Gave this trail another try & thought it was worthy of an update. Instead of driving to the top of…read moreHorse Heaven, I parked at the "official trailhead" at the base of the "hill". Wanted to ride the trail here, but within tens of feet, I was sadly turned away....by gravity. Yeah, I had to get off and walk. I then made it to a point and saw where the trail ultimately went. Ummm...scary. The only way I could make it to the top was if there was a "mountain bike escalator"--until that happens, this trail is strictly for the big-quaded hikers! PLAN B I took the gravel road (for autos) to the top of Horse Heaven (and to the trailhead I parked at last time). It's a nice steady 2-mile climb. My legs were feeling it, and I was liking it. To your left are the beautiful Horse Heaven Hills and the sky; to your right, the towns of Kiona, Prosser, and wineries---all from a stellar birdseye viewpoint. I heard a gunshot at one point. This caused me to stop and scan the farms below, but I couldn't see anything. I continued up at a cautious cadence. I made it to the top trailhead, and continued along the ridge trail (the one I tried last year--see my original Yelp). A personal note---this time I didn't have to walk up the hill. I made it all the way up via pedal power (stopped once, cuz of a balance issue, but got back in the saddle and finished off the hill---rocks, burly wind, and all). The descent was definitely sexy. There's nothing like barreling down a hill like a mad demon. At only a 20min drive away, this is a decent option for getting a quick leg workout. UPGRADE TO 3.5 stars (rounding UP).

Walk, drive, ride. It's you rchoice. Do you remember that…read moresong which includes," kiss the sky"? here is your chance. It's a vast open sky and view of lots of sand.

There is a bum who lives there 24/7. At night he camps at the ball fields and uses the bathroom…read moreentrance (women's, side mostly) as his toilet. Come on Kennewick, you can do better. The asphalt is old and cracked, bleachers are ancient, bathrooms need a makeover. The playground is getting replaced but having a full-time bum ruins the look.

It's a neighborhood park in Pasco WA. I took my son here as I had few hours to kill before the next…read moreevent. I would not recommend this place for couple of reasons, the play structure seems to be pretty old and outdated. I'm worry that my son would get hurt playing here.

Although we weren't able to walk the entire trail due to time, it was really nice to have…read moreRiverfront Trail access during our stay in Richland, with it being so close to our hotel. The Riverfront Trail goes along the Columbia River with amazing views of the scenery and is well-maintained. We walked part of the Riverfront Trail in the downtown Richland area and I can't say anything bad about it. The trail was well paved as people could walk, bike or rollerblade due to its flat and smooth surface. Many people use this trail and along it, were benches and trash bins. I recommend walking along the Riverfront Trail when you're in Richland as it gets you up close to the Columbia River and depending on where you are, you could even stop in and swim or dock off from it on an American West cruise ship. A space where you can walk and get fresh air is needed in all communities and this is an exceptional one in Richland.

The Richland Riverfront Trail is just about the best walking/jogging path in the entire state of…read moreWashington. With the recently paved sections added to the Bradley Landing section, the trail now spans four miles from Leslie Groves Park to Columbia Point. It's a flat and wide trail that meanders through a variety of extremely palatable scenery along the Columbia River. Mucho gusto! However, I do have a question. Milfoil is the bane of Green Lake and Lake Washington. But on the Columbia River, it's dead tumbleweeds. They collect in huge mounds around boat docks and in the river's nooks and crannies. Which agency, if any, is responsible for tumbleweed cleanup? Would it be the City of Richland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the State of Washington?

Great park snug in a neighborhood with some views of the river, big toy play area for kids with…read moresome shading, volleyball net area with beach sand!, and a nice cement walking area with room for walkers and riders. What is not to love about this park! Beware there are large farm geese that can be aggressive!

I envy that you have a beautiful and well maintained beach volleyball courts compared to Lake…read moreSammamish STATE Park. Beautiful place, relaxing! We will be back!

This is a fun park with lots of things to climb on right by the river. It was super cold out so we…read moreonly lasted 30 min, but I was able to walk around the park and see the kids well.

I like this place! I was in town with my son for a church function and I took him here and he quiet…read moreenjoyed it. There are many play structure and water play structure that are fun. His highlight would be taking a ride on the mock up train that took us around the lake and the area. He pretty much passed out after few hours in this place. Highly recommended.

I'm surprised no one is ever there. Great place in the winter to walk your dog. Today, I only saw a…read moretour bus.

Outdoor adventures, and interactive museum!! This place is definitely well managed and ready for…read morepeople to explore. DISCOVERY PASS is required to gain entry; or 10 dollar day pass. This park is at the confluence of the Snake River and Columbia River. In addition, great information about Sacajawea and how she helped Lewis and Clark navigate along the rivers starting in 1805. Plenty of trees to keep cool during summer months.

Nice clean recreation camping area developed by Grant County PUD…read more Nice bathrooms, well marked tent pads, river trails, paved. Pretty river views, looks to be open year round First bathroom gets a lot of use as a highway rest stop.

This hike will get your heart rate up in the first five minutes. It took me a total of 15 minutes…read moreto get to the top. I would plan on about 45 minutes to an hour total to give you time to get up, enjoy the view and head down. As a kid we called this the, "hike to the cross" because of the metal cross at the top. At the top your reward is that view of West Richland/Richland and the satisfaction you made it. We had all different ages (7-65) and everyone lived to tell about it. At the park they have playground equipment with swings, slides and monkey bars. There is also a gazebo and horse shoe pits.

It's hands-down the best park in West Richland. Actually it's more than a park: it's a hub for the…read moreWest Richland community. There's a sandy mountain to climb, there's shade, there's sports, and there's lovely concerts! Ah the concerts. Flat Top Park is home to some of the local talent here. During the summer there are weekly FREE concerts ranging from patriotic to steel drums to jazz & blues. These shows are a gem of West Richland and this park seems to have some of the most wonderful events that are not going to be too crowded! The evening shows are great for a picnic! For a schedule, check out this link: http://www.westrichland.org/ConcertSeries.cfm Hogs & Dogs seems to be a popular event, it is a motorcycle show hosted nearby at the Bombing Range Sports Complex. I'm not into motorcycles but it is consistently well-attended Oops, I forgot about the rest of the park! There's this big sandy mountain behind the park that offers a pretty good view of the Tri-Cities area. Sledding? This is the best steep spot in the Tri-City area, it's not for the faint of heart and I swear I almost broke my neck when I got too bold one snowy day. But seriously, it's the best! The rest of the park is very nice, but these are the exceptional points. Sledding and shows, and hiking! Don't miss this friendly spot.

Hat Rock state park is a quiet and underloved place. You…read morecan walk from waterside to the dessert in 10 minutes. It is a small park and easy to explore.

Stopped off while driving through to see about ole Hat Rock. The rock itself is on a short trail…read morefrom the parking lot on to the pond at the bottom and back up to the lot. Hat is fenced off so there's no climbing or touching...it's cool to see for a couple minutes...but then it's time to move on. We took the trail down to see the ducks, loads of fowl residents right now, as well some deer hanging around near the bridge at the end of the pond. You'll find a massive amount of parking, and a large grassy area with lots of picnic tables and a volleyball net. Nothing spectacular this time of year I'd say, but it was nice for a quick leg stretch while driving through.

I have been in this state park on numerous occasions. Take my airstream and hang out. It's a…read moregreat place to stage for traveling up and down the river. RV sites are large and open for the most part with electric, water and sewer. The winds at night are a riot during the hot parts of the summer. They blow like crazy. There is a day park separate from the RV park that you can walk to to swim and/or just relax. During the summer it is always crowded. Vantage has a gas station with food if you need it. Gorge is very close. Across the river are parks that are supported by Grant County PUD which are very nice and usually not many people. I'm impressed with the money and resources that Grant County PUD has put into the area. Just south of the Wanapum on the same road is a small park on a lake (small) that no one is ever there. Called the cove. If you have a boat you are in heaven with the Colombia River at your call.

Fun little park with toys for kids and a dock for fishing. Wish I had a kayak with me. The water…read morelooked dirty and swampy. No way in hell I am swimming in that. Lots of parking very quaint. Nice day to visit