Richmond

Parks, Trails & Green Space

Top 5 places to get outside

• 1. Sewallcrest Park — Bewteen SE 31st and 35th Avenues, this beloved neighborhood park offers sports fields, tennis courts, a playground, and a dog off-leash area. A favorite stop for families and dog owners.

• 2. Ivon Community Garden — Nestled off SE 41st Avenue and Ivon Street, this volunteer-run garden plots space for Richmond residents to grow produce and ornamentals. It’s a green oasis where community gathers.

• 3. Richmond Community Garden — Tucked behind Franklin High School near SE 41st and Franklin, gardeners cultivate year-round beds—rentable plots, compost, and a backdrop for neighborly exchange.

• 4. Piccolo Park — A pocket park on SE 28th Place south of Division, with an accessible playground, picnic tables, and plenty of shade. Compact but popular for young families.

• 5. Clinton Community Garden — Just on the western edge, this haven for pollinators and locals alike offers community plots and educational gardening space right off SE 21st and Clinton.

Coffee Shops

Top 5 places for a coffee

• 1. Never Coffee — Located at SE 43rd & Belmont, Never Coffee serves inventive lattes and single-origin espresso in an artfully designed space. Known for its creative drinks and cozy neighborhood vibe.

• 2. Stumptown Coffee Roasters (Division St) — A classic Portland institution, the Division location brews direct-sourced beans and offers pastries in a light-filled shop at SE 34th & Division.

• 3. Good Coffee (Division St) — At SE 48th & Division, Good Coffee offers pour-overs, seasonal specialty drinks, and a bright, social atmosphere. A popular spot for catching up or working on a laptop.

• 4. Subsidy — Nestled at SE 40th & Hawthorne, Subsidy is a locally-owned shop known for its relaxed spirit, coffee classics, and rotating local pastry selection.

• 5. Junior’s Roasted Coffee — On SE 34th south of Division, Junior’s focuses on sustainable, relationship-sourced coffee, with a minimalist café showing off their in-house roasts.

Restaurants & Food Carts

Top 5 places for a bite to eat

• 1. Pok Pok Wing (Division St) — Inside the Division Food Hall at SE 31st & Division, this offshoot of the legendary restaurant offers Thai-style chicken wings and papaya salad in a casual counter-service setting.

• 2. Lauretta Jean’s — On SE Division & 34th, Lauretta Jean’s is a cherished bakery and pie shop serving savory quiches, seasonal pies, and biscuits—perfect for breakfast or dessert.

• 3. Dots Cafe — A longtime Clinton mainstay at SE 26th & Clinton, Dots offers burgers, vegetarian options, and cocktails in a kitschy, dim-lit space that feels lovingly unchanged.

• 4. Bollywood Theater — At SE 30th & Division, Bollywood Theater delivers Indian street food classics such as kati rolls and bhel puri in a vibrant, art-filled space.

• 5. Güero — Known for Mexico City-inspired sandwiches (tortas), Güero at SE 28th & Ankeny brings bold flavors and pickled vegetables to a cozy, friendly spot.

Bars

Top 5 places for a drink

• 1. The Richmond Bar — On SE Division & 32nd, this neighborhood bar serves inventive cocktails, local beers, and bistro-style fare in a warmly lit, welcoming setting.

• 2. The Sweet Hereafter — A vegan-friendly bar at SE 33rd & Belmont, The Sweet Hereafter is known for cocktails served in Mason jars, a spacious patio, and plant-based comfort food.

• 3. The BeerMongers — Sitting at SE 12th & Division on the edge of Richmond, The BeerMongers is a laid-back spot for craft beer on tap and by the bottle, with a loyal local following.

• 4. Victory Bar — On SE Division near 37th, Victory Bar offers a rotating tap list and housemade sausages in a cozy, dim taproom beloved for its conversation-friendly vibe.

• 5. Bare Bones Café & Bar — Located at SE 29th & Belmont, this hybrid bar and café features strong coffee, hearty breakfast fare, and all-day cocktails in a retro setting.

Things To Do

Top 5 things worth your time

• 1. Clinton Street Theater — A historic single-screen movie house at SE 26th & Clinton, showcasing independent films, cult classics, and community events—one of Portland’s oldest theaters.

• 2. Division Street Events — SE Division’s annual street fairs and block parties bring neighbors together for live music, local vendors, and food truck gatherings throughout the warmer months.

• 3. Academy Theater — Just east in Montavilla, but a cherished Richmond haunt, the Academy is a restored 1948 neighborhood cinema known for craft beer, pizza, and second-run movies.

• 4. Lauretta Jean’s Pie Classes — Lauretta Jean’s occasionally offers hands-on pie and pastry-making classes—a tasty way to connect with the bakery and neighbors.

• 5. Fernie Brae Gallery — On SE Hawthorne close to 41st, Fernie Brae Gallery specializes in enchanting art and curiosities, often hosting creative workshops and local artist pop-ups.

Community Resources

Local services & organizations

• Richmond Neighborhood Association — Connects residents and organizes annual cleanups, block parties, and advocacy for local issues. Meets monthly at Waverly Heights UCC.

• Richmond Elementary School Auditorium — Used for community meetings, school performances, and voting during election seasons.

• Belmont Library — The Multnomah County Library branch serving Richmond, with programs for all ages.

• SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition — Supports Richmond and surrounding neighborhoods with grants, resources, and civic events.

• Richmond Post Office (SE Division St) — Essential for mail, shipping, and accessing government forms, located at SE 32nd & Division.

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