Tri-Cities Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 7) popular recreation destination. Its diverse culture, stable economy, public transportation, medical facilities, and awardwinning educational services, provide a diverse palette for economic and community resources. The recreational activities are limitless with golf courses, bicycle and jogging paths, baseball and soccer fields – Pasco is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! Location, location, location – Interstate 182, US Highway 395 and State Route 12 link Pasco to transcontinental highways, not to mention the Port of Pasco for waterways and the rail service! Pasco is a place where people put down roots and raise families in a safe, forward-thinking, active environment. For business or a place to call home, Pasco has something for everyone! Pasco is a “sports-minded” community! 20 soccer fields; eight softball fields; one professional minor league baseball stadium, home to the Tri-City Dust Devils; seven baseball parks; 50 meter pool; professional indoor rodeo arena; 3.1 mile cross-country dedicated course for walkers, joggers, and runners; professional golf course with nearly year-round play; 24 public tennis courts; 15 miles of pathway overlooking the majestic Columbia River for bikers and hikers; and one multipurpose outdoor stadium with state-of-the-art field turf, and a ten-lane, all-weather running track capable of hosting statelevel football and track events. If it’s a positive lifestyle you flourish in, Pasco is for you! www.pasco-wa.gov as well as restaurants and hotels with views. A state-of-the-art skateboard park, the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science, and Technology Museum, and the Three Rivers Arts & Entertainment District also await you in Richland. All this and sunshine too! Come visit Richland; we’re on the web at: www.ci.richland.wa.us. West Richland The City of West Richland welcomes you to enjoy our growing amenities as you visit area wineries and destination points of interest. West Richland is adjacent to the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area, attracting thousands of tourists and local citizens each year. The city is home to the West Richland Wine Park, part of the Red Mountain Center – a 32-acre multi-use development designed around the wine destination theme. In 2007, the Pacific Rim Winemakers opened a $7 million winery which is receiving regional and national acclaim (www.rieslingrules.com). West Richland features breathtaking panoramic views, an excellent quality of life, and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The City has rapidly become a first choice for families seeking residential excellence and a relaxed life style. West Richland’s many public parks and new sports complex have become hubs for exciting community activities throughout the year. Events including an extensive Summer Concert Series, Hogs & Dogs, Veterans Day Parade and December’s Carols and Cocoa contribute to West Richland’s growing economy and offer families high quality recreational experiences near home. The City of West Richland upholds a tremendous vision to serve its citizens, business, industry, and tourists with an increasing number of amenities fitting to their needs. www.westrichland.org Richland Richland offers bass and steelhead fishing, beautiful and challenging golf courses, a self-guided walking tour of the National Historic Register’s “Gold Coast Neighborhood” with its “Alphabet Homes,” and several places that commemorate Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. Richland’s waterfront has a marina, docks and piers, and a five-mile paved trail for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, and stroller pushing, www.VisitTri-Cities.com (800) 254-5824 or (509) 735-8486 7 City of West Richland Looking for a place where you can stroll along the Columbia River, enjoy an outdoor concert, or find an imaginative playground for your youngsters? Would you enjoy visiting a community that offers fishing, boating, and water skiing opportunities as well as antique shops and wineries? How about a vacation destination with a symphony, ballet, and three community theater troupes? If any of these appeal to your sense of leisure-time fun, sports, or entertainment, you’ll want to plan your next outing, trip, or vacation in Richland. This city of nearly 46,000 residents is also home to a medieval renaissance, folklife and music festivals, and an annual classic car and street rod event. Brian Clark http://www.ci.richland.wa.us http://www.rieslingrules.com http://www.pasco-wa.gov http://www.westrichland.org http://www.VisitTri-Cities.com
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