Canyon Lakes at Canyon Lakes Golf Course

Canyon Lakes Golf Course sits in Kennewick, a city in southeastern Washington's Tri-Cities region, where the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers converge. Designed by John Steidel and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain that reflects the area's high desert landscape, with elevation changes and natural ravines shaping the routing. The layout takes advantage of the topography to create variety in shot-making demands across its eighteen holes.

The course features a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water coming into play on several holes through lakes and ponds that give the facility its name. Fairways move through terrain that includes native grasses and sage, characteristic of the Columbia Basin environment. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and elevated greens that require accurate approach play, particularly when wind—a common factor in this region—affects club selection.

Canyon Lakes serves as a public facility and hosts regular community play and local tournaments. The course provides a walkable layout for those who prefer it, though the terrain's movement makes carts popular. As one of Kennewick's established golf venues, it offers a straightforward test of golf that reflects both the regional landscape and the practical design sensibilities common to Pacific Northwest public courses of its era. The setting provides views of the surrounding basin and distant ridgelines that define the Tri-Cities area.