Meh...Not the greatest hiking spot…read more We were looking for a place to get out for a short hike while driving through the area. Chamna has a load of cross-crossing paths along the river adjacent to the freeway. There's a nice, big parking lot and pretty good signage through the preserve. The trails look like they'd be enjoyable for those on trail bikes...not so much for those on foot. Part of the paths are very narrow and winding. Fun to traverse on a bike I'm sure, but it was pretty boring for us. No real scenery especially this time of year, and although dogs are supposed to be leashed we saw a lot of poop on and around the trails and a couple off leash while we were there.

A nice easy hike with distances you can customize, depending on how far you want to go and what…read moreyou'd like to see. The trail that runs closest to the river has very lush vegetation and reminded us, at times, of scenes out of "The Lord of the Rings," complete with huge spider webs at one point. You can bring dogs on a leash and pick up after your pet. Sadly, we did see a couple of filled poop bags left along the trail. We also saw horse poop and a group on horseback so you need to watch where you are walking on the wider open trails. It was nice to come across many signs which show you exactly where you are and where the trails will lead. It was strange to hear the traffic from the nearby highways, but as a visitor from the Midwest, I found this to be a pleasant, manageable hike with a unique change of scenery. A great variety of wildflowers and plants can be seen along the trails. I was wearing shorts but I recommend long pants so your legs don't get scratched up by the plants along the trail. Plus, I was so afraid of finding a rattlesnake or huge spiders on the trail, from the size of the webs we saw. It was nice to walk where there were trees for shade too, as it made for a much cooler hike. Great place for a family hike.

We stayed here in mid September over an extended weekend on an intentional getaway. It is 25…read moreminutes from a large town and in the midst of Washington's apple county. The park sits on the eastern shore of Lake Sacajawea on the Snake River and is operated by the Corps of Engineers. Many activities available: Fishing, boating, water skiing, swiming, hicking etc... Small ships, barges and a sternwheeler, pass through the lake on occasion. Amenities: * All sites have electricity up to 50 amps. * Sewer and water (not all sites) * All sites have fire pits and aluminum picnic. tables. * 1 Central bath house. * Small marina and boat ramp. * Day use area with kids play and swimming area. * Dump station. * Open grassy areas. Posatives: + Very clean and well maintained. + Sites are nicely spaced apart. + Check-in process is simple and easy. + All sites have electricity up to 50 amps. + Quiet, relaxing, family atmosphere. + Pleanty of trees for shade. Negatives: - Bugs! Come prepared. - No direct access from the RV park to the marina and day use area. Long walk or quick drive around. Other: & Alcohol is not permitted in the park. & No Wi-Fi Conclusion: Excellent destination stay.

I live in the neighborhood and visit the park regularly. I love it but the campers love to speed so…read morefast and have little respect to us who live here. Lots of pets and children and has many fun things for all of us but again the road itself is very dangerous as cars tend to just speed by so be careful and please respect those who reside here.

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.

We are always excited to get outside! This Day was perfect! The new year 2022 has started with…read moresnow shoveling, and now snow walk shuffles to get outdoors! Chiawana park always delivers a little bit of something for everyone ~ walking paths, boat launch, and playground action. And an open field for kicking balls. The last 4 seasons we continue to add Chiawana park to our list of places to go for quieter moments, and solitude as necessary. It is a nice park to disconnect and re~charge the mind and soul. You need to add this place to your list of amazingPark action ;)

Chiawana is a nice 127 acre park along the Columbia River. Facilities include a Boat Dock, Boat…read moreLaunch, Covered Picnic Shelters, Horseshoe Pits, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Volleyball Court, and a Walking Trail. As part of post-Wedding family activities, my Brother-In-Law took us out on a boat for a tour of the Columbia River. Both trips started at ended at the Chiawana Park Boat Dock. And it was a great day to be out on the water. I was on the first Adults Only trip that included a stop at Ice Harbor Brewery (on Clover Island) for Lunch and a chance to take a short swim in the middle of the stream. I jumped at the later opportunity as the water was cold, clear, and refreshing! In between was nice views of the Blue and Cable Bridges and the Moore Mansion where Gayle's Niece was married the day before. The second trip involved the Kids and that turned out to be a series of inner tube rides. When he returned, my excited son told me that it was his best time ever!

Huge parking lot, large open field, old but satisfactory playground structures (no swings!), a few…read morepicnic shelters with grills, and several swinging benches to use while enjoying the river view. Rated 4/5 due to the playground surface (what seems like a sandlike gravel mixture). The restrooms are no frills but (mostly) well-kept. Separate restrooms for men, women, and those who'd prefer a family/gender-neutral space. The park has a few picnic shelters with grills. Each shelter could probably accommodate 10-15 people.

I loved this park during my short stay in Tri-cities area. There is a marina down the hill across…read morefrom the Marriott Courtyard that allows for boats , jet skis, etc. to be docked and put out for a beautiful day on the water. There is also a sandy area on the opposite of the wake area for kids and adults alike to swim, splash, and enjoy the summer. There is a rope that prevents the public from going too far near the boat crossings and the water is deep enough to jump from the dock area. I loved the structures, in addition to all the beautiful trees, that helped give shade on this brutal summer. In addition, I noticed there were bathrooms for changing and water faucets to wash the sand off your feet with a massive parking lot that is appreciated. During my stay I also noticed a walking path and a couple of volleyball courts that were in play throughout the day. Very well done and I look forward to returning soon!

This park spans part of the Yakima River out near Rattlesnake Mountain and sorta near where I work…read more I believe the park is fairly long, but I mainly have went to the main park area which is just off the 225. Here there is a campground, large grassy fields (for doggies to run like maniacs), a boat launch, hiking paths, and bathrooms. I've been here to run my dogs around, attempt some fly fishing (we were skunked), and most recently to geo-cache. Oh, and apparently, you can also ride your horse around here as well. Interesting.

One of my customer told me about this park... He said that theres a flock of pelicans in this park…read more At first I cant believe it so I asked him again and he said clearly yes theres pelicans in this park. So I asked my husband...Iasnt it pelicans are suppossed to be in the Ocean? You know Salt Water Ocean? He said yes... And so today we agreed to go in there and to my surprised.."YES!" Theres alot of pelican in there and some other kind of birds that I never seen before here in the tri-cities.. I also saw some herons...WOW! this is the first time I saw pelicans and herons...really neat! I cannot really go so close but I told somepictures from the side of the water. It was neat. The park itself is not that big though I saw few trais and some camp site with RV Parking (with electrical plugs and water faucets)... each parking has a picnic tables too. The bathrooms are surprisingly clean even the park look like deserted. You should try to go to this park if you want to see something new.

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.

I have been to the rock shop quite a few times since moving to Kennewick 5 years ago. The…read morefacility is clean and offers many challenging climbs for all skill levels. Bouldering is a great workout and a good time to be shared with friends and family. The monthly family rate is a good value as long as you use the gym at least 6 times a month. The staff is helpful with instruction and safety. I would recommend this for anyone looking to get into rock climbing &/or bouldering. Even to just have a good time getting a great workout in.

Such a cool little gym. Not only do they have 2 moon walls, but a small weight lifting section in…read morethe back. Staff was awesome. Highly recommend this place.