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.

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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.

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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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Columbia Gardens Artisan Village monument sign on East Columbia Drive.
Port Installs Wayfinding Signage at Columbia Gardens
New signage at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village showcases the wineries, food, art and recreation amenities to help guests find their favorite places or activities. Currently, there are six food trucks, four winery tasting rooms, two wine production facilities, three public artwork installations, and a paved waterfront path at Columbia Gardens.
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Photo of the award presented to Port of Kennewick for winning the Washington Public Ports Association 2023 Creative Partnership Award.
Port Honored With Creative Partnership Award for Clover Island Restoration
Washington Public Ports Association selected Port of Kennewick as the association’s 2023 Creative Partnership Award winner for its creative collaboration with local, state and federal partners to restore and revitalize Clover Island.
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Artist rendering of a new restaurant and commercial kitchen building for Swampy's BBQ at Columbia Gardens.
Swampy’s BBQ to Break Ground on Brick & Mortar
Swampy’s BBQ will break ground on Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. for a restaurant and commercial kitchen at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.
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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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Latest News

Columbia Gardens Artisan Village monument sign on East Columbia Drive.
Port Installs Wayfinding Signage at Columbia Gardens
New signage at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village showcases the wineries, food, art and recreation amenities to help guests find their favorite places or activities. Currently, there are six food trucks, four winery tasting rooms, two wine production facilities, three public artwork installations, and a paved waterfront path at Columbia Gardens.
READ MORE
Photo of the award presented to Port of Kennewick for winning the Washington Public Ports Association 2023 Creative Partnership Award.
Port Honored With Creative Partnership Award for Clover Island Restoration
Washington Public Ports Association selected Port of Kennewick as the association’s 2023 Creative Partnership Award winner for its creative collaboration with local, state and federal partners to restore and revitalize Clover Island.
READ MORE
Artist rendering of a new restaurant and commercial kitchen building for Swampy's BBQ at Columbia Gardens.
Swampy’s BBQ to Break Ground on Brick & Mortar
Swampy’s BBQ will break ground on Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. for a restaurant and commercial kitchen at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.
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

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