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Richland, WA

Richland is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 60,560. Along with the nearby cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Richland is one of the Tri-Cities, and is home to the Hanford nuclear site.

For centuries, the village of Chemna stood at the mouth of the current Yakima River. Today that village site is called Columbia Point. From this village, the Wanapum, Yakama and Walla Walla Indians harvested the salmon runs entering the Yakima River. Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the mouth of the Yakima River on October 17, 1805.

In 1904–1905, W.R. Amon and his son Howard purchased 2,300 acres (9 km²) and proposed a town site on the north bank of the Yakima River. Postal authorities approved the designation of this town site as Richland in 1905, naming it for Nelson Rich, a state legislator and land developer. In 1906, the town was registered at the Benton County Courthouse. It was incorporated on April 28, 1910, as a Washington Fourth Class City.

Richland is located at 46°16′47″N 119°16′53″W (46.279657, −119.281377).  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.11 square miles (101.29 km²), of which, 35.72 square miles (92.51 km²) is land and 3.39 square miles (8.78 km²) is water. Elevation at the airport is 120 m (390 ft).

In the late 1970s, Richland sought to annex 5 square miles (13 km²) of unincorporated land in Franklin County on the east side of the Columbia River, anticipating development following the construction of Interstate 182. The move was blocked by Pasco, who had planned to annex much of the area themselves. The Richland city government filed an appeal against the Franklin County Boundary Review Board in 1983 following their approval of Pasco's claim; the Washington Supreme Court affirmed the Franklin County decision.

Richland places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Tri-City Court Club is a comprehensive fitness center offering a range of exercise classes, sports facilities, and wellness programs. Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Trios Health offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For yoga enthusiasts, Chubby Chick Yoga offers unique classes like Beer Yoga at Sage Brewing Company. The Richland Community Center provides a range of fitness classes and community events. For a relaxing day, visit Elements Massage or at Healthy Massage Spa to unwind with a professional massage.

Top sites in Richland, WA are Howard Amon Park, Badger Mountain, and REACH Museum.

Population: 63,757 (2023). ZIP codes: 99352, 99353,99354. Area code: 509. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Area: 42.62 sq mi (110.38 km²)

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How did Richland, WA get its name?

In 1904–1905, W.R. Amon and his son Howard purchased 2,300 acres (9 km2) and proposed a town site on the north bank of the Yakima River. Postal authorities approved the designation of this town site as Richland in 1905, naming it for Nelson Rich, a state legislator and land developer. In 1906, the town was registered at the Benton County Courthouse.

What is Richland, WA known for?

Richland lies at the center of a viticulture area which produces internationally recognized wines in four major Washington appellations and serves as a center for wine tours. The Columbia Valley appellation which surrounds Richland contains over 7,000 hectares planted with wine grapes. On the west, the Yakima Valley appellation includes 5,000 hectares. To the east, the Walla Walla Valley appellation includes 500 hectares of wine grapes.

Is Richland, WA a good place to live?

Richland is in Benton County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Richland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Richland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Richland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Richland are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Richland

Niche

Howard Amon Park

Badger Mountain

REACH Museum

Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Chubby Chick Yoga

Richland Community Center 

Elements Massage

Healthy Massage Spa

Trios Health

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