, independent shops, cafés and the city's original Main Street BIA.

The neighbourhood plazas along Bayview serve Devonsleigh with grocery, pharmacy and everyday services.

The shops and services around Major Mackenzie and Yonge serve the Harding community within walking distance of central transit.

A long-established York Region DSB public high school near the Mill Pond, with strong academics and a central heritage location.

A York Region DSB secondary school near the Mill Pond known for its Regional Arts program in music, drama, dance and visual art.

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the established Crosby community east of Yonge.

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the North Richvale community near Yonge and 16th.

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the Harding community in central Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill's iconic heritage park around a pond dating to the 1800s — walking trails, gardens, a boardwalk and seasonal events, with a major revitalization underway.

One of the world's great historic observatories (founded 1935), home to a 74-inch telescope — once the largest in Canada — set in protected forest, with public astronomy programs.

The city's performing arts centre on Yonge Street — concerts, theatre, dance and family shows in the heart of the historic downtown.

A restored heritage building in the historic core telling the story of early Richmond Hill, with exhibits, gardens and community programs.

The neighbourhood parks and ravine trails of Devonsleigh — playgrounds, fields and green corridors among the family streets near Bayview.

A community park in central Richmond Hill with sports fields, playgrounds and walking paths serving the Harding area.

The protected forest and parkland surrounding the David Dunlap Observatory — mature woodland, trails and one of central Richmond Hill's most cherished green spaces.