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.

We just came upon McNary while driving through the area. The building was closed, so we decided to…read morehead down the trail and see what we could spot. The trail map implies there's a lollipop loop around the water from the building. We took it to the end, and as of that day it was an out and back. We picked a very cold and windy day, but the semi-frozen pond was full of ducks wandering about on the ice. We didn't see much more than that to be honest, but the grounds are fabulous for birds, I can only imagine what it's like when it's not winter. Near the end of the trail as it enters a more desert-like brush, we noticed constant poop all over the trail...Coyote maybe? Definitely wasn't the dog variety. Outside of the lovely ducks the trail is a tad boring right now. No, it wasn't the right time of year for the best bird watching, but a great space for wildlife.

I've only visited the trails. It's beautiful and well kept. I wish there were speed bumps or…read moresomething be she cars do speed through despite wildlife crossing but this is a gorgeous place and so peaceful. Lots of animals to see in their natural beauty

Meh...Not the greatest hiking spot…read more We were looking for a place to get out for a short hike while driving through the area. Chamna has a load of cross-crossing paths along the river adjacent to the freeway. There's a nice, big parking lot and pretty good signage through the preserve. The trails look like they'd be enjoyable for those on trail bikes...not so much for those on foot. Part of the paths are very narrow and winding. Fun to traverse on a bike I'm sure, but it was pretty boring for us. No real scenery especially this time of year, and although dogs are supposed to be leashed we saw a lot of poop on and around the trails and a couple off leash while we were there.

A nice easy hike with distances you can customize, depending on how far you want to go and what…read moreyou'd like to see. The trail that runs closest to the river has very lush vegetation and reminded us, at times, of scenes out of "The Lord of the Rings," complete with huge spider webs at one point. You can bring dogs on a leash and pick up after your pet. Sadly, we did see a couple of filled poop bags left along the trail. We also saw horse poop and a group on horseback so you need to watch where you are walking on the wider open trails. It was nice to come across many signs which show you exactly where you are and where the trails will lead. It was strange to hear the traffic from the nearby highways, but as a visitor from the Midwest, I found this to be a pleasant, manageable hike with a unique change of scenery. A great variety of wildflowers and plants can be seen along the trails. I was wearing shorts but I recommend long pants so your legs don't get scratched up by the plants along the trail. Plus, I was so afraid of finding a rattlesnake or huge spiders on the trail, from the size of the webs we saw. It was nice to walk where there were trees for shade too, as it made for a much cooler hike. Great place for a family hike.

I'm surprised no one is ever there. Great place in the winter to walk your dog. Today, I only saw a…read moretour bus.

Outdoor adventures, and interactive museum!! This place is definitely well managed and ready for…read morepeople to explore. DISCOVERY PASS is required to gain entry; or 10 dollar day pass. This park is at the confluence of the Snake River and Columbia River. In addition, great information about Sacajawea and how she helped Lewis and Clark navigate along the rivers starting in 1805. Plenty of trees to keep cool during summer months.

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 is a fun park with lots of things to climb on right by the river. It was super cold out so we…read moreonly lasted 30 min, but I was able to walk around the park and see the kids well.

I like this place! I was in town with my son for a church function and I took him here and he quiet…read moreenjoyed it. There are many play structure and water play structure that are fun. His highlight would be taking a ride on the mock up train that took us around the lake and the area. He pretty much passed out after few hours in this place. Highly recommended.

Super scenic view once at the top. Elevation isn't crazy but definitely a good gradual climb. The…read moreview in late spring early summer must be amazing. Check it out and there is another trail just across the street!

Since the pandemic I have been hiking and running this trail. If you hit the trails at the right…read moretime in the morning it's not too bad at all. You gotta watch out for the people who don't leash their dogs and you dang near trip and fall over them if they get spooked and run into you.

This park is in my hood. I can walk to it in about a minute. I like walking here and letting my…read moredogs run like mad. After a late night at work, and several inches of snow on the ground, I asked my dogs, "Wanna go for a walk??" [their eyes widened & ears perked] "Wanna go to the park?!" [they started to woof, ran in circles, lead me to their leashes, and showed me the door] The dogs pulled me like mammoth sled dogs (well they were as mammoth as corgis can be) on the icy road and around the corner to the park. Once we were inside the park, I let 'em go off leash and romp and play in the snow. They jetted around. Mapped their surroundings. And were ready to herd some snow up in here. I like this park. They love it. (well, they love ANY park) The BASICS: A big square of green with a baseball field, big trees on its border, a little play ground on the inside corner (away from traffic), and a basketball court in its parking lot. A solid 3.5 for a small & basic city park.

I hate to judge a park simply on their bathroom facilities, but I do it. Try to sue me, I don't…read morecare. I like how the bathrooms are open and clean pretty much 99% of the time I go here. I love how this park is close to the water and has the bike/run path running through it, AND a decent sized playground to boot. Go here, feed the ducks, wash your hands, then go play on the swings. You'll love it.