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    Moanalua Gardens

    4.3 (142 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Val D.

    it's a great place for weddings, graduation or other events and tourists, but I have a gripe why locals, especially the residents that live near the park need to pay to enter this park. I grew up in Moanalua Gardens, and used to frequent this park to play or picnic at least 3x a week, then as I grew up and moved, I found out that they started charging $1 admission to Kama'ainas to enter the gardens, and now it's $4 even if you are a resident in the neighborhood, thus the 3 stars. Otherwise, it's a nice clean, well kept park. Bathrooms are very clean. The little temple at the end of the small bridge over the pond was known by us neighborhood kids to be haunted and is now a scenic background with bamboo on each side, but is blocked off with a chain from going too close and peeking in the keyhole like we used to. The duck pond is great for event pictures. The park has several places to take graduation and wedding pictures, but I think you need to call in advance in case there is a large wedding party that reserved the whole park. Lots of parking, but free only if you pay the park admission to go in the park.

    Rhea A.

    Can you find serenity right next to the H-1 freeway? Absolutely. I find it here at Moanalua Gardens. These well-manicured gardens are located down the road from Tripler Hospital. Parking is plentiful and costs $1 for locals and $5 for tourists. Crowds of tourists are bused over to the gardens but even though many are there, the area is large enough and doesn't feel crowded. Events are also held here. Snacks, including gelato and popsicles are available in the small convenience store that you pay for parking. They also have souvenirs for sale. Best part of the garden (besides all the open area for running) is the pond area where there are ducks and birds you can feed. There are also koi in the pond. Overall, a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Plenty of shade available under the huge banyan trees. Forgot a blanket or mat? No worries, there are a few benches that were beautifully designed using logs.

    Gate to parking lot.
    Curtis T.

    Today is the first day that I've seen the gate open. However, it looks like it's open for a private event. However, the park closed sign is down.

    Golf cart service for parking for prince lot hula festival
    Serena M.

    Moanalua Gardens is such a beautiful garden. I looked on yelp the other week for a garden and found Moanalua garden. The pictures show that they have koi there so we wanted to check it out. It looks like people can have their wedding ceremony here. I think it would make a perfect venue. It's spacious and beautiful and some people's posts of their weddings are incredible. Anyways there's an admission fee to get into the gardens. You pay at the front booth before you enter. If you're a tourist, you pay $5, but if you're a local you just have to pay $1. My daughter was free since she's so little so I only had to pay $1 which is quite a deal. We got to see the koi and the ducks swimming in the pond. She loved looking at all the fish in there. There were even tourists feeding the fish. I'm not sure but maybe you can buy the fish food in the gift shop/admissions booth. After we looked at the fish, we just walked around. There's not a lot of plants or flowers to look at but it really is a nice place to have a picnic or just relax. My daughter loved the wide open spaces and just ran. They have these little benches all around and she made sure she climbed every single one of them. Great place and goal accomplished. My daughter was tired from running around and was good for her nap. I'd definitely come back here again and have a nice lunch here just relaxing.

    Bob A.

    Hawaii is a big beautiful garden. Oahu, the most developed/heavily populated of the islands is still a beautiful tropical garden to folks who don't live there. Moanalua Gardens is beautiful - lots of open space (lawn/grass) and some gorgeous trees including a HUGE monkey pod tree. Flowers, not so much. There are several interesting buildings including a Japanese tea house, and King Kamehameha V's summer cottage and a very ornate 1903 Chinese Hall. There is a koi pond, and lots of water fowl that are very comfortable around humans, but they don't bite (at least they didn't bite me). It is very open and though there were a few busloads of tourists while we were there, we wandered around without any problems - never felt crowded. There was also a major woodshow there when we were there that was interesting and had some really nice wood art. There's not a lot to do or see, and admission isn't much either ($1 for military). It really is worth a visit, but the kids will hate you if you're taking them away from the beach or the pool.

    Near the Chinese Hall and koi pond.
    Monchalee O.

    This review is specifically about Moanalua Gardens as a wedding ceremony and reception venue. It's easy to understand how this giant garden full of beautiful monkeypod trees would make a stunning backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception, but what really ALLOWED us to make this special day exactly what we wanted was Bridgette Olsen, the Events Manager for the property, and her flexibility and willingness to work with making our vision a reality. We were concerned about all the different rules the property has in place, but she patiently answered all the questions, worked with us on last minute changes, and was flexible in allowing us to bring in vendors and elements that would transform the already beautiful garden into something magical. Our 180 guests were blown away by the natural green surroundings, the shoji lanterns dancing in the tree at the Makai Mound where we had our ceremony, the clear top tent filled with cafe lights and shoji lanterns, the lawn games, the food and drinks, the air conditioned restrooms that we were able to bring in so that our less able-bodied guests didn't have to hike a football field back to the existing restrooms. The Gardens provides a variety of different looks and feels for photographs. I would say that the points to take into consideration (that may not be positive) are: 1) the park is open to the public when it's open to the public -- which means there may be people in the park during your event; most of them are respectful and give space, but it may impact guest parking and availability of certain areas for photos; 2) if you have a larger guest count, the price to rent the venue can get expensive very quickly as it's based on total headcount; and 3) there isn't anywhere nice nearby (like an AirBnB or hotel) to get ready -- so prepare to travel a little bit from the getting-ready-place. That being said, we would not have changed a darn thing -- there is no other venue on island that can has a similar garden look and feel, that also allows you to use the vendors that you want, and is easily accessible from all corners of the island. Moanalua Gardens provided everything we were looking for in a wedding venue -- and Bridgette Olsen was a big part of making our dreams come true.

    Gabrielle C.

    I am so happy to have been told about this park by my boyfriend as I was looking for a new spot to take photos of him and my son for my photography homework... This place is so spacious, clean, and well maintained (Besides their parking lot could use some work as there as csr sized pot holes!!! NO JOKE Be careful as you drive). There's not much of a garden compared to botanical gardens throughout Oahu but if you are looking for a place to bring family and friends to relax and have a picnic its perfect! There are some logged benches through out the park but its best to being your own matt, chairs, and/or small folding table. This is also a hotspot for tourist busses to stop by but they do not stay for long. Entrance fee for everyone is $3.00. Kamaaina and Senior Citizen $1.00. Children under 4 is free with paid accompanied adult. One ticket is for the full day pass in which you just hold onto your receipt. The main reason why my boyfriend recommened this place is because they have lots of birds, ducks, and fish for you to feed! They have 16oz cups of Koi Pellete food you can buy at the giftshop upon entering the garden for $2.00 each. Koi fish can only be fed that, as for the birds and ducks i have seen others feed them bread. Will definitely be coming back for future picnics and family time!

    Nat N.

    Great place for kids. The highlight for them is the koi pond area where they can feed the koi, ducks, and birds. At the entrance, there is a sign that says that the koi pond is closed until further notice, but you can still go up there and feed them. Just be careful not to fall in or get splashed on because they are not maintaining the pond (that's why it's closed). You can still purchase koi pellets at the gift shop for $2 per cup, or you can bring your own pellets from the pet store (that's probably the cheaper way to go). Don't forget to bring old bread for the ducks and birds! In addition to the koi pond, the park has a bunch of huge trees to look at and wide open space for kids to run around. As you probably know, Moanalua Gardens is home to the world famous "Hitachi Tree" that is the corporate symbol for electronics manufacturer Hitachi, Ltd. They pay $400,000 per year just so that they can use this tree as their corporate symbol. What a windfall for the park! Admission is $3 ($1 for kama'aina and military), free for kids 12 and under. Lots of free parking!

    Michael C.

    I would have to commend the staff of Moanalua Gardens for keeping this park well-maintained and clean. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it's a comfort to know that one can just come to this park to relax with friends or family. Most recently, I have been coming to the park to to just relax and be in a calm and serene setting. Although you sometimes have to relax among the groups of tourists that stop at the park for photo ops with the "Hitachi tree", it's still a beautiful and calming environment to be in. I have noticed families playing with their kids, groups of people having a picnic, as well as folks just stopping by to enjoy their lunch and then head out to where they need to be. In any case, the park is spacious and can be enjoyed by everyone, locals and tourists alike. Bottom Line: A very beautiful, spacious, and well-maintained park.

    Gosh, so much to say about this location. It was incredibly beautiful, a paradise and truly a God send. It has luscious green trees, so much land and is just overall breathtaking. Aside from the location, though, I want to rave about the event coordinator, Bridgette. She saved our wedding day. Our previous location suddenly fell through and Bridgette helped us throw an entirely new wedding within 3 hours. She waited on us hand and foot to make sure our wedding would be one to remember, and it really turned out better than it would have at our first location. She even ran over to me with my bouquet as I started my walk down the aisle. I had tunnel vision to my man after SO much stress and then finally seeing my Diego at the end of the aisle, I totally forgot florals even existed. Bridgette didn't though! She truly is incredibly professional and equally as personable. It is evident that she loves to help create memorable experiences for her guests, not just rent out her location. 100% recommend!

    Juan F.

    I never knew that Hitachi Trees existed. I saw this place on the airplane magazine and decided to come check it out with my GF. Perfect spot for her to take photos. Admission is only $3 and you can have access to a huge garden that pretty much has only Hitachi Trees. There is a distinct bigger and prettier tree that everybody takes pics of. After the trees, you can go check out the Koi Pond and/or feed the ducks. Aside from that, not much to see but its a pretty calm/pretty place to visit if you have time.

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    Ask the Community - Moanalua Gardens

    Are you going to open back up to the public?

    It has reopened. The main gate is closed but the other gate by the district park is open.

    Now that everything is open again, Is the garden open to the public yet?

    Are you guys still closed?

    Aloha! We are still currently closed to public visits. However we have been hosting Private Weddings and Private Photography Sessions while we are closed to the public. Please email me at Events@moanaluagardens.com for more information if you are… Read more

    Are you guys still closed or are you guys open? I want to go on a picnic but not sure if you guys opened up again.

    Unfortunately no, we remain closed to public visitors. We are however still taking private coordinated events and photography appointments. Please let me know if you would like me to provide you with more information. Please email me at… Read more

    Is it open or still closed? I 'd like to take my kids there.

    We are still closed for public visits. However we are at this time taking private event bookings and private photography sessions. Email me events@moanaluagardens for more… Read more

    Did you open yet? Wanted to take graduation pictures

    Please contact BridgetteOlsen Events@MoanaluaGardens.com… Read more

    Does anyone know if they are open again?

    Aloha, We do plan to reopen. At this time we don’t have a set reopening date. There will be a big announcement on all of our social media platforms when that date is set.… Read more

    Is it pet friendly?

    No pets are allowed on the property. There are a number of native (and non-native) birds who live there.

    I wanted to have a little bday party (20 ppl); are there restrictions? (Tables, tents, etc)

    please email me @ events@moanaluagardens.com for small gathering and informal events. I am happy to send you our online booklet and reservation processes.… Read more

    Are dogs allowed here?

    No, they have lots of ducks walking around who wouldn't be thrilled with a dog.

    Is there a walking path here?

    Moanalua Gardens is an open area 26 acre private park. There is a path in the rear named Pineapple Place, mostly used as a pedestrian/ bike path access. But it is the only paved walking path. The park is easy to get around all one big open grass… Read more

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    Although there are lots of people that visit the place, they are mostly spread out our appoint the Hitachi tree.

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