This hike will get your heart rate up in the first five minutes. It took me a total of 15 minutes…read moreto get to the top. I would plan on about 45 minutes to an hour total to give you time to get up, enjoy the view and head down. As a kid we called this the, "hike to the cross" because of the metal cross at the top. At the top your reward is that view of West Richland/Richland and the satisfaction you made it. We had all different ages (7-65) and everyone lived to tell about it. At the park they have playground equipment with swings, slides and monkey bars. There is also a gazebo and horse shoe pits.

It's hands-down the best park in West Richland. Actually it's more than a park: it's a hub for the…read moreWest Richland community. There's a sandy mountain to climb, there's shade, there's sports, and there's lovely concerts! Ah the concerts. Flat Top Park is home to some of the local talent here. During the summer there are weekly FREE concerts ranging from patriotic to steel drums to jazz & blues. These shows are a gem of West Richland and this park seems to have some of the most wonderful events that are not going to be too crowded! The evening shows are great for a picnic! For a schedule, check out this link: http://www.westrichland.org/ConcertSeries.cfm Hogs & Dogs seems to be a popular event, it is a motorcycle show hosted nearby at the Bombing Range Sports Complex. I'm not into motorcycles but it is consistently well-attended Oops, I forgot about the rest of the park! There's this big sandy mountain behind the park that offers a pretty good view of the Tri-Cities area. Sledding? This is the best steep spot in the Tri-City area, it's not for the faint of heart and I swear I almost broke my neck when I got too bold one snowy day. But seriously, it's the best! The rest of the park is very nice, but these are the exceptional points. Sledding and shows, and hiking! Don't miss this friendly spot.

There is a bum who lives there 24/7. At night he camps at the ball fields and uses the bathroom…read moreentrance (women's, side mostly) as his toilet. Come on Kennewick, you can do better. The asphalt is old and cracked, bleachers are ancient, bathrooms need a makeover. The playground is getting replaced but having a full-time bum ruins the look.

It's a neighborhood park in Pasco WA. I took my son here as I had few hours to kill before the next…read moreevent. I would not recommend this place for couple of reasons, the play structure seems to be pretty old and outdated. I'm worry that my son would get hurt playing here.

Although we weren't able to walk the entire trail due to time, it was really nice to have…read moreRiverfront Trail access during our stay in Richland, with it being so close to our hotel. The Riverfront Trail goes along the Columbia River with amazing views of the scenery and is well-maintained. We walked part of the Riverfront Trail in the downtown Richland area and I can't say anything bad about it. The trail was well paved as people could walk, bike or rollerblade due to its flat and smooth surface. Many people use this trail and along it, were benches and trash bins. I recommend walking along the Riverfront Trail when you're in Richland as it gets you up close to the Columbia River and depending on where you are, you could even stop in and swim or dock off from it on an American West cruise ship. A space where you can walk and get fresh air is needed in all communities and this is an exceptional one in Richland.

The Richland Riverfront Trail is just about the best walking/jogging path in the entire state of…read moreWashington. With the recently paved sections added to the Bradley Landing section, the trail now spans four miles from Leslie Groves Park to Columbia Point. It's a flat and wide trail that meanders through a variety of extremely palatable scenery along the Columbia River. Mucho gusto! However, I do have a question. Milfoil is the bane of Green Lake and Lake Washington. But on the Columbia River, it's dead tumbleweeds. They collect in huge mounds around boat docks and in the river's nooks and crannies. Which agency, if any, is responsible for tumbleweed cleanup? Would it be the City of Richland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the State of Washington?

This park spans part of the Yakima River out near Rattlesnake Mountain and sorta near where I work…read more I believe the park is fairly long, but I mainly have went to the main park area which is just off the 225. Here there is a campground, large grassy fields (for doggies to run like maniacs), a boat launch, hiking paths, and bathrooms. I've been here to run my dogs around, attempt some fly fishing (we were skunked), and most recently to geo-cache. Oh, and apparently, you can also ride your horse around here as well. Interesting.

One of my customer told me about this park... He said that theres a flock of pelicans in this park…read more At first I cant believe it so I asked him again and he said clearly yes theres pelicans in this park. So I asked my husband...Iasnt it pelicans are suppossed to be in the Ocean? You know Salt Water Ocean? He said yes... And so today we agreed to go in there and to my surprised.."YES!" Theres alot of pelican in there and some other kind of birds that I never seen before here in the tri-cities.. I also saw some herons...WOW! this is the first time I saw pelicans and herons...really neat! I cannot really go so close but I told somepictures from the side of the water. It was neat. The park itself is not that big though I saw few trais and some camp site with RV Parking (with electrical plugs and water faucets)... each parking has a picnic tables too. The bathrooms are surprisingly clean even the park look like deserted. You should try to go to this park if you want to see something new.

Howard Amon Park is such a great place to spend the day in Richland. It sits right on the Columbia…read moreRiver, so you can do all kinds of water activities like kayaking, boating, or even jet skiing. There's tons of open space for picnics, barbecues, or just hanging out by the water, and areas to play games like volleyball. Kids will love the play area and the nearby Richland Rotary Beach too. What I also liked is how close it is to restaurants and coffee spots--just a quick 5-10 minute walk if you want to grab food or drinks. Overall, it's a really nice park with something for everyone. I had an awesome time here and definitely want to come back!

Howard Amon Park is a wonderful park in Richland, with a prime location and amenities for the whole…read morefamily. It's no surprise that during our time here, Howard Amon Park served as a gathering space for all the locals. We visited Howard Amon Park a few times as it's located along the Columbia River Trail with many different amenities here for multiple activities. There are many playgrounds, a small wading area for kids, water fountains, bathrooms, dog poop bags, benches, BBQ grills, and the best part - swimming docks. On those sunny days, Howard Amon Park is a great place to hang out in and cool down with a swim in the Columbia River. Howard Amon Park is located in the downtown area of Richland, walking distance to many businesses and lodging options. It's easy to find, with parking available as well as street parking that's easy to find. For some outdoor space that's in Richland, this is where to recreate.

What a great park! They have a large playground and splash pad for kids here. My brother and…read moresister-in-law took my son and me here to cool off and I was really surprised how nice this place was. I would have never known to even go here because Yelp has it under "Dog Park." My only negative is that the bathrooms are a good 3-4 minute walk from the splash pad. When you have a small child that says, "I need to go potty" it could make it a challenge to run there before your little one has an accident. Wish they had a bathroom closer to the playground and splash pad.

We are so lucky to have this space to share! There is so much to do here. There is a dog park ~…read morefor all sizes. Baseball stadium. LaCross fields. Soccer fields. Run/walk path. What a complete delight to have access to playgrounds and a small splash park. Every person in the family can use this space in different ways. There is a pavilion on site, and benches for picnics! Just bring your mat or blanket and read a book ~ it's a beautiful view with Badger mountain in focus too!

Gave this trail another try & thought it was worthy of an update. Instead of driving to the top of…read moreHorse Heaven, I parked at the "official trailhead" at the base of the "hill". Wanted to ride the trail here, but within tens of feet, I was sadly turned away....by gravity. Yeah, I had to get off and walk. I then made it to a point and saw where the trail ultimately went. Ummm...scary. The only way I could make it to the top was if there was a "mountain bike escalator"--until that happens, this trail is strictly for the big-quaded hikers! PLAN B I took the gravel road (for autos) to the top of Horse Heaven (and to the trailhead I parked at last time). It's a nice steady 2-mile climb. My legs were feeling it, and I was liking it. To your left are the beautiful Horse Heaven Hills and the sky; to your right, the towns of Kiona, Prosser, and wineries---all from a stellar birdseye viewpoint. I heard a gunshot at one point. This caused me to stop and scan the farms below, but I couldn't see anything. I continued up at a cautious cadence. I made it to the top trailhead, and continued along the ridge trail (the one I tried last year--see my original Yelp). A personal note---this time I didn't have to walk up the hill. I made it all the way up via pedal power (stopped once, cuz of a balance issue, but got back in the saddle and finished off the hill---rocks, burly wind, and all). The descent was definitely sexy. There's nothing like barreling down a hill like a mad demon. At only a 20min drive away, this is a decent option for getting a quick leg workout. UPGRADE TO 3.5 stars (rounding UP).

Walk, drive, ride. It's you rchoice. Do you remember that…read moresong which includes," kiss the sky"? here is your chance. It's a vast open sky and view of lots of sand.

Huge parking lot, large open field, old but satisfactory playground structures (no swings!), a few…read morepicnic shelters with grills, and several swinging benches to use while enjoying the river view. Rated 4/5 due to the playground surface (what seems like a sandlike gravel mixture). The restrooms are no frills but (mostly) well-kept. Separate restrooms for men, women, and those who'd prefer a family/gender-neutral space. The park has a few picnic shelters with grills. Each shelter could probably accommodate 10-15 people.

I loved this park during my short stay in Tri-cities area. There is a marina down the hill across…read morefrom the Marriott Courtyard that allows for boats , jet skis, etc. to be docked and put out for a beautiful day on the water. There is also a sandy area on the opposite of the wake area for kids and adults alike to swim, splash, and enjoy the summer. There is a rope that prevents the public from going too far near the boat crossings and the water is deep enough to jump from the dock area. I loved the structures, in addition to all the beautiful trees, that helped give shade on this brutal summer. In addition, I noticed there were bathrooms for changing and water faucets to wash the sand off your feet with a massive parking lot that is appreciated. During my stay I also noticed a walking path and a couple of volleyball courts that were in play throughout the day. Very well done and I look forward to returning soon!

Great park snug in a neighborhood with some views of the river, big toy play area for kids with…read moresome shading, volleyball net area with beach sand!, and a nice cement walking area with room for walkers and riders. What is not to love about this park! Beware there are large farm geese that can be aggressive!

I envy that you have a beautiful and well maintained beach volleyball courts compared to Lake…read moreSammamish STATE Park. Beautiful place, relaxing! We will be back!

We are always excited to get outside! This Day was perfect! The new year 2022 has started with…read moresnow shoveling, and now snow walk shuffles to get outdoors! Chiawana park always delivers a little bit of something for everyone ~ walking paths, boat launch, and playground action. And an open field for kicking balls. The last 4 seasons we continue to add Chiawana park to our list of places to go for quieter moments, and solitude as necessary. It is a nice park to disconnect and re~charge the mind and soul. You need to add this place to your list of amazingPark action ;)

Chiawana is a nice 127 acre park along the Columbia River. Facilities include a Boat Dock, Boat…read moreLaunch, Covered Picnic Shelters, Horseshoe Pits, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Volleyball Court, and a Walking Trail. As part of post-Wedding family activities, my Brother-In-Law took us out on a boat for a tour of the Columbia River. Both trips started at ended at the Chiawana Park Boat Dock. And it was a great day to be out on the water. I was on the first Adults Only trip that included a stop at Ice Harbor Brewery (on Clover Island) for Lunch and a chance to take a short swim in the middle of the stream. I jumped at the later opportunity as the water was cold, clear, and refreshing! In between was nice views of the Blue and Cable Bridges and the Moore Mansion where Gayle's Niece was married the day before. The second trip involved the Kids and that turned out to be a series of inner tube rides. When he returned, my excited son told me that it was his best time ever!