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    Kapolei Regional Park

    4.0 (40 reviews)

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    Mel B.

    It has been two years since a review has been done on this park by my friend, and fellow yelper, Victoria A. I figured it'll be me to do this justice with another review, 2 years after her's. For me and mine, this is our favorite park. On the hot summer days when you just want to stay inside the house and you don't want to go to the beach because you've been there lots and getting burnt, but want to feel the cool winds we come to Kapolei Community Park. It's a good size parking lot and we usually just drive right in. However, sometimes it can get full when there are young sports going on. Street parking is available. You can also park across the street at the library and walk over. Looking at the park from the parking lot, the restroom facilities are small but adequate and should be infront of you or to your left. To the farther right is the children's playground. To the left of the restrooms you'll find a sidewalk path that will take you further back into the park. To the left of this path is several shady trees giving cover to well maintained, soft grass. This is where we like to place our big mat. Here I can easily take a nap letting the cool breeze lull me to sleep. For some reason, most times than not, there is a good strong wind blowing through here. It might have something to do with the buildings in the area and the hills. Whatever the reason, i'm able to relax. Once my short nap is completed. The options are now endless. G will play with his RC monster truck or helicopter, M will read, I may do that too, snack on the goodies we brought, fly kites, play board games, work with G on science projects or do some of his lessons with him, have eating contests, oh yes we do and they're lots of fun even though G always wins. We'll throw ball, play MTG, talk and plan things we want to do, eat some more and just have a fun relaxing day. It's a very big park, with large wide open areas towards the back. You want to be careful if you go way in the back where activities can occur that may not be welcomed. Other than that, I feel very safe there and have come there many times on my own to read or work on projects. The summer is starting to come around the corner, you can find us there on most lazy days.

    Ronson O.

    I bring my kid here all the time to play. This is by far the busiest park in Kapolei in the afternoons. It's great interaction for the kids though. Lots of places to sit. Lots of trees for shade on the grass surrounding the playground. The only drawback is the proximity to the street. It's very close to one of the busier streets in town and people travel well over the speed limit, despite it being bookended by the police station. Prettt dangerous if your kid wanders off. PLEASE WATCH YOUR CHILDREN!

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    Emi H.

    No joke, this park is American Ninja Warrior meets The Hunger Games! My four-year old has been begging to go to this park all week and we decided to make a special trip to Kapolei just to visit the playground. PROS: -Ample parking in the lot or on the street. Great if you've got a family or an entire soccer team! -Huge playground with lots of benches. While we were here there was a school group of 100 kids playing on the field and the playground. -Wide open spaces for days. The perfect place to make your kids run in gigantic circles to tire them out before dinner! CONS: -Very limited amounts of shade. The world needs more trees and this park is in desperate need to those as well! The hot sunny weather in Kapolei will suck you dry so make sure you bring lots and lots of ice water. -Playground equipment is not all toddler friendly. This was my biggest gripe about this park because the playground equipment is completely cray cray. My four year old had a tough time navigating a lot of it and I felt many of the structures were too high for a child her age. It was challenging even for my nine-year old daughter who said "It's like climbing on art. I don't want to play on art!" We'll see how we feel on our next visit. Great place to take your kids for a playdate and close to lots of restaurants and shops!

    Nice family park
    Boris M.

    Super location and grass and trees and nice beach. A lot of room, paths and big, lovely trees. Not touristy. Just happy people who like to picnic or just enjoy time with the family. It's location in a beautiful subdivision and there is a crime in the area. Everyone that I saw at the park was happy and I felt a lot of love a Aloha in this community. After a busy and long day at work, it's a good place to relax under a tree or take a nap. The park is big with lots of room to run, play games. Park closes at 10pm so you are able to watch sunsets from here and the leave promptly.

    The bouncy bridge.
    Trish I.

    My kids absolutely love this park! They ask to go here all the time, although there are several parks in the Ewa beach area, they prefer to come to this one. Maybe it's the bouncy bridge that they run across, or maybe it's the seat the spins you round and round til you get so dizzy cause it just won't stop! Majority of the equipment on this park is intended for children 5 years and up. The reason for this is because some parts are really high up there. Just a year ago, I worried about my youngest because when he follows his siblings they go all the way to the top. Now at 4 years old, he has no fear. The park itself is very huge. There is an abundance of open field that allows the kids to run around and throw a football, or kick a soccer ball, if they get tired of the jungle gym...but what kid get tired of a jungle gym?! On sundays, my son plays flag football for playsports hawaii on this field. There is more than enough space for a great deal of teams to play all at once! Parking is somewhat of an issue. Street parking right in front is best, since its' within walking distance of the park. Otherwise, you can park in the parking lot, further from the jungle gym itself. Restrooms are by the parking lot. Kind of a burden when 1 of 3 kids have to go, cause it is a walk away. If one goes, we all go because 1)I'm not taking another trip 2)I'm not leaving any of my kids by themselves just to take one. Shade is very minimal. Bring your own umbrella for those extra hot days. Benches are scattered all around the area, but bring your own chair just in case.

    My daughter climbing up the structures then asking me to get her down because she can't do much else on it :/
    Sarah P.

    Beautiful park, lots of open space and a playground. I like to take my daughter here when we're killing time and I guess it's alright. I would give it five stars, but the playground is made for older kids, about 5 and up. My daughter is two so she can't really play on the structures. Just climb up and get stuck,lol. No slides!!! Pfft. I wish they added structures for toddlers. It's okay though, most of the time we just sit on the grass and we'll bring bubbles or something. Anyway, there's lots of parking and benches, but only two tables near the play ground. Also, they need to stop turning on the sprinklers during midday. What a waste.

    Yes, I was the "It" and had to chase my nephew Daniel through the bridge!
    Hoku T.

    I like having picnics at this park! A great location in the Kapolei community! In the past there are carnivals and soccer matches and even a few parties! Don't really need a permit to have a picnic with your family! The bathrooms are decent enough to use. Bring your own TP after mid-afternoon. With the new play ground, it's great for kids of all ages (even kids at heart) to play on. Word of Caution - make sure to have shoes or footwear. The rubber asphalt gets really HOT! There were a few kids crying because their slipper fell off and they had to walk on the hot ground. Also FYI to some parents - the playground is not a babysitter. You still have to watch your child(ren). After helping a few kids get down from the different play sets, I asked where their parents are and some were in their vehicle or talking with other parents. I'm gonna watch your kid because of safety, but it's not my responsibility parents! Maybe in the C&C can build a water fountain close to the playground because it's too far of a walk to the fountain by the restroom. Public Parking in the Lot or on the road.

    Soccer time
    Rachie P.

    Very nice park! Lots of space for playing sports, parties, or even just hanging out. Public Bathroom right in front of the parking lot, although, might not always be stocked with toilet paper... soon there will be a nice big playground open for the kiddies too.

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    It is nice and spacious...a simple open land park next to a library . A great way to spend a lazy day.

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    Great park for the kids with enough room to run around. Real close to the public library if you want to enjoy a book in the park.

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    Ask the Community - Kapolei Regional Park

    Which number do I call?

    808-768-6889

    Hi, I've been trying to call the past couple days to acquire a park permit however haven't gotten any luck with return phone calls. Anyway I can get some help?

    Aloha Keala. The number on this listing is not accurate. Here is the correct phone number to get the staff for this park 808-768-6889. Yelp is not the best place for information on O‘ahu City Parks. Here's an interactive Google Map that is much… Read more

    Are there permitted areas at Kapolei Park like a b c d?

    Aloha Michael. Yes, we do permit out areas of Kapolei Regional Park. Please call the staff who oversee this park to begin that process. You can reach them at 808-768-6768. Mahalo and take care.

    Is there a basketball court yhere?

    Aloha Carlito. There are not basketball courts at Kapolei Regional Park, but there are courts at nearby Kapolei Green Neighborhood Park (Mehana) and Kapolei Community Park. Mahalo for asking and take care.

    Are inflatables allowed on the park? And do you require a permit?

    Aloha EP. Yes, we are permitting inflatables, like bounce houses, again in City parks. They do require a permit, so the best way to start the process is by calling the park staff and inquiring about the time and date you are looking to permit. You… Read more

    May I use a small portable gas stove to bbq on the picnic tables? Or on my own table if I bring one? Do I need to get some type of permit to bbq?

    Aloha Sarah. Please, please do not place grills on top of the picnic tables. Especially if they are hot. There have been many cases where doing this severely damages the table.… Read more

    Are we allowed to bbq here?

    Aloha Mako! BBQ grills are certainly allowed in our parks. Please make sure that the grill is at least 12 inches from the ground, so the heat doesn't burn the grass, and to not use a BBQ on a tree or picnic table. Please properly dispose of the… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Kapolei Regional Park

    Great, big park, where there's lots of room for everyone - soccer players, party go-ers, Tahitian dancers, etc!

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    Kahiwelo Park - parking lot

    Kahiwelo Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Small & not well known park on Kulihi St. in lower Makakilo. Hours: 6am - 10pm (I never came at…read morenight). Pros: peaceful, not well known or used, usually pretty empty, has b-ball court and large maintained grass area Cons: hot, no shade, playground is suited for 5 - 12 yr old (says the sign), not very toddler friendly, dingy bathrooms Some ppl come and just sit in their cars (maybe eat, meet up, or ?). I bring my kids occasionally since I work in Makakilo. Nobody bothers. Sometimes there are homeless, but it currently looks cleaned up! The park maintenance does pretty good maintaining this park. C&C could upgrade the bathrooms tho! 2 stalls in women's side, not good lighting, but water fountain works! Always bring your own TP in case...it is C&C parks afterall.

    I've brought my 4yr old to come play here even though it is a playground meant for older children,…read morehe still has a lot of fun playing here. The two times that i've brought him here to play, there were no kids and we stayed pretty long, still no kids came. However there's a bunch of randoms that do park here for lunch break or to come chill in their cars or a bathroom break. Both times i came here, there were tow trucks that scout the parking lot making sure cars are using the appropriate parking stalls etc. i do like that The playground is fenced off due to the fact that it is right by the freeway.. by the way the freeway noise does not bother. I jus really like this spot because there isn't any kids whenever we go, perhaps not really favorable or well known spot.

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    Hoalauna Community Park

    Hoalauna Community Park

    3.8(36 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    See LOW RATED YELLOW STARS, don't be too quick to make a judgment call and decide not to go…read more Sometimes it's best to check it out for yourself than to assume it won't meet your expectations. This is exactly what happened to me! As we turned the corner bend, "Whoaaaaa this park is spacious and the playground is colorful"! Need to say both me and my son was super excited to check it out! 1) This is Park has its own lot. No need to worry about Parking on the street like most. There are ample parking. 2) Restroom is not your typical Park Restroom! From the outside is a small building on the right side of the playground. The Women's Restroom is very clean inside with 2 stalls (1 small / 1 large) and the best part it has *Baby Changing Station*, *Seat Covers* & *Soap Dispenser*! If you need to bring your baby in a stroller, no need to worry about getting the wheels dirty and wet. 3) Can't say enough how the colors really brightens the mood and has my son excited to play! It's safe for ages 3+ and with a fun challenge in the middle to get their mind stimulated. 4) Here's a fun twist, on the left side there's a Fitness Equipment Area. It's super convenient to incorporate a quick workout while your keiki play at the playground (of course, if they're old enough to play without assistance). Either way, there's playing space for both parents and keiki! 5) If you're an Ohana with a Family Dog, there's also a fenced off Doggy Area to the far left! I haven't been inside, but from the outside it looks quite roomy for the doggies to run around. 6) Alongside with the great variety of choices, there's a large field of grass! Perfect space to have practices, large groups to workout, let the keiki run around loose, and even kite flying! As large as this park is, you may want to bring an umbrella or baby tent for shade as there's not really anywhere to relax other than a tree in the back or near the restrooms. Upside, there's 3 tables if you want to kau kau as well! Hoalauna Community Park hits all the aspects you'd want for everyone! Let me tell you, it's a "ONE STOP SHOP"!

    What more can you ask for in a community park?…read more Hoalauna provides something for everyone in your family, no matter their age! Your fur babies, too! 2 dog parks, multiple exercise equipments, playground for your little ones, picnic tables for you parents and kupuna's, an entire 30+ space parking lot, CLEAN restrooms; need I say more? There is also a ginormous grassy area that can be great to let your little ones one freely without getting too close to the road. One downside to the park; there isn't much shade. Aside from the minimal tree shade, and the shade from the umbrella partially covering the playground, there's not much to work with. Fixable by bringing your own umbrella (: We love this park! Mahalo to the previous yelper who mentioned that they allow parties here (with a permit). I'll definitely be looking into that for future events!

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    Secret Beach - One of the most loved public destination Wedding Photography location. Photo by Gentle Blossom Snaps

    Secret Beach

    4.1(46 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Guess this isn't so secret anymore :-)…read more Very safe and peaceful lagoon to snorkel in with lots of fish and an occasional sea turtle or seal sighting. Parking is tough here as the only official parking lot is small. Thankfully we were staying close by and was able to walk here. The lagoon has lots of tropical fish and is fairly shallow where you can stand in most of the spots. Decent amount of beach sand area to lay out your towels and catch some sun.

    We spent our last day with coming here to catch a glimpse of green turtles and possibly the…read moreHawaiian monk seal. Prior to walking over from the Marriott I did my homework on social media regarding the route. Many said the lagoon was nestled between Disney Aulani and the Four Seasons. Wrong. It's actually between the Lanikuhonua Institute and Paradise Cove Luau. We were walking along the public promenade adjacent to the public access lagoons. Came to a dead end by the Four Seasons resort property. I asked a stranger was he looking for the Secret Beach. It turned out he's a local. He gave me very good directions. That's how we found the Secret Beach. Once we were there we saw two Hawaiian monk seals beached. With a sign posted - keep 10 foot distance. As for turtles I spotted one in the lagoon swimming. It didn't come ashore. This was about 10:30am. There were plenty of folks in the water. So maybe we were the only ones who were challenged in locating the beach. If it weren't for the seals I thought the beach wasn't as enticing as the the area by the resorts. This is a very small footprint. Here there's no public restrooms. And for trash receptacles there are three heavy duty plastic trash bags taped to the the metal chain fence near the beach entrance. Interested in going? If you're on foot coming from the Marriott - walk on Ali'i Nui Dr past the Aulani entrance driveway and the four way street signal lights. Keep walking on the main drag until you see a small parking lot on the left. Make a left and head up to the parking lot. Walk toward Paradise Cove Luau. You'll see a very small entrance. Walk through the entrance and voila. You've arrived.

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    One of the most loved public destination Wedding Photography location. Photo by Gentle Blossom Snaps

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    Makakilo Neighborhood Park

    Makakilo Neighborhood Park

    4.0(1 review)
    1.3 mi

    Unrelated to this review for the Makakilo park, I'm trying to get back into writing one review a…read moreday to make up for the slack over the past couple months. Now that I have more time on my hands, I will TRY to write a review everyday. Maybe in hopes to refine my writing skills, too. Lol. Anyways, I thought I'd write about the Makakilo park today. I don't visit often, but it's nice to relax and enjoy good food and company. I used to like the feel at the Kapolei park next to the rec center, but this park is nice as well. One thing I like about it is that there aren't that much people, if you're planning to go in the afternoon to evening time. That being said, you can bring your whole family, friends, and pets to enjoy the whole park to yourselves. Some features of the park: ~Basketball courts, a volleyball court, and tennis courts in the area. There are also nearby restrooms too. However, no seat covers, but there are doors for your privacy. ~Exercise equipment for early bird or late night owl work out. I would really very much appreciate it if these equipment were within walking distance of my house, so Makakilo residents that live nearby the park have a real treat. Monkey bars, climbing ladder, and sit-ups may be done on these equipment and instructions are posted too! ~Playground for the kiddies ~Water faucet for easily accessible water if need be ~Excellent for large gatherings. Just be sure to bring own tables and chairs as these are not at the park ~Wide courts for riding unicycles, bicycles, and scooters! ~Small parking lot, but adequate if carpooling Nonetheless, a nice park for recreation and exercise. There's that added breeze since this park is atop Makakilo. :-)

    Kapolei Regional Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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