The Carridor, Hercules, CA
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The Carridor is the working middle of Hercules, the central band where the civic center, City Hall, the public library, and Duck Pond Park along Sycamore Avenue all sit. If any part of town functions as Hercules's downtown, it is this stretch, and it is among the most walkable areas the city has. The advantage here is being where the services are. You can reach the library, city offices, and the central parks easily, San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps are right at hand, and the everyday business of the city happens within a short radius. For people who want to be near the civic core rather than out on a quiet cul-de-sac, this is the spot. The tradeoff is that a corridor is a corridor: this is a mixed civic and commercial stretch, so the streetscape is more functional than scenic, with through-roads and parking rather than a polished main-street look. Hercules has plans to dress this core up over time. For now, The Carridor is the central, get-things-done heart of town.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carquinez Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Swett High | High | 9-12 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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