Neighborhoods → South Miami

Richmond West

Richmond West is a sprawling, fast-growing residential suburb in the southwestern reaches of Miami-Dade County, located roughly 21 miles southwest of downtown Miami. Predominantly residential, it is characterized by a high rate of homeownership and a mix of Mediterranean and contemporary single-family homes built from the 1980s through the early 2000s, along with newer townhomes and apartments. The community is bordered by Country Walk to the north, with Zoo Miami sitting just to the east.The appeal of Richmond West lies in its spacious, family-friendly character: well-kept neighborhoods, good schools, and an abundance of parks give it a calm suburban rhythm. Its strategic position near US-1 and the Florida Turnpike makes commuting to central Miami, Doral, or Homestead straightforward, letting residents enjoy the breathing room of the suburbs without losing connection to the wider region.Richmond West is a place to live rather than a tourist stop, but its proximity to Zoo Miami, one of the largest zoos in the country, and the gateways to the Everglades and the Florida Keys makes it a convenient launch point for South Florida outdoor attractions. It offers a quiet, practical home base away from the coastal crowds.

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University of Miami

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Richmond West

Gordon Primary School Manatee

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Richmond West

Kids Zone Day Care Center

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Richmond West

Little Thinkers Club Day Care Center

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Pena Day Care Center

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Carratala Day Care Center

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Museum

Miami - Dade Public Library System Country Walk Branch Library

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Richmond West

Country Walk Branch Library

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Richmond West

Richmond West

University

University of Miami

Gordon Primary School Manatee

Kids Zone Day Care Center

Little Thinkers Club Day Care Center

Pena Day Care Center

Carratala Day Care Center

Museum

Miami - Dade Public Library System Country Walk Branch Library

Country Walk Branch Library

Tourist Attraction

Pelican

Flamingo

Ostrich

Red River Hog

Guanaco

Bongo

Defassa Waterbuck

Chimpanzee

Porcubine

Lemurs

Giant Eland

Grant's Gazelle

Addax

Reticulated Giraffe

Siamang

Cuban Crocodile

Lowland Gorilla

Andean Condor

Gibbon

Grant's Zebra

Bat-Eared Fox

Grevy's Zebra

Warthog

Stanley Crane

WattledCrane

Nyala

Rhea

Black Duiker

Howler Monkey

Thomson's Gazelle

Greater Kudu

African Elephant

Malayan Sun Bear

Black Rhinoceros

White Backed Vulture

Baird's Tapir

Colubus Monkey

Arabian Oryx

Nilgai

Sable Antilope

Saki Monkey

Squirrel Monkeys

Spotted Hyena

Goitered Gazelle

European White Stork

African Crowned Cranes

Gemsbock

Glossy Starlings

Anoa

Malayan Tapir

Asian Elephant

Giant Turtoise

Yellow-Billed Hornbill

Indian Rhinoceros

Black Neck Stork

Lion

Jaguar

Giant Anteater

Giant River Otter

Freshwater Stingray

Harpy Eagle

Toucans

Restaurant

Fiesta Cafe

Papa John's

DiCrespo Deli Restaurant

Cinema

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