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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Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Raul Contreras Gonzalez (right) presented Daniel Tlatenchi (center left) and Ricardo Garza with commemorative plagues, recognizing them for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
Port Awards 2025 “Friends of the Port”
Two individuals were honored today in recognition of their selfless devotion to Port of Kennewick’s properties and personal stewardship of Columbia Gardens Artisan Village, Clover Island and Vista Field. At today’s Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners meeting, port CEO Tim Arntzen announced the selection...
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We’re Hiring a Maintenance Manager
Port of Kennewick is now accepting applications for an experienced maintenance manager. The position closes 5:00 p.m. Pacific, April 10, 2026.
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Cuba Libre food truck owners Rafael Najarro and his wife, Yeny, flanked by their four children.
Cuba Libre Joins Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza
Join us at Columbia Gardens on Tuesday, December 2 at 11 a.m. for the grand opening Cuba Libre at the Food Truck Plaza. Cuba Libre offers authentic Cuban food, such as Cuban croquettes, Cuban stew and the popular Cuban sandwich.
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The Local Bite food truck at Columbia Gardens.
The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village
The Local Bite, a micro-business entrepreneur, has joined Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. This food truck already has a strong local following for their Hawaiian inspired dishes.
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Latest News

Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Raul Contreras Gonzalez (right) presented Daniel Tlatenchi (center left) and Ricardo Garza with commemorative plagues, recognizing them for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
Port Awards 2025 “Friends of the Port”
Two individuals were honored today in recognition of their selfless devotion to Port of Kennewick’s properties and personal stewardship of Columbia Gardens Artisan Village, Clover Island and Vista Field. At today’s Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners meeting, port CEO Tim Arntzen announced the selection...
READ MORE
We are hiring graphic.
We’re Hiring a Maintenance Manager
Port of Kennewick is now accepting applications for an experienced maintenance manager. The position closes 5:00 p.m. Pacific, April 10, 2026.
READ MORE
Cuba Libre food truck owners Rafael Najarro and his wife, Yeny, flanked by their four children.
Cuba Libre Joins Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza
Join us at Columbia Gardens on Tuesday, December 2 at 11 a.m. for the grand opening Cuba Libre at the Food Truck Plaza. Cuba Libre offers authentic Cuban food, such as Cuban croquettes, Cuban stew and the popular Cuban sandwich.
READ MORE
The Local Bite food truck at Columbia Gardens.
The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village
The Local Bite, a micro-business entrepreneur, has joined Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. This food truck already has a strong local following for their Hawaiian inspired dishes.
READ MORE

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