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1. How do I reserve a Park or facility?

Park reservations can be made at the Southridge Sports Complex or the Kennewick Community Center. If your event is open to the public or over 100 people, please see the Special Events Page for more details.

2. Is metal detecting allowed in the parks?

We have no rules against metal detecting in our general parks. However, we do not want people digging with shovels. Methods of investigation should be done with small spade type instruments and if turf is lifted out of place, it should be pressed back into place and stepped on to make it firm.

If we were to see someone going beyond what we deem acceptable, we would make contact with them and ask them to stop. If they continue or we see them in similar actions again, we would contact KPD.

3. Is there a Dog Park in Kennewick?

Not at this time. There is one planned in the conceptual plan of Columbia Park, but it is unknown when this may be implemented.

4. There is a maintenance issue in a park (i.e. a broken sprinkler) who do I call?

Please call the parks and recreation office at 509-585-4293 between the hours of
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Call 546-0236 after hours.

5. What are the rules of the Fishing Pond in Columbia Park?

- Only juveniles (under 15 years) and persons with disabilities are allowed to fish.
- Fishing Season is year round.
- Daily fishing limit is a total of five game fish, no minimum size.
- No bird feeding is allowed.
- No swimming is allowed.
- No floating devices are allowed without a permit.

6. Who do I contact regarding illegal activities in the parks?

To report illegal activities please call 911.