The Port of Kennewick is enhancing the quality of life in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. This is your port. LEARN MORE Vista Field Redevelopment Begins! After years of listening and planning, work is underway to honor the community’s vision for an urban town center. EXPLORE THE VISTA FIELD PROJECT The Food Truck Plaza at Columbia Gardens is open! Mobile vendors are serving street eats at Columbia Gardens Artisan Village on East Columbia Drive. FIND YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK Art has the power to transform. The Port of Kennewick was honored with a Governor’s Heritage Award for its significant contributions to the creative and cultural vitality of Washington state. Artwork in the Port district helps share the stories of the community’s history, culture, people, and lifestyle. EXPLORE PORT DISTRICT ARTWORK Governor's Arts and Heritage Awards 2018 program cover. Aerial of Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza.
A water feature and pedestrian bridge at Vista Field.

Vista Field

Creating a walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented urban town center by following a community-driven master plan.

Latino Heritage Mural installed on the Columbia Gardens wine buildings.

Columbia Drive

Reconnecting the community to its waterfront and historic downtown along east Columbia Drive in Kennewick.

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Renewing a waterfront destination with public amenities, boat launch, marina, artwork and a restored shoreline.

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Construction equipment staged on the Vista Field site.
Vista Field Redevelopment Underway
Redevelopment of the long-awaited urban town center has begun. Vista Field represents one of Washington state’s most extensive new-urbanism master plan endeavors and the most ambitious undertaking in the Port of Kennewick’s 104-year history.
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Port of Kennewick office building on Clover Island.
Washington State Auditor Issues Management Letter to Port of Kennewick
For the first time in 27 years, Port of Kennewick has received a management letter from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) following an accountability audit to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and safeguarding of public resources.
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The Clover Island northwest corner shoreline that is part of a ecosystem restoration project that begins fall 2021.
Clover Island Public Parking Restrictions Begin
Clover Island public parking restrictions start October 25 as island improvements and restoration project work begins. Several other lots on Clover Island will remain open for public parking throughout construction, which is anticipated to be completed by spring 2022.
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causeway shoreline before the start of the 2010 - 2011 improvements project.
Corps Awards Clover Island Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) on Monday, awarded a $4 million construction contract to TDX Power Services, LLC to restore Clover Island’s aquatic and riparian habitat to benefit endangered salmonids.
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Latest News

Construction equipment staged on the Vista Field site.
Vista Field Redevelopment Underway
Redevelopment of the long-awaited urban town center has begun. Vista Field represents one of Washington state’s most extensive new-urbanism master plan endeavors and the most ambitious undertaking in the Port of Kennewick’s 104-year history.
READ MORE
Port of Kennewick office building on Clover Island.
Washington State Auditor Issues Management Letter to Port of Kennewick
For the first time in 27 years, Port of Kennewick has received a management letter from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) following an accountability audit to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and safeguarding of public resources.
READ MORE
The Clover Island northwest corner shoreline that is part of a ecosystem restoration project that begins fall 2021.
Clover Island Public Parking Restrictions Begin
Clover Island public parking restrictions start October 25 as island improvements and restoration project work begins. Several other lots on Clover Island will remain open for public parking throughout construction, which is anticipated to be completed by spring 2022.
READ MORE
causeway shoreline before the start of the 2010 - 2011 improvements project.
Corps Awards Clover Island Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) on Monday, awarded a $4 million construction contract to TDX Power Services, LLC to restore Clover Island’s aquatic and riparian habitat to benefit endangered salmonids.
READ MORE

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