Riverbend Golf Complex
About
The Riverbend Golf Complex sits along the Green River in Kent Valley, Wash. Owned and operated by the City of Kent, the complex offers a championship, 18-hole course and a mini-golf course. The 18-hole course is one of the busiest in the state with more than 65,000 rounds played on it annually. The golf course sprawls across a relatively flat landscape, making it easily walkable. Though it may not be hilly, that doesn't mean it's trouble free. There are more than 50 bunkers strategically placed throughout and three lakes come into play as well. The layout is player friendly, with enough variety to appeal to players of all skill levels.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6701 yards | 71.4 | 121 |
| White | 72 | 6328 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6328 yards | 75.6 | 128 |
| Red | 72 | 5541 yards | 71.2 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.8/129 W: 78.6/138 | 345 | 421 | 505 | 437 | 136 | 543 | 313 | 208 | 361 | 3269 | 374 | 399 | 362 | 164 | 541 | 413 | 194 | 382 | 565 | 3394 | 6663 |
| Blue M: 70.3/127 W: 76.6/135 | 328 | 403 | 487 | 421 | 124 | 531 | 304 | 183 | 351 | 3132 | 358 | 382 | 336 | 142 | 513 | 392 | 176 | 363 | 529 | 3191 | 6323 |
| Blue/White M: 69.3/125 W: 75.3/131 | 328 | 360 | 487 | 369 | 124 | 495 | 304 | 173 | 351 | 2991 | 358 | 365 | 336 | 142 | 491 | 382 | 158 | 363 | 508 | 3103 | 6094 |
| White M: 68.8/124 W: 74.7/130 | 314 | 360 | 472 | 369 | 114 | 495 | 294 | 173 | 343 | 2934 | 344 | 365 | 323 | 136 | 491 | 382 | 158 | 349 | 508 | 3056 | 5990 |
| White/Green M: 67.6/120 W: 73.0/126 | 314 | 335 | 435 | 332 | 114 | 446 | 294 | 164 | 343 | 2777 | 344 | 340 | 323 | 136 | 454 | 359 | 158 | 349 | 465 | 2928 | 5705 |
| Green M: 66.5/118 W: 71.9/124 | 285 | 335 | 435 | 332 | 102 | 446 | 277 | 164 | 332 | 2708 | 316 | 340 | 293 | 107 | 454 | 359 | 152 | 320 | 465 | 2806 | 5514 |
| Purple M: 61.9/102 W: 65.7/113 | 220 | 284 | 342 | 257 | 102 | 377 | 218 | 156 | 256 | 2212 | 220 | 262 | 203 | 101 | 384 | 251 | 144 | 255 | 403 | 2223 | 4435 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u005588788 on 06/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Xiaomin9963370 on 12/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Giles5001235 on 11/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003971278 on 04/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159304538 on 05/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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10th Tee Photo submitted by Christophe8003424 on 08/21/2019
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Photo submitted by mrdscons on 05/01/2019
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Photo submitted by Brian4201967 on 06/03/2014
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The golf outing. Photo submitted by mastergolfer12 on 09/26/2012
Nice round of golf in Dec
This was my first round at this place and it was very nice even after all the rain during the Winter. The staff was very friendly and attentive for the need. Pace was excellent to finish 18 holes in less than 4 hrs. Greens were good considering all the rain. I will play here again and recommend this gem in Kent WA.
only played 9 holes
We only played 9 holes due bad course management. He over booked tee times and it was very crowded. We were just standing there waiting for the line to move. He didn’t seem to care. So not coming back to this course again. Would like a refund.
Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can WOW you on your next visit. Until then, take care!
River bend
Good shape, wide fairways, friendly staff, need a restaurant
Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!
Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!
Thank you for the great feedback! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can WOW you on your next visit. Until then, take care!
Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can WOW you on your next visit. Until then, take care!
Good Value
This course is a good value for the money. We paid only $26 Sunday morning due to the greens being punched the weekend before. All considering, the value was nice given the aeration. The layout was fun with many hazards thoughout. Water is in play on nearly every hole and bunkers are abundant. I would recommend this course for someone who wants a challenge and does not want to pay high green fees.
Straight and easy course
The course is very flat. Most of the holes are straight with good size fairways. Only few holes have water. You can put up a good score easily. And there aren’t a lot of hazards, so the course has good pace.
Good Pace of Play
For a busy day, we were able to play in 3 Hours and 50 minutes. Had to wait a couple times but moved well. Course was a little dry in spots but overall the course was in good shape.
Very disappointing- will not play again
Terrible course (both in upkeep and staff)- definitely won't play again. They had no ice, undrinkable water from the fountains (looked like 1% milk coming out), wouldn't honor their golf now rates that were booked and the course needs 200% more water on the grass. Not to mention, it's in a pretty rough area and they have signs all over saying to lock your car and hide anything inside, there is no snack/drink cart, and the restaurant was closed all day.
Very friendly course layout
I don’t have any issues with the course itself, greens could have been a touch quicker and the sand a bit softer but all in all it was a solid day. Course provides its challenges with water and some holes are true par 5’s.
My only problem was that it’s a, “dry course.” No alcohol at all, gentlemen that worked their said the restaurant closed down? He didn’t know why or when/if it would be up and running again.
This course is declining!
I have played this course in the past and it is not as well maintained as it used to be. The restaurant has been closed far as long as I can remember. No food or beverages available. It is not worth what it cost to play there unless you get a deal!
Great Value
Had a great time. Would love to play again. Started at 4:45 and finished about 8:30.
Nice greens
Smooth greens, great pace of play, forgiving layout. Traveled over an hour to try a new course from GolfNow, it was well worth the drive! I wasn’t playing well but was still had a great time, it’s hard to find greens this pure for the price.
3 out of 5
I wish GN would have indicated the course restaurant’/bar was closed - no bevy cart either. Course was a bit dry and ground was hard- good shot is at the mercy of the bounce!!
Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!