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Dog parks and pets in the Tri-Cities
Off-leash parks, dog-friendly parks and patios, leash and license rules by city, and where to adopt.
Off-leash dog parks
Columbia River Dog Park
Kennewick’s 3.25-acre off-leash dog park in Columbia Park, east of the Family Fishing Pond, with separate small, medium and large dog areas.
McCurley Subaru Dog Park
A free, fully fenced off-leash dog park at the McCurley Subaru dealership on Sandifur Parkway in west Pasco, open to the public and lit at night.
Paws-Abilities Place
Richland’s fenced off-leash dog park behind Badger Mountain Community Park, with 2.5 acres for large dogs and a half acre for small or shy dogs.
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Parks and trails where leashed dogs are welcome
Columbia Park
The region’s signature riverfront park: miles of Columbia River shoreline, the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a family fishing pond, playgrounds, boat launches and a bandshell for festivals.
Columbia Plateau Trail State Park
A long rail-trail on the former Spokane, Portland & Seattle line; the southern section starts near Pasco. Gravel surface, very little shade.
Chamna Natural Preserve
A 276-acre preserve at the Yakima River delta with more than 11 miles of trails through shrub-steppe, riparian and wetland habitat.
Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve
The Tri-Cities’ favorite hike: the Canyon Trail climbs to summit views over all three cities and the rivers.
Amon Creek Natural Preserve
Wetland, riparian and shrub-steppe trails along the west fork of Amon Creek; more than 150 bird species recorded.
Lyons Ferry State Park
Camping, swimming and boating where the Palouse meets the Snake River, near Palouse Falls.
Leslie Groves Park
North Richland riverfront park with sports fields and access to the riverside trail.
Howard Amon Park
Richland’s riverfront park beside the Uptown district: shaded lawns, the riverside path, a playground and the summer concert and art-fair home base.
Chiawana Park
West Pasco riverfront park on the Columbia with picnic areas and a section of the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
Paws-Abilities Place
Richland’s fenced off-leash dog park behind Badger Mountain Community Park, with 2.5 acres for large dogs and a half acre for small or shy dogs.
Columbia River Dog Park
Kennewick’s 3.25-acre off-leash dog park in Columbia Park, east of the Family Fishing Pond, with separate small, medium and large dog areas.
Palouse Falls State Park
Washington’s state waterfall: the Palouse River drops about 200 feet into a basalt canyon in northern Franklin County. Discover Pass required; stay behind fences.
Dog-friendly places to eat and drink
From each business’s Google listing. Call ahead before you bring your dog.
Moonshot Brewing
Small-batch brewery (opened 2019) with lagers, IPAs, sours and barrel-aged beers; kid- and pet-friendly. A second taproom is on Lee Blvd in Richland.
Copper Top Taphouse
Southridge taphouse with rotating craft beer, cider and root beer; bring your own food. Patio.
Bombing Range Brewing Company
Horn Rapids-area brewery named for the region’s WWII-era bombing range, pouring approachable house beers. Patio.
Roscoe’s Coffee
Richland coffee shop on Logston Blvd. Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and a drive-through. Serves breakfast and lunch. Dogs allowed outside.
Tip’s Thai House
Kennewick Thai restaurant on S Quillan St. Offers dine-in and takeout. Serves lunch and dinner. Beer and wine on the menu.
Flying X Coffee
Coffee shop on W Gage Blvd in Kennewick. Offers dine-in, takeout, a drive-through and outdoor seating. Serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Vegetarian options available.
The Dive
Bar on Logston Blvd in Richland. A scratch-kitchen bar known for house-made pastrami Reubens and the beef, pork and chorizo Napalm Burger.
Metztli Cocina Bar
A Mexican restaurant on Williams Blvd, Richland. A Mexican cocina with handcrafted cocktails. Offers dine-in, takeout and outdoor seating. Serves lunch and dinner.
Pacific Pasta and Grill Restaurant and Catering
Italian restaurant on Goethals Dr in Richland. Family owned, making pasta to order, and caters weddings, birthdays and office lunches.
Leash and license rules
| City | Leash | License |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | Leash required in parks except designated off-leash areas; no dogs on sports fields. | Not required |
| Richland | Leash up to 8 feet, or at heel (RMC 7.03.050). | Not required |
| Pasco | Leash up to 8 feet, or at heel, anywhere off your property (PMC 6.05). | Required |
| Benton County parks | Leash at all times. |
Every dog and cat needs a current rabies vaccination. Impounded pets are not released without proof.
Adopt, report or find a lost pet
- Tri-Cities Animal Services (shelter and animal control for Kennewick, Pasco and Richland): 1311 S. 18th Ave., Pasco · 509-545-3740 · tricitiesanimalservices.com. Non-emergency animal control: 509-628-0333.
- Benton-Franklin Humane Society (adoptions): 1736 E. 7th Ave., Kennewick · 509-374-4235.
Vets, groomers and pet stores
Vista Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian on W Canal Dr in Kennewick. AAHA-accredited since 1959, with surgery, wellness care and pet boarding. By appointment.
Vetco Vaccination Clinic
A veterinarian on Burden Blvd, Pasco. By appointment. Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
VCA Vineyard Animal Hospital
Veterinarian on W 4th Ave in Kennewick. By appointment.
VCA Southridge Animal Hospital
A veterinarian on Plaza Way, Kennewick. By appointment.
VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital
Kennewick animal hospital on W Gage Blvd. By appointment.
The Wizard of Pawz
Pet groomer on Jadwin Ave in Richland. Women-owned business.
The Pawfect Hound
A pet groomer on W Van Giesen St, West Richland. Women-owned business. Wheelchair-accessible entrance.