Kennewick is one of the largest cities in the "Tri-Cities" of South east Washington . The city is recognized for being the Washington's most developed and progressive city. It falls in an important area of the Washington's wine producing region. With Columbia River touching its boundaries, Kennewick is a fantastic place to enjoy a peaceful and calm life.
The Past
As the history goes Kennewick was founded in 1883-1884 by worker employed by the rail road company. This city would have been a dead city for want of water, however the Northern Pacific Railroad built an irrigation canal that revived the city. Kennewick was also the first home to the Chemnapum Indians meaning "Winter Haven," an proper label as the tribe got together in the gentle weather to trade, fish and look after their horses. Also the city is known for the old skeleton called the "Kennewick Man" which is presumed to be 9,200 year old unearthed in Kennewick's Columbia Park. The discovery was noted as an international event and commented world over.
As It is Now
Kennewick is now the biggest of the three cities and light industry and retail to support is the main reason for its thriving economy. The city is also the trade focal point of south eastern Washington and north eastern Oregon, with plentiful of shopping places in the western side specially in Columbia Center mall and in the eastern side in the momentous Shopping District.
Sports & Recreation
Kennewick city hosts the Western Hockey League and the Arena Football League's Tri-Cities Fever. Here the sporting events are fast, mad and filled with fun for all the age groups.
The leisure activities proliferate all round the year in Kennewick . Open-air enthusiasts can spend almost all the year in sunshine and enjoy their favourite activity or sport. In the summer season, each year, a unique racing event – the hydroplane racing is held on the River Columbia. Citizens from all of south eastern Washington visit Kennewick for shopping in the city's business locality, the focus point of which is the Columbia Center Mall. There are large parks for children where they can enjoy the free air with lots of fun. Also appealing is the multi-car train ride which can be enjoyed in the open air by a complete family. As the fishing season begins, children are looking forward to drop a line into the Fishing Pond. Amongst other activities, one can enjoy the walk along the Audubon Nature Trail which is full of natural beauty, slow and steady bicycling and an enjoyable walk to the duck pond. As the locals says – that there is something for every one in Kennewick - A place in paradise.
