Historic Waterfront District

Master Plan Update in Progress

Realizing the Greater Vision for the Historic Waterfront

Aerial of Columbia Gardens Phase 2A and 2B developmnent progress.

The Waterfront District Master Plan will create a cohesive vision for integrating Clover Island, Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village, The Willows, and Cable Greens as one unified amenity district. The plan will build upon the 15 years of investment to date and will respond to the area’s evolving context and growing community.

The Waterfront District master planning process will engage community members, businesses, partners, and other stakeholders. This input will help identify challenges and opportunities as well as potential synergies with neighboring plans and projects along Columbia Drive, in downtown Kennewick, across the river on Port of Pasco property and in the broader Tri-Cities community where relevant.

Based on stakeholder feedback, the Waterfront District Master Plan will prioritize the next 15-20 years of investments to help realize the greater vision for the waterfront area.

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Waterfront District Highlights

32 Port-Owned Acres Within the
Historic Waterfront District
Including a 16-Acre Island

4 Wineries

3 Restaurants

1 Food Truck Plaza

16 Public Art Installations

2 Scenic Walking and Bicycling Paths

4 Scenic Overlooks

1 Lighthouse on Clover Island

3,700 Square Foot Lighthouse Plaza

1 U.S. Coast Guard Aid to Navigation and Training Station

150 Slip Public Clover Island Marina

1 Public Boat Launch

1 Clover Island Yacht Club

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Redevelopment Progress

  • Clover Island Marina and moorage.
  • "Fair Game" artwork's eagles and salmon created with reclaimed-metal .
  • Picnic area near the Clover Island boat launch.
  • "Aspirations" art installation at the Columbia Gardens entrance.
  • Families enjoying the public pathway at Columbia Gardens behind the winery tasting rooms buildings.
  • Pond at The Willows adjacent to Columbia Gardens.
  • Clover Island entrance Gateway Arch.
  • Latino Heritage Murals installed on Columbia Gardens winery buildings.
  • Public pathway along the interior Columbia River waterfront at The Willows.
  • Puppy exploring the doggie water fountain on Clover Island.
  • Public pathway at Columbia Gardens behind the winery tasting rooms buildings.
  • Public pathway and lighthouse along the Clover Island shoreline.
  • The Gathering Place Sapáxikas “Willow Fish Traps” structures at night.
  • Two bronze statues with Tule reeds at The Gathering Place.
  • Shade structure along the public pathway near Clover Island.
  • Cable Greens – a future development site located at the southern base of the Cable Bridge.
  • Ribbon cutting event for the first three wine buildings at Columbia Gardens (2018).
  • Nighttime view of the Rolling Mass Bus Shelter at Columbia Gardens.
  • Food Truck Plaza vendor spots and shade structure.
  • A boardwalk and sitting area overlooks the marina harbor at Clover Island.
  • Gordon Estate Winery and Cave B Winery tasting rooms building at Columbia Gardens.
  • Stairway to the walking path behind Columbia Gardens' fourth winery building.
  • The Willows site grounds overlooking the Cable Bridge.
  • Mother of Reinvention II artwork with Ed Hendler Bridge in background.