Park Plaza Homes for Rent

Park Plaza in Richmond is a neighborhood characterized by its gridded streets and a mix of homes built in the 1940s and 1950s, with some ranch-style houses from the 1960s. The area features quaint front yards, private driveways, and garage spaces, with notable architectural highlights including restored Craftsman bungalows. Residents enjoy proximity to John F. Kennedy Park, a 9-acre green space with basketball courts, a ballfield, outdoor gym machines, a fitness trail, and an all-access playground. The park also hosts the annual Day at the Park Gospel Outreach event. The Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt and the Richmond Greenway Trail provide additional outdoor features. Park Plaza is conveniently located near commercial corridors, with Target and Home Depot nearby, and dining options such as Angelo’s Gourmet Delicatessen and Brasil Bistro. Interstate-80 and Interstate-580 offer direct routes to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Rafael, while bus stops along Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard, and the nearby El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond BART stations, provide ample public transportation options. Schools in the area include Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Lovonya DeJean Middle School, both noted for their diversity, and Kennedy High School, which offers career and technical education programs.