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5 Reasons to Build New Homes in Kennewick, WA

June 17, 2019

Are you looking to build a home but not sure where you should build it? If you haven’t already considered building in Kennewick, WA, you should! Kennewick is a city in Benton County, Washington, which is in the southeastern part of the state. It lies along the southwest bank of the Columbia River and is part of the well-known Tri-Cities. It’s a great place to live and a great place to consider building a new home. To put things in even better perspective, Kennewick is the largest community found in the Tri-Cities. Here are five reasons to build new homes in Kennewick, WA. The Kennewick Three Rivers Entertainment District Are you looking to live somewhere that has vast entertainment options, ensuring that you’ll never be bored? The Toyota Center and the Three Rivers Convention Center are both found within the Kennewick Three Rivers Entertainment District. This area hosts an array of events ranging from the Tri-Cities Fire indoor football to performances of well-known Broadway musicals. The Tri-City Americans Western Hockey League can also be found here. The Three Rivers Convention Center is a new 75,000-square-foot meeting facility that can accommodate over 2,000 attendees. This convention center also has breakout rooms, a Grand Foyer standing at 14,000 square feet, a patio area, and an internet café. The internet café is not just for coffee, though; in addition to the gourmet coffee drinks, it also has a great selection of local wines. Columbia Center Mall The Columbia Center Mall is the largest mall in southeastern Washington. Macy’s and JCPenney are its two anchor stores. It’s a true all-in-one destination, as it’s home to over 125 different shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Stores consist of anything you would need, from fashion and apparel to home appliances and family entertainment. Barnes & Noble, DSW, and Buckle are just some of the stores you may come across. In addition to some of your favorite stores, it also has a fun kid-friendly play area. In terms of food, it has a food court and is surrounded by strips of dining. Mizu Sushi, Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar, and Famous Dave’s are just some of the delicious food choices you can find. Amenities of the Columbia Center Mall include accessible entrances and parking, baby changing stations, ATMs, and Wi-Fi. Canyon Lakes Golf Course The Canyon Lakes Golf Course is the Tri-Cities’ highest-rated and most popular golf course. It was also selected by Northwest Travel Magazine as one of the 18 of the Best in the Pacific Northwest. The course hosts an array of tournaments and other fun events, such as a Mother’s Day Brunch. There are also various leagues and clubs you can be a part of if you desire. If you love to golf, this is the course for you. Hole #12 has one of the largest greens in the Pacific Northwest—it’s 12,000 square feet. Additionally, one of the Northwest’s Dream 18 Holes is the Canyon Lakes Golf Course’s hole #9. Monthly membership is also available so you can start or stop a round at any time. In addition to golf, the course was voted by the Tri-City Herald as one of the Best Wedding/Event Venues for two years in a row. It also is host to The Duck Pond Restaurant and Bar, which is open every day and has happy hour specials every day as well. Parks and Recreation There are 34 maintained public parks and facilities found throughout the city. This results in 855 total acres for recreation, 400 of which is green space. Columbia Park, Southridge Sports and Events Complex, Highlands Grange Park, Lawrence Scott Park, Civic Center Athletic Complex, and Hansen Park are just some of the big parks found throughout Kennewick. During the summer months, splash pads can be found at Columbia Park, Highlands Grange Park, Underwood Park, and the Southridge Sports and Events Complex. At the Southridge Sports and Events Complex, the Gesa Carousel of Dreams stands. This is a 102-year-old, fully restored carousel that is a breathtaking and beautiful work of art. It’s also the perfect place to create family memories. It’s open year-round and also has concessions and art banquet facilities. There is also a 9-11 memorial in the area that is home to a steel beam that was recovered from the Twin Towers. New Home Communities New Tradition Homes has a brand-new community in which you can build new homes in Kennewick, WA, called Olympia Estates. This neighborhood is located in a quiet corner of Southeast Kennewick and boasts peaceful community living. It is also close to all the amenities. Energy-efficient systems and smart-home-ready features are just a couple of the many details available to new homes in Olympia Estates. Plus, there is convenient freeway access to 395! We have a listing of available custom home plans you can view, specific to this estate on the New Tradition Homes website. As you can see, there’s an array of different options at different price points, ensuring that there is an option for everyone. Additionally, each home allows for custom additions and modifications to make sure it’s the perfect home for you and your family. There are so many reasons to build new homes in Kennewick, WA, that it wouldn’t be possible to list them all. However, we hope these are some reasons you may not have thought of or known about. We are thrilled to have Olympia Estates in Kennewick and know that it’s a fantastic place for you to build your new home. There’s so much to do in the area that you will never be bored. You have various dining, entertainment, historical, and nature options all close by. Please give us a call today so we can discuss starting to build your custom home in Kennewick, WA. It really is a great place to live!