Kentfield

Kentfield is nestled  at the base of Mt. Tam, bordered by Larkspur and Ross and is an  unincorporated town. The name "Kentfield" is taken from the  family of Albert Kent, a Chicago meat packer who, along with his wife  Adaline, settled in the area in 1872. Adaline donated twenty-three  acres of land for a community recreation center; which later became  the site for the College of Marin, which is part of the California  Community College system. Albert and Adaline's son William, who  became a U.S. congressman and an ardent conservationist, donated Muir  Woods as a national park.

Kentfield does have  its own school district and is ranked high in the state. The  Kentfield Schools Foundation is a group of parents and community  members who volunteer their time and efforts for fundraising  activities to support basic programs and fund additional programs  that foster excellence in education. With its central location,  Kentfield residents have access to a full range of nearby shopping  and recreational opportunities. The four major shopping areas (Bon  Air Center, Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera Town Center and  Larkspur Landing) are minutes away and one can find all types of  stores, from nationally known chains to locally owned boutiques.

Kentfield is close  to Mt. Tamalpais, with miles of hiking and biking trails, and also is  quick access to the many parks located throughout Marin County. The  majority of the city services are provided by the City of Larkspur  and the County of Marin (Civic Center in San Rafael).

Community  Sites

City Data: http://www.city-data.com/city/Kentfield-California.html

Kentfield Schools  Foundation: www.kentfieldschoolsfoundation.org

    

Local Phone  Numbers

Board of Supervisors  (415) 499-7331
Fire Department:  415-453-7464
Larkspur Library:  415-927-5005
Parks and  Recreation: 415-499-6387
Police:   415-456-5131
Post Office:  415-454-9627
School District:  415-925-2230

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Schools

Anthony Bacich  (K-4):  415-925-2220
Kent Middle School  (Grades 5-8): 415- 458-5970
Kentfield School  District: http://www.kentfieldschools.org/
Marin Public  Schools: http://www.marinschools.org/
Marin Private  Elementary Schools: http://marincountyprivateschools.com/Elementaryschools.html
Marin Private High  Schools:http://marincountyprivateschools.com/template.html

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