Wow talk about upgrades from the parks renovation. This park is awesome, , ...best on the state, definitely 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. read more

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Go almost every weekend awesome playground. Really busy day time try to go after 5pm a lot less people then!

Took my toddler here once. It was a nice park and in the morning it was completely covered in shade which is always a plus. There are lots of different things to climb up, on, or through. My kid had fun. It does start to get very sunny as the day goes on and it can get pretty chaotic with the number of families also enjoying the park. If you're willing to chance it, it's a great place to hang out read more

Small park but playground for the kids that serves the ward area and beyond. Very convenient location 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! read more

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It's a fantastic partially shaded playground for the kids. Some of the older reviews are outdated (I'm writing about the park in 2025.). There are many play structures now and a "bigger kid" structure nearby. Overall it's very clean and seems well-maintained. The ground is well padded. read more

Kolowalu Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This park was very nice, tucked away in the center of Waikiki-- there were some pros here: Lots of seating for parents (about 12 benches), a huge field for kids to run around in and an area well-kept. The cons (for me at least): there weren't that many things to do ... there's 2 slides, monkey bars, a small bridge and a climbing element or two. The major con for me is that the metal stairs leading up to one of the slides was a bit sharp and cut my toddler. He wasn't able to slide down the slides easily either... he kept sticking to the metal material. We had to cut our playtime very short because of the cut on his leg. He ended up saying he didn't have fun because he got hurt at this particular park. All in all, it's an okay place but maybe not great for toddlers. read more

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You're never too old to go out and play... Kolowalu Park is that little patch of joy just down the street from Ala Moana Center steps away from South Shore Market. Cute play area for kids with benches easily giving you six feet of distance is comforting for some that craves that space. Depending on the time of day your there may be shaded from neighboring condos, the lack of shade can make it a challenge for some and basically impossible on rainy days. With it being a dog friendly neighborhood this park does have many bringing their dogs to this unofficial dog walking/park area to chill though it's not safe to leave children and pets unattended as their isn't any fencing to secure them from harm from traffic. I do like to take a quick break here whenever I'm walking to nearby places since parking right across at South Shore Market garage is free, besides using the bathroom there as well makes it only a logical place to park. This simple place does bring joy to all ages which is always appreciated...to go outside. Thank you! read more

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A decent park for a growing community that will soon be small for the neighbors with the many buildings coming up in the area. A nice kiddie play ground for the kids, benches for the people to sit. Sadly, it's not a fenced area to have the dogs to go offleash and run but an area to walk the dog. A lot of activity in the area as such it's so close to ward village, everything is walking distance! read more

One of the best park for the dogs, I must say. Peaceful and not crowded. You'll also notice that aside from dogs, toddlers used to hangout in here as it is mainly for kid's playground. Pretty sure kids got free time to play as much as their parents want. There are also benches available in here. Licking an ice cream or feasting a donuts will be a fun thing to do while idling and watch the kids play around and dogs who trained to do tricks. It is a field of grass and good for picnic too. Located at the corner of Queen & Waimanu streets, this park is just across South Shore Market. Several stores are here where you can grab some snacks and bring them at the park. No free parking but metered parking spaces available in Queen Street. Nearby is a biki bike station which make it convenient to go in and out to this park. Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow yelpers! www.juanderbandit.world read more

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I noticed this quaint park as I was enjoying some ice cream outside of the South Shore Market which is just across the street. Located at the corner of Queen & Waimanu Streets, the tiny sliver of greenery is towered-over by the gleaming Ko'olani Condos on one side. It looked fairly new as the trees weren't very tall or bushy, so shade is at a premium. The grass was well-maintained and fairly weed-free. There are no comfort facilities, just a few benches and a jungle gym for the kiddos. A Biki bike station is located here too. OVERALL: Probably used mostly by area residents as no dedicated parking was available. read more

Reviewing this park based on the fact I have a toddler and I have a whole list of fave playgrounds we keep so we always have a hangout spot! So, having a toddler means I'm awake before 0545 most days with a get out the door and do something time by 0700 or else we have ants in the pants.... Not a whole lot to do that early so we hit up Whole Foods or a nearby spot for brekkie and coffee then head over the the park so my kiddo can hang with other toddlers and enjoy the early morning before it heats up. One of our fave pros not because the playground itself is anything special but because, without fail (except some rainy days), there are always kids about and a bathroom right across the street (potty training is a challenge yall.) People talk tough parking but the garage across the street is just fine as is the Whole Foods one a block over; it's a nice quick walk and it helps gets the wiggles out to boot! read more

Looking for a safe place to bring your kids to play and socialize? Come to Kolowalu Park. The park has a small jungle gym with a rubberized bottom for the kids to play, and 14 benches for the parents to sit on. There are also trash cans and a water fountain. There is plenty of green grass space for the kids to run around, play catch, etc. Even dogs are allowed (on-leash). There are a few metered parking spaces right on Queen Street, or I suppose you could park in the parking lot next to TJ Maxx (although technically that lot is for Ward customers only). You'd think that the park is used mostly by people who live in the surrounding condos, but there are actually a lot of people who come from all over the island, because it's such a safe playground for the kids. read more

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It's a Small quaint park in the middle of apartment buildings across the street from an ice cream place. Not to shabby!!!

We love to come to this playground. We either pay for street parking nearby OR park inside the parking structure for TjMaxx. It's nice and clean. Lots of park benches, drinking fountain, and shade. Also there are biki bikes if you want to rent and ride around. read more

Kolowalu Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this park! It's located between TJ Max and Ko'olani Condominium. I park in the new parking structure at Ward to access this park. When my family is in the Ward/Ala Moana area we stop by so my daughter can expend some of her energy and of course so she can can be around other kids and play. The #1 reason ilike this park is because it is clean and safe! I like that the children and adults here seem well mannered, civilized, and are positive models for my daughter. I also like how children here are being watched closely/supervised by their parent(s) and that I see parents playing with their kiddos. The play equipment is newer (no rust) which is a bonus because I've had difficulty finding a newer park near my home. There is a large grassy are where I've seen children learning to ride their bikes, littler kids learning to walk, and children playing ball. read more

Kolowalu Park - Great park between TJ Max and Koolaulani(sp) - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We LOVE bringing our girls to this park. 1. Playground equipment is clean, new(ish) and safe. Other playgrounds we've gone to were covered with graffiti, rust and litter. There's a nice rubbery surface under the play structure, a path around the park to ride bikes, trikes and scooters, and a large grassy field to run and play. 2. Lots of (free) parking across the street in the TJ Max parking structure. 3. Great location, as there are lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance (Ward complex). 4. The main reason we like coming here is that the children are well supervised by attentive adults. If a child starts "acting up" a parent is there to correct/intervene immediately. This is not always the case at other playgrounds where the children are either unsupervised or are with parents who ignore/allow rude behavior. There isn't much shade, but if you time your visit right (early morning or late afternoon) you can avoid the harsh midday sun. The only thing it'd be nice to have (other than shade) would be a swing set. read more

What a wonderful safe park for the KEIKI! My daughter loves the big spacious play area & how windy it is often. This park is great for chalkboard drawing, kite flying & just plain running around! Parking meters are unforced M-S don't forget to feed them :) read more

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Nice enough grass area but with zero shade and not much else to it. If it gets busy it becomes a cluster F that will give you a heart attack as all the children ranging from age 1 thru 10+ try to run around this small toddler size play structure. It's an accident and law suit waiting to happen when a smaller child gets crushed by the bigger kids who play without any caution around the smaller ones... and the parents that follow their small kids on there trying to shield them while not being mindful of other people's kids. Children running into each other, kids on bikes and skateboards just zipping through while toddlers try to walk around. I watched for about 10 minutes and couldn't stand it much longer since my blood pressure was raging at this point. Don't even get me started on the grownup trying to be cool and play tag around the 1 play structure with a mob of older kids running after him. Just run over the babies, you thoughtless jerk! It would be so much nicer if they had a few more structures and areas to play. Extras like a swing set and full size slides but father apart from each other would make a huge difference. read more

Best. Park. EVER!!! I have made the rounds at parks around the island and Kolowalu Park is by FAR my favorite! I have children that are 2, 7 and 9, and we come to this park almost daily so they can run wild and use their "outside voice!" This park is especially good for toddlers because of the abundance of little ones who flock here with their stay at home (or in my case, work at home) parents and grandparents. This quaint neighborhood park is located in between TJ Max and the Ko'olani on Queen Street. It's got a padded jungle gym with slides, water fountains, multiple benches and a big flat grassy lawn so you can throw around a football, picnic, workout or make your children run in circles til they pass out dizzy. In addition, there's a sidewalk that surrounds the lawn which is perfect for bikes with training wheels and rollerblades. The best part about this park is that it's very clean and you don't have to worry about a crazy drug addict or bum erupting from the bathroom. Mostly because it's next door to the Ko'olani and there is no public restroom. But I'm sure you can run next door to Ward or TJ Maxx. The trick with Kolowalu Park is to come between the hours of 8 am and 11 am. If you come any later you will be burned by the hot sun like a piece of bacon in the oven! The park can get windy at times so be sure to pack a jacket, snacks, drinks and a towel to wipe your bench, just in case it's rained during the early morning. I always bring a nice bag of activities for my children as they love to blow bubbles and draw pictures with chalk on the sidewalk. Not only is this park great for kids, but I've actually done quite a bit of networking here as well because I constantly run into old friends who I rarely see these days. You see, we don't go out because we all have kids!!! Oh the irony! I can't express how much I love this little park and all the joy it's brought to my little family! I think in about 10 years from now when my children have lost interest in jungle gyms I will look back fondly on our amazing times together at Kolowalu Park. So many memories full of laughing, running, jumping, sliding, falling, crying, and lots of "outside voice" time! read more

It is wonderful that big buildings are required to pay forward part of the cost of construction back into the community directly. Here is an example of a place that was barren before and now has a wonderful addition to the community that will last well into the future in a positive way. I have to say- this is a GREAT park for toddlers and young keiki! it is one of the newest parks and i looks and feels new. The park has both a soft foam like surface near the slides and ladders but also enough concert surrounding the park to bike or play safely. In the early morning, the buildings around the park block the sun for a really long time. My only suggestion- like Iolani High School has put a hard top tent like awning to block the sun and give well needed shade. At a park in Kailua, there is open hale houses that are roofs with open concert which would also be an option that could provide shade. There is plenty of grass open for a structure of this kind. I know some will say that this may attract homeless people- but would only add so much to the area. The area though - I feel has enough security from the surrounding Ward Mall area stores and is one of the few places that I have seen HPD patrol cops drive by often enough when I was there with Keiki. read more

PROS: Not many playgrounds in central Kaka'ako/Ala Moana area so this is great to have Playground is newer, decent options with two slides, two bridges, two ladders Soft turf Lots of grassy area for nearby picnic Close to South Shore Market with Coffee, bathrooms nearby CONS: Exposed. not shade whatsoever. No bathrooms, although you can go to South Shore Market only 2 mins walk away Wish they had swings read more

Nice new neighborhood park. I like to see greens in town. We need a lot more of these! YELP 365 - 330/365 read more

Star Rating from my 15 month old niece: 5 STARS for sure!! She loved to roam and touch everything. Ran and tried to play with other kids. Although she was a bit too young to do things on her own, she was happy just hanging and going down the slide. As for me, it was a four stars. Only because there is not much of a shade and some dog poop around the area. I guess I can't blame the park for the lack of shade, since some of the trees are still very young. Also can't complain about the dog poop, since it is done by inconsiderate dog owners, who do not pick up after their pets. But I did love that it is close to town with lots of great places to eat as well as having shops nearby. I was surprised that there were no homeless camping in. Surprised, because this park is so close to the Ala Moana Beach Park. Kudos for keeping the park safe and pleasant for kids to play. The playground is made mostly of metal, but it does not get hot when the sun is up! My niece still needs to put her hands down when climbing up the stairs and I was worry when she was touching it! But it was not hot at all! There isn't any graffiti and the park is well-kept. Hoping that it will stay like this for a long time, because it is a nice place to take the kids! read more

This is good clean park to take the kids to! When I go to work, my husband will take the kids here and kill time until I'm done. Yesterday, was the first time i joined them, and now i know why he likes taking them here. It's breezy, and there's benches all over. The slide is metal but it's not hot. I don't know what material it is, but it's made so that it doesn't burn your kids butts. I can't explain it, you just have to see for yourself. This is one of the first parks that i've been to that doesn't have homeless or rubbish all around. The other parents who bring their kids here are super nice too. So nice that my husband made friends here while I was at work lol. The only thing is that there isn't a public bathroom, but again I work not to far from here so it's really not a big deal. Just thought I'd mention it... read more

This is a really cool park in the middle of the city! It's fairly new so the equipment still looks good. It's great to go in the mornings when it's shady, but the afternoons are nice too since it gets filled with friendly mom/dad and kids. If I had a kid, I'd take them here. read more

Clean, ample parking, bathrooms nearby, completely shaded in the AM, field of grass, benches for stuff, what's not to like?

I've been wanting to check this out for a while, but always thought it was for the residents of those expensive high rises haha. Thanks yelp for showing me otherwise! :) We went yesterday and it wasn't crowded at all! My son had such a great time walking all over the place and being a little monkey. It was great to get out, get some sun and hang out...without having to travel all the way to Hawaii Kai where the parks aren't occupied by homeless. When it started to get a little more crowded on the playground (it is pretty small, but a lot bigger than no playground!), we sat under one of the few trees that provide shade and hung out for a bit. It didn't seem like "THAT" kinda park where you sit or lay and chill but we did it anyways haha. We would definitely come here again! read more

perfect for my 16 month old to play. nice & clean park with a large open grass area to run as well. Parking is available at TJ max, not sure if thats official tho. overall a better park in the area :-) read more

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It is a nice park, and I like coming here with my two toddlers. A word of caution. It is not fenced in and it is right next to a busy road. That means that a parent has to constantly on the watch and can't relax. Another thing I don't like, is that the nearest bathroom is in the TJ Max, so if your kid reds to go, brace yourself for a 3 min hike. There is no free parking, and metered spots are limited. read more

Kolowalu Park - A nice park in the heart of Honolulu - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This park is in an awesome, clean location in Kakaako. You can park in covered parking in the TJ Maxx building and its a short walk from there to the park/playground. There is a lot of seating around the playground for adults, a huge field next to the playground for kids to run around on or chase bubbles on, and the playground itself is a decent size. I like meeting new people here and talking with other parents. One of the downsides to this place is that there isn't a lot of shade, so if its a clear blue sky with no clouds at all I wouldn't recommend to come here between like 11 am and 3 pm or so. I like to come here first thing in the morning or late afternoon just to avoid the heat. read more

Kolowalu Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So I finally found a park that has the soft ground just like Liberty Park in SoCal minus the shades though. The park is clean, people here were friendly, and it's right next to Nordies Rack and high rise building! I had the downtown Los Angeles vibe there so that's def a good sign. Would come again for sure since bobby liked it here. read more

Kolowalu Park - #carlosbrothers - Playgrounds Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Met up at this park with two other mommies and their toddlers for a fun playdate. Will definitely keep going back to this park because of it's safe, clean and newer playground for my son and other kids to play with! My then 20-month old toddler especially loved running around the green grassy area and going up and down the slide. read more

The only thing cool about this "park" is its location in the middle of the city. I've seen larger parks in my friends' backyards. It literally is big enough for 5 children tops. Those of you giving this 5 stars and saying it's the best on island need to re-evaluate your definition of the term "park." read more

Clean, but small. Best for smaller children. (My 6 and 7 year old didn't play on the playground - we did a work-out on the adult work-out equipment instead.) read more

This park was great! We parked in the parking garage across the street at TJMAXX. It was breezy and very comfortable. The equipment was very well kept and safe. Can't wait to go back! read more

Awesome park! So clean and really great for kids to play on the structure and run on the grass. Fun to play soccer and bubbles or kite, etc. there is lots of parking at TJ max. Only bummer is no bathrooms here! It's good because it keeps hobos away but also a bummer when you kid needs to go ASAP read more