Richmond’s downtown is unique compared to other areas of the city because of its intensive mix of retail, commercial, and residential development. When Richmonders refer to “downtown,” they generally mean the business or governmental center of the city. Richmond corporate apartment residents will find that Downtown is home to many fine restaurants including Julep's New Southern Cuisine and The Hard Shell top the list of popular seafood-centric urban restaurants located in Shockoe Bottom and Richmond's historic River District. Azzurro Ristorante has been coined "one of the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy." If you're looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, check out Akida Restaurant. Kuba Kuba is a local Cuban restaurant in the Fan, offering Cuban-influenced cuisine. The Crazy Greek, near Willow Lawn, is almost a culinary institution in Richmond. The city of Richmond operates 31 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools, with a cosmopolitan student population of 25,000 students. Richmond corporate apartment residents will have access to numerous higher education institutions, including the University of Richmond (private), Virginia Commonwealth University (public), Virginia Union University (private), and the Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education (private). Several community colleges are found in the metro area, including J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and John Tyler Community College (Chesterfield County). Richmond corporate apartment residents will enjoy the serenity and beauty which our parks offer. Adventurous hikes into nature at James River Park, as well as urban fitness trails, tot lots, outdoor festivals and events are available for enjoyment by all. Today, the Department maintains and administers more than 57 parks with a total of more than 3,500 acres. Popular parks include: Bryan Park whose azalea gardens draw hundreds of visitors each spring; Chimborazo Park, the site of the National Battlefield Park headquarters; and Byrd Park, which features a Fountain Lake, waterfowl on Swan Lake, the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, the Carillon (World War I Memorial which is used for numerous special events and art shows), tournament-class public tennis courts, a Vita-course exercise trail, and a known gathering place for special events such as the annual New Year's Eve celebration. Another Richmond favorite is Maymont Park, operated by the Maymont Foundation. A petting farm and zoo, acres of lush grounds and exotic gardens make this a popular tourist attraction.
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