The community is very supportive of Bryant Elementary and many volunteers put hours into what is one of Seattle's largest elementary schools. The after-school program is also held in high regard, with classes ranging from cultural and ethnic arts, to languages, to music, to sports.

In a neighborhood that features family restaurants and bakeries, it's not surprising that Ravenna has a strong community association, active since the 1920's. Also, the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center offers a wide array of programs and special events.

You'll find that this area is environmentally-conscious as well. Many University employees commute via the Burke-Gilman Trail, and Ravenna Park is one of Seattle's oldest parks. But perhaps most notably, residents are now joining to bring Ravenna Creek to the surface after it has been submerged in underground sewer pipes for 50 years.