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[[File:Richmond Marina - Rosie the Riveter Memorial 01 - thumb.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park|Rosie the Riveter monument]] in Marina Bay]]
[[File:Richmond Marina - Rosie the Riveter Memorial 01 - thumb.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park|Rosie the Riveter monument]] in Marina Bay]]


'''Marina Bay''' is located in [[Richmond, California|Richmond]]'s protected Inner Harbor. It was developed in the mid 1980s in an effort to clean up what had been up to that point the defunct WWII-era [[Kaiser Shipyards]]. The has been planned as an upper-scale residential waterfront community with apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and houses. The area is also home to many retail and light industry businesses. The city considers it one of its success stories and uses it as an example for other projects throughout the area.
'''Marina Bay''', is located in [[Richmond, California|Richmond]]'s protected [[Richmond Inner Harbor]]. It was developed in the mid-1980s in an effort to clean up what had been up to that point the defunct World War II-era [[Kaiser Shipyards]].


Marina Bay was planned as an upscale residential waterfront community with apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and houses. The area is also home to many retail and light-industry businesses. The City of Richmond wants to attract more research and development into the area. The city considers it one of its success stories and uses it as an template for other projects.
In 2008 construction the ground was broken on two new residential developments. In addition a new waterfront in the northwest area of the bay is planned upon their completion.


==Points of Interest==
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== Marina Bay Yacht Harbor ==


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=== Marina Bay Yacht Harbor ===
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The area hosts an 850-berth marina which can be inferred from the area's name. Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is also known as Richmond Marina Bay and was built by the City of Richmond in the early 1980s. The berths are divided into four sections along the north shore: D-Dock, E-Dock, F-Dock & G-Dock (from east to west). Berth sizes range from 26' long to 61' long with several end-ties available up to 100' long. A launch ramp is available in the northwest corner of the marina.

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The area hosts an 850-berth marina. Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is also known as Richmond Marina Bay and was built by the City of Richmond in the early 1980s. The berths are divided into four sections along the north shore: D-Dock, E-Dock, F-Dock & G-Dock (from east to west). Berth sizes range from 26' long to 61' long with several end-ties available up to 100' long. A launch ramp is available in the northwest corner of the marina.


The marina Entrance Channel (also known as the Ford Channel after the [[Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant|Ford Plant]] along its northern shore) was dredged to -12' mean lower low water in the Fall of 2011. The marina basin itself is 12' to 18' deep at MLLW, a legacy of the time when the basin was [[Kaiser Shipyards|Shipyard #2]] and used to construct [[Liberty Ship]]s during [[World War II]].
The marina Entrance Channel (also known as the Ford Channel after the [[Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant|Ford Plant]] along its northern shore) was dredged to -12' mean lower low water in the Fall of 2011. The marina basin itself is 12' to 18' deep at MLLW, a legacy of the time when the basin was [[Kaiser Shipyards|Shipyard #2]] and used to construct [[Liberty Ship]]s during [[World War II]].


== Yacht Club ==
=== Yacht Club ===


On the northeast corner of the bay is one of the few yacht clubs in the East Bay that offer monthly memberships and sailing lessons. [http://www.tradewindssailing.com/index.shtml Trade Winds Sailing Club]
On the northeast corner of the bay is one of the few yacht clubs in the East Bay that offer monthly memberships and sailing lessons. [http://www.tradewindssailing.com/index.shtml Trade Winds Sailing Club]


== San Francisco Bay Trail ==
=== San Francisco Bay Trail ===


The [[San Francisco Bay Trail]] runs though the neighborhood from [[Point Isabel, Richmond, California|Point Isabel]] and currently ends here, although it is planned to be connected to [[Point Richmond, Richmond, California|Point Richmond]] and also downtown to the [[Richmond Greenway]].
The [[San Francisco Bay Trail]] runs through the neighborhood from [[Point Isabel, Richmond, California|Point Isabel]] and currently ends here, although it is planned to be connected to [[Point Richmond, Richmond, California|Point Richmond]] and also downtown to the [[Richmond Greenway]].


== Rosie the Riveter monument ==
=== Rosie the Riveter monument ===


Dedicated on October 14, 2000, the area hosts the [[Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park]] to honor the contributions of the American women labor force during [[World War II]]. The area the monument stands in was once known as Kaiser Shipyard #2 where women worked alongside men to construct military transport and cargo ships. The monument is a straight pathway containing inscriptions and photographs depicting that era. The length of the path is approximately the length of a [[Liberty Ship]]'s keel and contains three sculptures to abstractly represent the ship's bow, steam stack, and stern.<ref name="RosieRiveter">{{cite web | url=http://www.rosietheriveter.org/memdes.htm| title=Rosie the Riveter | publisher=The Rosie the Riveter Trust | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref>
Dedicated on October 14, 2000, the area hosts the [[Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park]] to honor the contributions of the American women labor force during [[World War II]]. The area the monument stands in was once known as Kaiser Shipyard #2 where women worked alongside men to construct military transport and cargo ships. The monument is a straight pathway containing inscriptions and photographs depicting that era. The length of the path is approximately the length of a [[Liberty Ship]]'s keel and contains three sculptures to abstractly represent the ship's bow, steam stack, and stern.<ref name="RosieRiveter">{{cite web | url=http://www.rosietheriveter.org/memdes.htm| title=Rosie the Riveter | publisher=The Rosie the Riveter Trust | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref>


== Craneway Pavillon ==
=== Craneway Pavilion ===
The former [[Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant]] has been transformed into a mixed-use complex that houses light-industry, a restaurant/bar, and a popular event venue. [http://www.craneway.com/]
The former [[Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant]] has been transformed into a mixed-use complex that houses light-industry, a restaurant/bar, and a popular event venue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.craneway.com/ |title=Home |website=craneway.com}}</ref>


== Sister city monument ==
=== Sister city monument ===
Shimada Friendship park is a monument to [[Shimada, Shizuoka|Shimada]], Japan which is one of Richmond's sister cities.
Shimada Friendship park is a monument to [[Shimada, Shizuoka|Shimada]], Japan which is one of Richmond's sister cities.


{{wide image|Richmond - Marina Bay - Shimada Friendship Park 01.jpg|2400px|Marina Bay's Shimada Friendship Park provides a panoramic view from its northern location in [[San Francisco Bay]]. Prominent landmarks (left to right) include the [[Berkeley Hills]], downtown [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], the [[Port of Oakland]], the [[San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge|Bay Bridge]], [[Yerba Buena Island]], [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], and [[Brooks Island]].}}
{{wide image|Richmond - Marina Bay - Shimada Friendship Park 01.jpg|2400px|Marina Bay's Shimada Friendship Park provides a panoramic view from its northern location in [[San Francisco Bay]]. Prominent landmarks (left to right) include the [[Berkeley Hills]], [[downtown Oakland]], the [[Port of Oakland]], the [[San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge|Bay Bridge]], [[Yerba Buena Island]], [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], and [[Brooks Island Regional Preserve|Brooks Island]].}}


=== Ferry terminal ===
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==Notes==

[[File:Ferryterminalrichwboat2019.jpg|thumb|Richmond Ferry Terminal]]

In 2016 the area was served by a private water taxi service departing from the Harbormaster Dock and arriving approximately 35 minutes later next to the [[San Francisco Ferry Building]]. Services included twice daily evening runs during commute hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/11/15/commuter-ferry-service-from-richmond-launched/|title = Commuter ferry service from Richmond launched|date = 15 November 2016}}</ref>
In 2019 the [[Richmond Ferry Terminal]] reopened here after being closed since 2000, with service to [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]].

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== Notes ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/ City of Richmond]
* [http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/ City of Richmond]
* [http://www.marinabaycouncil.org/ Marina Bay Neighborhood Council]
* [http://www.marinabaycouncil.org/ Marina Bay Neighborhood Council]
* [http://www.rosietheriveter.org/memdes.htm Rosie the Riveter]
* [http://www.rosietheriveter.org/memdes.htm Rosie the Riveter]
* [http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/index.htm Trails for Richmond Action Committee (TRAC)]
* [http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/index.htm Trails for Richmond Action Committee (TRAC)]

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Latest revision as of 15:16, 3 July 2023

Marina Bay
Neighborhood of Richmond
Otters on the riprap at the Richmond Marina in Marina Bay
Otters on the riprap at the Richmond Marina in Marina Bay
Map
Coordinates: 37°54′46″N 122°20′47″W / 37.9128°N 122.3465°W / 37.9128; -122.3465
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa
Government
 • MayorTom Butt
 • SenateMark DeSaulnier (D)
Loni Hancock (D)
 • AssemblyNancy Skinner (D)
 • U. S. CongressNancy Pelosi (D)[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.551 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Land0.551 sq mi (1.43 km2)
Population
 (2008)[2]
 • Total
3,034
 • Density5,500/sq mi (2,100/km2)
ZIP Code
94804
Area code(s)510, 341
BART StationsRichmond, El Cerrito
AC Transit Bus routes74
Websitehttp://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/
"D Dock", one of four docking sections in Richmond Marina Bay Yacht Harbor
Rosie the Riveter monument in Marina Bay

Marina Bay, is located in Richmond's protected Richmond Inner Harbor. It was developed in the mid-1980s in an effort to clean up what had been up to that point the defunct World War II-era Kaiser Shipyards.

Marina Bay was planned as an upscale residential waterfront community with apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and houses. The area is also home to many retail and light-industry businesses. The City of Richmond wants to attract more research and development into the area. The city considers it one of its success stories and uses it as an template for other projects.

Points of Interest

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Marina Bay Yacht Harbor

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The area hosts an 850-berth marina. Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is also known as Richmond Marina Bay and was built by the City of Richmond in the early 1980s. The berths are divided into four sections along the north shore: D-Dock, E-Dock, F-Dock & G-Dock (from east to west). Berth sizes range from 26' long to 61' long with several end-ties available up to 100' long. A launch ramp is available in the northwest corner of the marina.

The marina Entrance Channel (also known as the Ford Channel after the Ford Plant along its northern shore) was dredged to -12' mean lower low water in the Fall of 2011. The marina basin itself is 12' to 18' deep at MLLW, a legacy of the time when the basin was Shipyard #2 and used to construct Liberty Ships during World War II.

Yacht Club

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On the northeast corner of the bay is one of the few yacht clubs in the East Bay that offer monthly memberships and sailing lessons. Trade Winds Sailing Club

San Francisco Bay Trail

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The San Francisco Bay Trail runs through the neighborhood from Point Isabel and currently ends here, although it is planned to be connected to Point Richmond and also downtown to the Richmond Greenway.

Rosie the Riveter monument

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Dedicated on October 14, 2000, the area hosts the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park to honor the contributions of the American women labor force during World War II. The area the monument stands in was once known as Kaiser Shipyard #2 where women worked alongside men to construct military transport and cargo ships. The monument is a straight pathway containing inscriptions and photographs depicting that era. The length of the path is approximately the length of a Liberty Ship's keel and contains three sculptures to abstractly represent the ship's bow, steam stack, and stern.[3]

Craneway Pavilion

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The former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant has been transformed into a mixed-use complex that houses light-industry, a restaurant/bar, and a popular event venue.[4]

Sister city monument

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Shimada Friendship park is a monument to Shimada, Japan which is one of Richmond's sister cities.

Marina Bay's Shimada Friendship Park provides a panoramic view from its northern location in San Francisco Bay. Prominent landmarks (left to right) include the Berkeley Hills, downtown Oakland, the Port of Oakland, the Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, and Brooks Island.

Ferry terminal

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Richmond Ferry Terminal

In 2016 the area was served by a private water taxi service departing from the Harbormaster Dock and arriving approximately 35 minutes later next to the San Francisco Ferry Building. Services included twice daily evening runs during commute hours.[5] In 2019 the Richmond Ferry Terminal reopened here after being closed since 2000, with service to San Francisco.

Notes

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  1. ^ "California's 11th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Marina Bay neighborhood in Richmond, California (CA), 94804 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets".
  3. ^ "Rosie the Riveter". The Rosie the Riveter Trust. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
  4. ^ "Home". craneway.com.
  5. ^ "Commuter ferry service from Richmond launched". 15 November 2016.
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