Richmond Highlands
Neighborhood
Richmond Highlands sits just inland from Richmond Beach and offers a wonderfully balanced, easygoing place to call home. With a flatter geography and a leafy residential feel, it’s a neighborhood made for daily strolls, dog walks, and quick trips to nearby parks, schools, and local shops. Tucked between Aurora and the Sound, Richmond Highlands makes it simple to enjoy both peaceful living and Shoreline’s coastal perks.
Richmond Highlands Fun Facts
🚶 Flatter and walkable: One of the more level neighborhoods near the water, great for getting around on foot.
🌊 Close to the coast: Just minutes from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and Puget Sound views.
🏡 Classic neighborhood charm: Well-loved homes and mature landscaping give it a settled, welcoming vibe.
Richmond Highlands is the kind of neighborhood where life feels comfortable, connected, and just a little bit coastal.
Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association
The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association (RHNA) is simply neighbors meeting other neighbors. There are currently no membership dues, and no requirements to be a part of it, other than living within our neighborhood boundaries.
Connect with the Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association:
Facebook
Contact: rhna.shoreline@gmail.com
Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Events
Find Details about All Upcoming Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Events: Here
Wet ‘n’ Wild
RHNA summer tradition that brings neighbors together for an afternoon of carefree, splash-filled fun. Families gather at Sunset School Park to run through sprinklers, race down the slip ’n slide, and marvel at giant bubbles, all in the spirit of old-fashioned neighborhood play. Free, relaxed, and joyfully messy, this event celebrates community, kids being kids, and the simple magic of a summer day outdoors (rain or shine).
National Night Out
Community-focused evening that brings neighbors together to connect, build relationships, and strengthen local pride. Through block parties and small gatherings, residents help create safer, more connected neighborhoods across Shoreline.
General Meetings
RHNA’s general meetings offer a welcoming space for neighbors to share updates, discuss community priorities, and stay connected with what’s happening in the neighborhood.
Schools
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Highland Terrace Elementary is a close-knit neighborhood school that values collaboration, inclusion, and student growth. Caring staff focus on building strong foundations in learning and character, creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged, capable, and connected.
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Meridian Park Elementary is a welcoming neighborhood school known for its strong sense of community and supportive learning environment. Dedicated staff emphasize academic growth, kindness, and connection, helping students feel confident, curious, and valued.
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Einstein serves the west side of Shoreline with a focus on academic rigor, student voice, and inclusive school culture. Its recently modernized campus supports innovative programs and strong extracurricular offerings.
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Shorewood offers robust academic pathways, award-winning athletics, and a supportive school community. Its modern campus and strong arts programs make it a standout choice for west-side families.
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Cascade is a district-wide choice school combining project-based learning with a close-knit community culture. Its K–8 model supports long-term relationships, enrichment, and hands-on learning across grade levels.
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Pratt ELC provides high-quality early childhood education through inclusive preschool, Head Start, and family-support programs. Its warm, play-based environment helps young learners build social, emotional, and early academic foundations.
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The Home Education Exchange supports families who choose homeschooling with curriculum resources, enrichment classes, and community learning opportunities. It offers a flexible, student-centered approach designed to complement at-home instruction.
Richmond Highlands Transportation
Richmond Highlands
Car-Dependent
Parks
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16554 Fremont Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133Amenities:
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Open space/Natural area
Paved Trails
Picnic areas
Playground
Reservable - Field (1)
Restroom
Soccer
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17800 10th Ave NW
Shoreline, WA 98177Amenities:
Basketball
Community garden
Open space/Natural area
Paved Trails
Picnic areas
Playground
Public art
Reservable - Field (1)
Sani-Can
Soccer
Neighborhood Businesses
A Look Back in Time…
Billboard for Richmond Highlands Acre Tracts, looking north on North Trunk Road from about 183rd Street. At far left we see the back of Emma Griffin's rental house. Next to it with a half-hidden dormer is William and Hannah Dye's Home Bakery and Restaurant. Both of these are facing N 185th St. The large building in front center is Charles P. Polachek's grocery and living quarters. Behind this grocery is F.E. Smith's Feed Store. And behind that is Thor Thorsen's gas station which is across from the Rogers store. At far right is Haines Garage, built by Roy Haines and Mr. Calderhead. Bessie Haines ran a waffle shop in the back of the garage, which also served as the Interurban stop. In the distance, the road turns left onto Firlands Way in front of Rogers General Store.
1939. Interurban trolley at Richmond Highlands station. Interurban trolley stopped at the Richmond Highlands station, behind the Richfield Gas Station at 185th Street North and Aurora Avenue. The Colegrove Restaurant is in the right background.
The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Vibe
