Playground for kids in Hilo. Nice place to let kids run around. Playground area is artificial…read moreturf with some porous rubber that doesn't hold water - so the ground is dry even right after the rain. Although "seriously" is this the only playground for kids in all of Hilo?!?

The park is nice and has a new play structure. However, there seems to be a population of homeless/…read moredrug users that are apparently allowed to camp out at this park, this makes it very uncomfortable and dangerous feeling. I took my nieces here and one needed to go to the bathroom, there were homeless people camped right outside the bathroom, so I was extremely hesitant but she reeeallly had to go :( we tried to go in the women's restroom but there was a man in there. When he came out he was pulling up his pants still and I saw he had a knife on him! I proceed to go in, telling my niece not to touch ANYTHING in the bathroom. She noticed that he left a bag of clothes in the bathroom and there was also dirty q-tips in the sink. Gross. I understand that homeless people need somewhere to go, BUT a children's park is not the place. Hilo needs to be more aggressive at getting people into shelters and off the streets/ out of kids play areas. I probably will never take my nieces here again unfortunately, even though they loved the swings and the play equipment.

Cute playground, right in the center of town for the kids. I wish you could see the ocean from here…read moreor be beach side but no such luck. The structure is a bit older and a bit dirty. There is a swing on site which my daughter loves.

The OLD lady security guard couldn't stop a fight and kids seen a fight happen! I also seen her…read morekick someone out because their music was too loud. He turned it down and she still kicked him out! I think it was because he is black!

Beautiful, wide-open park with play fields, gymnasium and yes, an awesome playground. When Anuenue…read morePlayground gets too crowded, we head to this park to get away from the crowd. There's a decent sized playground and lots of room for kids to run around and get out some energy. We usually bring baseballs and gloves, a frisbee and a Nerf football. Plan on staying awhile. Pick up lunch at nearby Parker Ranch Center and have lunch and let the kids play. It can get chilly in Kamuela, so bring a sweatshirt or a jacket for the kiddies. If your kid(s) get tired of this playground, head back to Anuenue Playground and hope that the crowds have left, and your kid(s) can burn off even more energy running around that expansive playground. And hopefully, they will either take a nap when you get back to your hotel room or go to bed early that evening :)

My kids enjoyed this park very much. We were visiting Kona side and we try to visit at least one…read moreplayground on our trip. It's a drive to get here from where we are staying but so worth it for the kids. Must visit if you are looking for a kid friendly activity that is also free.

Amazing park! Multi-storey wooden castle with orb weaving spiders and feral kittens if you're…read morelucky. Fantastic view of the upper canoppy on a steep, terraced hill side. Can't believe someone left a one star??????????

So we basically decided to visit Hilo just so that we could go to the zoo and see the white tiger…read more The zoo did not disappoint! There were so many animals and loved the fact that we were basically walking through a rainforest. It was so beautiful and peaceful just walking through the zoo. You do have to pay now to get in, but it's totally worth it. There's even an awesome playground for the kids to go to while they take a break in between visiting the animals. This zoo is highly recommended!!!

We're all for paying a fee to help keep the zoo going. Today was our 1st time since they began…read morecharging. The lady at the window asked me if I was kama'aina, I said yes. She asked for ID, and saw my original Maui address. She said she had to charge me full price because my address on my license (not expired) is not a Hawai'i island address. Then, my husband presented his ID which has our Hawai'i island address and he got a discount! If you ask me, that was wrong. We were charged $17 for 2 adults. Kama'aina should be state wide! When you go to O'ahu zoo, they don't ask for your address, they see the pink license and know kama'aina. Same thing when you go Maui, they see the pink ID and they know kama'aina.

Awesome clean and very well made park for the kids. Also has bathrooms nearby but they close at…read more2pm, there are more bathrooms nearby the tennis courts that stay open but it a bit of a walk. So much to climb and run through and explore, kept them busy for a couple hours and tired them out for an easy car ride home. Fully fenced with one entrance so you don't have to worry about kids running off. Will bring the kids back again.

This park has two main sections--one designed for younger kids and another for slightly older…read morekids--plus an additional volcano-style structure outside the fenced area. Depending on where you enter, you'll see posted rules and guidelines, which is helpful. It's such a fun space! There are plenty of seating (benches) for parents, including shaded spots, which is especially important on hot days.

Best playground equipment in all of Hilo and surrounding areas. This is a convenient playground to…read morevisit when I run errands in town because it's close to grocery and other shopping. Added bonus, I found $12 unclaimed dollars here

Pana'ewa is the go-to gym in Hilo if you want to get a game of pick-up basketball in. With three…read morefull-size covered courts, there's plenty of space for games to run. That said, not all of the courts are always open at the same time, as children's basketball and volleyball practices do take place in the gym later in the afternoon, depending on the time of year. Being that there's not really anywhere else that is open on a regular basis in town, however, you just deal with it and are happy to get a game in when you can. The majority of people who come to play here are really nice and easy to get along with. And as long as you don't act like a jerk, they're pretty accepting as well.

We went by as the sunset thinking it might still be reasonable to play outside. The park was full…read moreof families playing soccer, softball, and the playground had tons of kids. To my pleasant surprise the playground was well lit despite it getting quite dark. There were kids of all ages playing so don't limit yourself if you don't have a toddler. Kids up to 12 were running and playing. Note the gates are simple latches and if your kid is a runner you might need to hop the fence to grab them real fast. Very clean despite other reviews stating there was lots of litter. We'll be coming back while we're here to tire our kiddo out past sunset.

Stopped by early in the morning at 7:30 or 8 with a jet lagged toddler. Lots of toys to climb on at…read morethe playground and both baby swings and normal swings. Has a chain link fence around it with a gate that latches. Toddler liked climbing on the bigger kid toys and playing on the little kids toys. The birds were out and we think we saw a parakeet. Minus one star for the trash (used condoms) and an unhoused person who was there.

Lucky me we had the entire beach park to ourself. Not meant for adult swimming or diving deep to…read moresnorkeling but for a families with young kids or those who can't swim this is the best to cool off. Known for the sandy shallow ocean pools and a bountiful tide pools to explore. The natural lava rocks surround the area making protected lava pools blocking the crashing waves. The parking itself was plentiful, but when school is out and the island is at its peak tourist season you never get the seclusion I got today. The park has tables, restrooms and even horseshoe courts. Anytime I can get out and dip in the water is a win!

So many beautiful sights to see on the Big Island. I love that we planned ahead and packed some…read morefood to enjoy while out sightseeing. We like to go exploring off and on the main roads finding great spots and meeting some friendly locals. We bring enough food to share.