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Life Vests Available

Free life vests are available for loan/day use by visiting one of the kiosks at Richland Boat Ramps.

North Richland Boat Launch (near Leslie Groves Park)
Howard Amon Park Boat Launch (near Newton Street)
Columbia Point Marina Park (off of Col. Point Drive)
Columbia Park West - Marina (off Columbia Park Trail)

For locations, see google maps of Tri-Cities Boat Launch es.

Kids Free and FUN Water Safety Program

Summer time brings warm weather and opportunities for cooling off in pools or other bodies of water. It's important to teach kids about what it means to be "Water Smart"!

Richland Parks & Recreation has partnered with the American Red Cross to share important water safety lessons for families.

Parents: Follow Longfellow's Whale Tales Safety Tips by Clicking and Expanding the Topics Below!

Watch the videos with your kids
Print the lesson plans and activities provided at the links located under each video for more fun learning opportunities

Expand/Contract Questions and Answers

Don't Just Pack it - Wear Your Jacket

Don't Just Pack it - Wear Your Jacket Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets

Don't Just Pack it - Wear Your Jacket Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets in Spanish
House or Yard - Be On Guard

House or Yard - Be On Guard Lesson Plan and Activity Sheets
How do I change the speed limit on my street?
The City has an adopted Speed Limit Setting Policy, more information can be found on this page.
Look Before You Leap

Look Before You Leap Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets
Reach or Throw Don't Go

Reach or Throw Don't Go Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets

Reach or Throw Don't Go Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets - Spanish
Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguards Chair

Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguards Chair Lesson Plans and Activity Pages

Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguards Chair Lesson Plans and Activity Pages - Spanish
There are potholes, loose pavement and road damage caused by the snow/ice. How does the City address this?
As always, people can report road damage or potholes by submitting a service request via our website. Crews will fix the damage as soon as possible, provided it can be done safely and the road is not covered in ice/snow. The repair may be temporary in nature due to the cold weather. A more permanent solution will be applied when the weather improves. Potholes that are a hazard to traffic or pedestrians take priority. The City also aims to prevent any further deterioration of our transportation network.

Citizens can also call 509.942.7670 to report road damage.
Think So You Don't Sink

Think So You Don't Sink Lesson Plans and Activity Pages
Too Much Sun is No Fun

Too Much Sun is No Fun Lesson Plans and Activity Pages
Wave Tide or Ride Follow the Guide

Wave Tide or Ride Follow the Guide Lesson Plans and Activity Pages
What can be done about speeding on my street?
To report speeding on your street, please reach out to the Richland Police Department. The City also has an adopted Speed Limit Setting Policy.
What does the City do when there is a crash on my street?
The City may not be able to resolve the root cause of all crashes; however, the City reviews all crash reports and includes them in the safety planning for potential mitigation comparison with other crash locations for prioritization.
What projects are getting done around the City?
To review a list of projects around the City please visit the following website:

City of Richland Projects

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Water Safety

Life Vests Available

Kids Free and FUN Water Safety Program

Parents: Follow Longfellow's Whale Tales Safety Tips by Clicking and Expanding the Topics Below!

Don't Just Pack it - Wear Your Jacket

House or Yard - Be On Guard

How do I change the speed limit on my street?

Look Before You Leap

Reach or Throw Don't Go

Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguards Chair

There are potholes, loose pavement and road damage caused by the snow/ice. How does the City address this?

Think So You Don't Sink

Too Much Sun is No Fun

Wave Tide or Ride Follow the Guide

What can be done about speeding on my street?

What does the City do when there is a crash on my street?

What projects are getting done around the City?