With its convenient 18 mile drive from San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge, Ross was originally developed as a summer haven for San Franciscans. At only 1.6 square miles and a population of around 2,300, Ross is known for being a serene place with a special small town feel. This town of grand estates and luxury custom homes provides for some of the most beautiful landscaping you will find in Marin County. This well-cared-for community gives the area a character that is unique to the Town of Ross.
Chamber of Commerce
Larkspur Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 315 Larkspur, CA 94977 Telephone: 415.838.0038 Unites businesses, local leaders and concerned citizens of Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield and Ross with the mutual goal of achieving a better and more prosperous community. Click here for website
Community Groups
Marin Girls Softball San Rafael, CA Address2 Telephone: 415.721.4647 Recreational girls softball for San Rafael, Ross, Tiburon, Mill Valley and the Twin Cities. Click here for website Pixie Park P.O. Box 437 Ross, CA 94957 Pixie Park is a volunteer-run cooperative playground for children ages six and under. Click here for website Ross Valley Mothers' Club P.O. Box 2449 San Anselmo, CA 94979 Telephone: 415.721.4576 Since the summer of 1993, we have provided a community for families in the Ross Valley area: Kentfield, Greenbrae, Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax and surrounding towns. Click here for website
Demographics
Population (2000): 2329 Median resident age: 42.5 Average household income (2000): $102,015 Mean home price (2004): $1,000,000+ Click here for website
Farmer's Markets
Fire Stations
Ross Valley Fire Service 777 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960 Telephone: 415.258.4686 Ross Valley Fire Authority is a consolidated department with the mission of protecting lives, property and environments of Fairfax, San Anselmo and Sleepy Hollow through education, prevention, and community service. Click here for website Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District 70 Crane Drive San Anselmo, CA 94960 Telephone: 415.256.8300 Provides fire protection services to Sleepy Hollow and portions of unincorporated Ross Valley.
Government
Town of Ross Telephone: 415.453.1453 Council meets second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Click here for website County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.7331 Click here for website
History
California State
Historical Landmarks - Marin County Compiled by Donald Laird, the sites included on the list are: the First Sawmill in Marin (located in Mill Valley), the Oldest House North of San Francisco Bay (north of Novato), the Mission San Rafael Arcangel (in San Rafael) and the site of the Lighter Wharf in Bolinas. Click here for website Jose Moya del Pino Library/Ross Historical Society Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.258.9595 Non-circulating collection of local history, art, antique, gardening and decorative arts books and photographs: staffed by docents Tues-Fri; 11:30am - 3:30pm. Click here for website Marin History Museum 1125 B Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Telephone: 415.454.8538 The Marin History Museum celebrates the traditions of innovation and creativity of the people of Marin County. Click here for website Virtual Collections of Marin The Virtual Archive site uses current Internet technology to create a structure for archiving Marin County's history before it is lost. Click here for website
Hospitals
Bolinas Family Practice 7 Wharf Road Bolinas, CA 94924 Telephone: 415.868.0124 Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Closed from 1 to 2 p.m. every day.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, and health education. Click here for website County of Marin - H & HS
Health Services Division - Clinical Services Includes dental services, HIV/AIDS program, preventive health care for the Aging, Public Health Nursing, childhood, adult and travel immunizations, Lead Poisoning Prevention and more. Click here for website Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers Around Marin, CA Telephone: 415.444.2000 Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center and its Satellite Clinics are located in Downtown San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma and West Marin. Click here for website Marin Community Clinic 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, CA 94904 Telephone: 415.448.1500 Provides affordable primary healthcare to low-income and uninsured patients. Click here for website Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, CA 94904 Telephone: 415.925.7000 Marin General Hospital, a Sutter Health affiliate, is the largest acute care hospital in Marin County and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Click here for website Novato Community Hospital 180 Rowland Way Novato, CA 94945 Telephone: 415.209.1300 A Sutter Health affiliate, this hospital has a knowledgeable and caring professional staff that provides patients with highly personalized healthcare, using state of the art technology. Click here for website Point Reyes Medical Clinic 3 6th Street P.O. Box 910 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Telephone: 415.663.8666 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays for both scheduled appointments and urgent care.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, podiatry, x-rays and health education. Click here for website S.F. VA Medical Center Around Marin, CA Telephone: 415.444.2000 San Francisco VA Medical Center is part of a nationwide Federal health-care system for veterans operated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Click here for website 		Ross Sign City of Ross website link
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Stinson Beach Medical Center 3419 State Route 1 P.O. Box 978 Stinson Beach, CA 94970 Telephone: 415.868.9656 Hours: Open five days each week. Physician days are Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed one hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, the Medical Center is staffed by a family nurse practitioner.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, and health education. Click here for website
Libraries
Jose Moya del Pino Library/Ross Historical Society Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.258.9595 Non-circulating collection of local history, art, antique, gardening and decorative arts books and photographs staffed by docents Tues-Fri, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Click here for website
Police Stations
Ross Police Department 33 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.453.2727 Provides 24-hour law enforcement services. The importance of community involvement and interaction is stressed at every level of the Department, with some members who have both lived and worked in town for well over 15 years. Click here for website Marin County Sheriff's Office 3501 Civic Center Drive, #145 San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.7250 Responsible for patrol services, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals in unincorporated areas, and investigates criminal activity. It provides Mutual Aid support to local law enforcement and processes civil writs; serves court warrants. Click here for website Marin Sheriff's Office & Emergency Services 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 266 San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.6584 Preparing for Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Landslides, Volcanoes; Children and special populations; Pets and other animals; Securing furniture and bolting foundations; and more. Click here for website
Recreation
Marin County Parks and Open Space 3501 Civic Center Drive, #415 San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.6387 Marin County Parks and Open Space provides a variety of experiences for individuals visiting Marin County parks. Boat launches, beaches, golf courses, swimming pools, picnic areas and ball fields are just a few samples of the many opportunities available. Click here for website Pixie Park P.O. Box 437 Ross, CA 94957 Pixie Park is a volunteer-run cooperative playground for children age six and under. Click here for website Ross Recreation Department P.O. Box 117 Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.453.6020 Ross Recreation Department offers classes, sports, and recreational activities for the Ross community. Click here for website
Religious/Faith
St. Anselm Church 97 Shady Lane P.O. Box 1061 Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.453.2342 St. Anselm Church is a Roman Catholic Church that serves the people of Ross, San Anselmo and portions of Kentfield. Click here for website St. John's Episcopal Church P.O. Box 217 Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.456.1102 An Episcopal church in Ross, California, part of the Diocese of California. Click here for website
Schools
Ross School District Ross Elementary School Public: 389 students; K-8 Lagunitas And Allen Avenue Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.457.2705 Click here for website The Branson School Private: 320 students; Grades 9-12 P.O. Box 887 Ross, CA 94957 Telephone: 415.454.3612 Click here for website
Utilities
Sanitary District #1 (Ross Valley) 2000 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.461.1122 Sanitary District #1 serves the Ross Valley providing sewage collection and transport to Central Marin Sanitation Agency. Click here for website Comcast of North Bay Cable Customer Service: 800.945.2288 High Speed Internet Customer Service: 888.262.6300 Email Customer Service Click here for website Marin Recycling Center 535 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94501 Telephone: 415.453.1404 Marin County's recycling center. Click here for website Pacific Bell Telephone Telephone: 800.310.2355 Provides telephone service & repair service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here for website Pacific Gas & Electric 999 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94915 Telephone: 800.743.5000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. The company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, serves approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California. Click here for website
Weather
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