Visiting Pu'u Ualaka's State Park is on my top ten favorite things to do in Honolulu. The Park…read moreoffers spectacular views of the entire Southside of the Island. I travelled up Mount Tantalus to the Park yesterday with my daughter. We travelled through beautiful dense forest at the Park entrance. At the highest overlook, we could see everything and more from Diamond Head out to (and beyond) the airport. We could see all of Honolulu. I felt like we were on top of the world! Plaques offer fascinating overviews of the history and geology of the landmarks below. We could even see inside the famous tuff cone, Punch Bowl! Nearby is the first macadamia nut orchard in Hawaii. The overviews are paved with railings and easily accessible. The Park offers picnic areas with a couple pavilions and picnic tables. There is a charge for non-resident parking of $7 that can be paid electronically. Resident parking is free. Parking is limited, but there are several parking areas. We had no trouble finding parking mid week. Warning signs tell guest not to leave valuables in the car. Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park is only two miles from downtown Honolulu (maybe a couple more miles to the top). The Park is an easy 5 star and worth a visit.

Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park offers some of the best views of the greater Waikiki and Honolulu area…read more It's well worth the drive up for the panoramic vista that stretches from Mānoa all the way to Diamond Head, and out toward Honolulu Airport and Pearl Harbor. The park officially closes at 6pm, but I've walked in after hours before to enjoy the city lights, and the views are just as impressive at night. It's a bit off the typical tourist path, so it doesn't get overly crowded. Highly recommended if you want a different perspective of Honolulu.

Forever a popular spot for running. The mileage is about 2 miles around and there are scenic…read morepoints throughout your whole run because of the mountains and greenery as your backdrop. The park is a flat course so it's also great if you want to save your joints and not do any hills. I thoroughly enjoy this park and it's definitely one of my favorite routes to pass when I do Diamond Head - my favorite running route with beautiful lookout points as you run.

Awesome day at the Korean 22nd Annual Festival on 8/8/26~ this year it was held at Kapiolani Park,…read moreHonolulu. We absolutely enjoyed the festivities with delicious food, cultural activities, eating contests, & entertainment . Ofcourse, I had to dress up in Hanbok! This was our third time attending this event & it's always a fun way to spend time with your family & experience one of Hawaii's cultural events.

Kind of a sketchy place to run through when it is dark but it's definitely a nice effort at trying…read moreto give some greenery and a place of respite in this area. Would I venture into this place at night? No. But an effort was made and that is being acknowledged. I also enjoy seeing the resident feral cats that frequent this area when I go for my runs. They are so cute.

Finding the peace…read more.. Literally as Yelp direction kept leading me to Kapiolani Community College though close but not where it's at as it's actually to the left of Diamond Head State Park entrance which is quite easy to find. This little park is a slight hidden place that's pretty green and decently maintained with a couple of areas for you to enjoy one is closer to the entrance that has a lovely peek of the Wilhemina Rise area and a lovely place that I thought would be the perfect photo op spot for a cool gift from a thoughtful friend with BunBun is this cool cooler tote from TJ's! Using one of a bunch of stones and some benches for a place to relax and noticed a giant rock with a plaque that's a time capsule which will be opened on October 24, 2049! The other section is a bit more shaded as this circular garden has some stones placed with various peace quotes and though wanted to take more pics there was a gentleman chilling and didn't want to disturb him and majority of the area does have a path for easy access between gardens and up to Diamond Head as I've been here countless times and never knew this area existed is quite insane lol! A great spot for those that can't do the hike but enjoy a bit peace of time. Thank you!

Lucious green park in a residential area. I don't think it's quite as famous, but it's a favorite…read moreof mine since it's not as crowded and the park itself is shady, safe and calm. There's a small playground for kids, basketball court and ample parking. Great place for a picnic

On a Sunday afternoon, we went here to check it out. The park has playground, lots of trees and…read moreplants, and is very spacious. It is great place to hide out and have a picnic. Right next door to the park is Queen Emma Summer Palace which has its own entrance.

Beautiful and well maintained property. Very affordable entry fee to walk around and enjoy the…read moregrounds. It's easy to spend an hour or so here, as there's lots of trees for shade and a few benches in the area to sit and hang out. Our favorite part was feeding the koi fish and ducks. A box of fish food is about $4. Definitely an affordable and fun way to pass the time.

Moanalua Gardens is a nicely maintained wide open park with many large "Hitachi" monkeypod trees…read morespread out. Definitely more so a park than a garden. Been wanting to visit here for years as the last time was probably in elementary school for a field trip, and I forgot what exactly was here. It was closed during and after covid for years, then reopened to private functions only, and had no idea when it was reopened to the public. $10 for adults ($4 for Kama'aina and military) 7 for ages 6-12, under 6 (and Kama'aina and military) is free. Moanalua Gardens is conveniently located right next to the H-1 freeway. Heading westbound direction is very easy. Note: the parking entrance is literally right before the off ramp. Look for the "Moanalua Gardens" signs. Take the Tripler exit. Look for the entrance on the right. If you're on the off-ramp, you passed it. But that's okay! You can make a right (H-1 eastbound, you'll make a left at the Triper off-ramp), then left on Mahiole St, and turn in the next driveway. You'll drive through the service entrance to the parking lot. Plenty of parking! Pay at the entrance kiosk where they also sell snacks and drinks. Once inside, there's a moss/algae and leaf filled pond. There's koi fish, but the water is dark and murky, you can barely see their bright colors. King Kamehameha V's cottage that looks like a like a usual house. A Chinese style structure that looks like it has seen better days. Both are not accessible. As for the rest, the "Hitachi" monkeypod trees are all well maintained. Even though, there's PLENTY of monkeypod trees around the island, there's not many that's grown in this wide, umbrella shaped figure with branches close to the ground. Overall, it's cool to see the umbrella shaped Hitachi trees in a wide open, park-like space, but the other areas are not very well-maintained. There's not much else to do with some places restricted making it difficult to appreciate the history and importance. Charging $10 regular entrance fee, even the $4 Kama'aina fee, isn't worth it to just go in a what is basically a park. Isn't Hitachi paying atleast $400,000 per year to use the image of the tree in their advertising?

Wow talk about upgrades from the parks renovation. This park is awesome, , ...best on the state,…read moredefinitely takes some notes from mainland parks. The playground area rope/bridge area, standard climb and play area, a swing, merry go round, and even a glove with rotating handle the plays music. The also added tables and a small work out area. If you haven't been here in sometime, bring your kids, they'll love it. This place does get PACKED, and even late into the night haha. Just as an example, it's a Sunday morning and there are some 25+ kids and almost equal 20+ parents here at the moment. What other just "park" with no event do you see that kind of crowd haha.

Small park but playground for the kids that serves the ward area and beyond. Very convenient…read morelocation and parking can be done in the TJ maxx parking structure or street parking if you have to drive. Now it's under some major upgrade and everyone looks forward to its reopening!

Great place to be against the water and feel and hear the waves. Personal preference best for…read moresunrise and right when opened. Less people and less direct sun to burn.

Nice place for a quite stroll along ocean front. Good size parking lot but it was full so hit and…read moremiss if easy to park or not. We brought some food to picnic. There are some picnic tables along the waterfront so you can have a scenic restful meal there. 180 degree view from Diamond Head to the airport. We saw some fighter jets flying off!! Chickens and cats roam the grounds. Bathrooms available but not the cleanest

We've been living in Ho'opili since 2017 and were so excited when Konane Park opened. It's been…read moresuch a great addition to our community! There's always a nice mix of people from all over the island who come to visit--many even call it the "Fruit Park" or "Apple Park." For us, it's extra special because it's right across the street from our home, making it so convenient to enjoy. The park is well maintained weekly through our community fees, and the trees here are amazing--the ulu provides food, and the puakenikeni blossoms are perfect for making lei. We've even been able to spread a few lauhala seeds, adding to the natural beauty. Konane Park is truly a gathering place that reflects the spirit of Ho'opili.

Geared towards older children as the slides don't have the typical stairs but rather rope steps…read more Plenty of benches to sit at in addition to the artificial turf

Foster Botanical Garden is a beautiful oasis in the heart of Chinatown in Honolulu, Hawaii. We…read morealways enjoy visiting and getting a chance to reconnect with nature while we're in Honolulu. The garden features a wonderful variety of flora and wildlife, making it a great destination for nature lovers and bird watchers alike. There are several benches throughout the grounds where you can sit, relax, and take in the surroundings, along with a small greenhouse to explore. There's a minimal admission fee, and the garden also has a private parking lot, which is a definite plus in this part of Honolulu. A peaceful little escape from the city and definitely worth a visit if you enjoy plants, wildlife, and simply spending some time outdoors.

Loved this place. Great place to just decompress and walk around for a good 45 mins. or so. The…read morebotanical garden is basically right in the middle of HNL. Check this place out. The collection of plants and trees are remarkable.

We went to Booth District Park a few weeks ago. It was my first time going there that I remember…read more It's a pretty big park and they have parking spaces all around the park. We went there for the playground but there wasn't any spaces in front of the playground so we had to walk just a little to get there. It's a really nice park to go to if you're in the area. They have a nice field, playground, basketball courts, and pickle ball courts. The playground is a little different from others because it has a zip line for kids. You hang onto a handle and with enough momentum you can swing yourself to the other side. My daughter loved that when we went to a park in California and we just never saw one of those in Hawaii. But now we know... They do exist! The playground is also in the shade so you won't get fried when waiting for your kids to finish playing. And there is a bench to sit and rest while you wait. Great park, we hope to go back there soon.

This is a hidden gem in the heart of Pauoa…read more When I heard about the Yelp Earth Day Challenge, Booth Park immediately came to mind. My husband works for the DOE and wanted to "check out" this park last year. Although we live in Moiliili, the drive is quick since it's right off the freeway. So glad we did... It's now one of our top 3 parks to take the boys! The facilities are well maintained, shaded by the huge trees that offer parents and kids shelter from the midday sun. My oldest son (4.5yrs) loves the swings and riding his scooter around the basketball and tennis courts. My youngest (3rd) enjoys jumping off the concrete benches and mastering the playground (which is more elaborate than the usual city park playgrounds around town). There's spinning chairs, slides, a mini zip line, drums, and chimes that kids can make music with! So cool! Parking is fairly easy to find around the park perimeter. Area has been consistently safe when we take the kids (about once every couple of weeks). Great for all ages but adult supervision is still recommended esp for the littles.