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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Clover Island

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

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Clover Island Boat Launch with closed until further notice sandwich board signs in place.
Clover Island Boat Launch Closed Until Further Notice
The Clover Island Boat Launch is closed until further notice. The public launch was closed at the direction of the Department of Ecology. The action was taken to allow time for removal and clean up of debris resulting from a December 7, 2022, fire within the Clover Island Yacht Club’s boat house moorage.
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Aerial of Clover Island north shoreline improvements.
Save the Date! May 12 Ribbon Cutting Planned for Clover
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to join the Port of Kennewick and its investment partners in celebrating completion of habitat and recreation improvements to Clover Island’s northern shoreline.
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Port Commission President Skip Novakovich presents Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village neighbor and volunteer watchman, James Cox, with the 2022 Friend of the Port award.
Port of Kennewick Announces 2022 Friend of the Port
At its February 14 commission meeting, Port of Kennewick honored James Cox (right) as a champion in the revitalization of Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront and recognized him with their 2022 Friend of the Port award. Commission President Skip Novakovich shared that the port team is proud of the work James is doing and wanted to honor him.
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Frida's Mexican Grill logo.
Frida’s Mexican Grill Now Serving Colorful Cuisine at Columbia Gardens
Frida’s Mexican Grill food truck is now open at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village. The menu features authentic Mexican dishes with colorful tortillas made to order and naturally tinted by the ingredients like guajillo chili pods, cilantro and jalapeno peppers.
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Latest News

Clover Island Boat Launch with closed until further notice sandwich board signs in place.
Clover Island Boat Launch Closed Until Further Notice
The Clover Island Boat Launch is closed until further notice. The public launch was closed at the direction of the Department of Ecology. The action was taken to allow time for removal and clean up of debris resulting from a December 7, 2022, fire within the Clover Island Yacht Club’s boat house moorage.
READ MORE
Aerial of Clover Island north shoreline improvements.
Save the Date! May 12 Ribbon Cutting Planned for Clover
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to join the Port of Kennewick and its investment partners in celebrating completion of habitat and recreation improvements to Clover Island’s northern shoreline.
READ MORE
Port Commission President Skip Novakovich presents Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village neighbor and volunteer watchman, James Cox, with the 2022 Friend of the Port award.
Port of Kennewick Announces 2022 Friend of the Port
At its February 14 commission meeting, Port of Kennewick honored James Cox (right) as a champion in the revitalization of Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront and recognized him with their 2022 Friend of the Port award. Commission President Skip Novakovich shared that the port team is proud of the work James is doing and wanted to honor him.
READ MORE
Frida's Mexican Grill logo.
Frida’s Mexican Grill Now Serving Colorful Cuisine at Columbia Gardens
Frida’s Mexican Grill food truck is now open at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village. The menu features authentic Mexican dishes with colorful tortillas made to order and naturally tinted by the ingredients like guajillo chili pods, cilantro and jalapeno peppers.
READ MORE

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