The Central Richmond Hill directory.

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

Local pick: Pad thai and green curry

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

Local pick: Handmade pasta on historic Yonge

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

Local pick: A coffee near the pond

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

Local pick: A quick meal while shopping

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

Local pick: Casual dinners close to home

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

Local pick: The area's anchor mall

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

Local pick: Heritage storefronts and local shops

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

Local pick: Everyday errands near Bayview

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

Local pick: Walkable shops near transit

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

Local pick: The city's historic high school

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

Local pick: The Regional Arts program

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

Local pick: A central elementary catchment

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

Local pick: A North Richvale catchment

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

Local pick: A walkable central school

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.

Local pick: A loop around the pond in every season

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.

Local pick: Public star parties under the great dome

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

Local pick: A show on historic Yonge

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

Local pick: The town's 19th-century story

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

Local pick: Playgrounds and ravine paths

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

Local pick: A central green for sports and play

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

Local pick: Forest trails around the dome