This park is tucked away in the back on Ala Lilikoi place in Salt Lake, near Salt Lake elementary…read moreschool. Could be a little hard to find if you're not from the area. Use google map! parking is available, the park is big and it's clean!

6-5-21 E N O R M O U S park that can host several games at one time. Today was our first visit…read morehere as it was the last games of the soccer season for both of our grandkiddies. Bud's team and challengers played their hearts out and ran as fast as their little legs could go. Just having their feet make contact with the ball thrilled onlookers. Little Sweetie's team took champs and played two games after a practice practically non stop. Talk about stamina!!! By this age you can see who definitely has skill and the talent of both teams is amazing to watch. There are restrooms at the entrance of the park. The field is vast as it is hot and dry. These things came in handy if you are a spectator: chair, umbrella for shade, sunglasses and perhaps even a hat or visor. Definitely bring a cooler with chilled bottled water as the sun's heat is merciless. Don't forget the sunscreen cuz there are no trees to shade yourself on the perimeter of the playing field. What helped was those water spray bottles to mist your family or if you are fortunate to have an Air Wiz or two that runs on ice with 3 AA batteries to provide some cooler air like an electric fan. This park is well maintained, mowed and appeared rock or pebble free for any bumps or falls to the ground. Glad it was in a residential area with lots of parking. As soon as our soccer games ended with medals and trophies awarded, another set of youngsters were up at bat for their games. Hope all the kiddies stay safe and well as the majority of players and fans were maskless. Hopefully being outdoors in a close contact youth sport helps.

I came for the first time last Saturday to watch Bud play soccer. Last year they played their…read moreseason at a much larger park which had limited parking. This park is right next to a school so their parking lot plus another one with steps across the way are used or street parking is another option. If you lug a cart with your chairs, umbrella(s) and mini cooler of chilled bottled water and/or spam musubi, etc.it's more convenient to maneuver your haul by parking at the school. The good thing about this park is that only 2 games are going on simultaneously vs 3. Fortunately there is ample shade on both sides to keep the fans from overdose of UV rays or heat stroke. Our team's practice was after 11 a.m. so the kiddies were playing in the heat of the day. Amazing how they can run back and forth across the field in that temperature. Just so happened there was someone close by intermittently playing Jawaiian type music so that was cool. The field was not muddy or overgrown, just dry so that was appreciated plus close enough and easy to walk to. AUWE to the person from the team before who left their orangey peels on the ground without taking their OPALA away with them. Gotta remember to live aloha.

Shaded basketball and tennis courts! One full basketball…read morecourt, tennis court, and two pickleball courts that are shaded right off the freeway. A playground for kids and two more tennis courts in the sun. It's right next to the dog park as well. A bathroom and water fountain is also available. Shaded parking and benches wit trash cans around the park. My favorite park since it's shaded!

Lanakila District Park is located on the corner of N. School St. and Lanakila Ave. You can't miss…read moreit. There's a big baseball/softball field on the corner and the gym is located further up Lanakila Ave. They might have other activities in the area but I'm not too sure. They have a small parking lot located between the baseball field and the gym. Otherwise you can park on the street or across Lanakila Ave., there is a health center that you can park at on certain days that they're closed. I've been here a bunch of times either to play volleyball or basketball... mostly volleyball. I used to play in some tournaments on Sundays and weeknights over here and parking can get busy. Now I just go on Saturday afternoons to play in the open court with friends. It switches back and forth between here and Palolo Gym. PROS: Pros are that it's located in the middle between the eastside of the island and the westside. They also have padded flooring. The floor looks like wood but if you actually press down on the floor you can see that it gives in a little. They did this renovation a few years back. So if you fall down or go for a dive, hopefully your chances of getting back up in one piece is on the higher side. It's not super soft to the point where when you bounce a ball you can tell a difference. It's hardly noticeable. There's also quite a bit of parking. I've never had trouble with this even when it's super busy. CONS: This place can get really hot. I don't think it's well ventilated. It's also a small gym with one full court and two smaller courts running perpendicular across the full court and bleachers on one side of the gym. That's all the space you'll have. Maybe a few feet more on the perimeter. So it's a small gym which can make it stuffy and hot if they're a lot of people in there. Final Comments: This place is your typical district park gym but a bit on the smaller side. But the convenience of the location and the padded flooring is nothing to complain about. Bathrooms are okay. None the cleanest or the dirtiest. Overall Rating: "EXCELLENT" Great place with okay facilities. But still great nonetheless.

I played here for the basketball games back when I was a kid. Our team sucked for two years until…read moreour last year playing and we got second place. I'm giving it four stars because it's a good place for kids to stay active.

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.

A small cute park that fronts a network of hiking trails. There's a small kids' playground and a…read morelittle court where it looks like you can play. Don't park here for the Moanalua Valley Trail hike! Na Hele trail workers were letting everyone know that they should park on-street and not in the park's parking lot itself. You run the risk of being towed if you park in here for the hike.

Nice, well kept neighborhood park at the absolute end of Moanalua Valley Road. No baseball fields…read more No soccer fields. No basketball courts. Just a small playground with updated kids equipment on a soft asphalt foundation. There's one picnic table/bench and a sign directing people to a trail head. I was looking for another place to walk with Sofie and while this park is beautifully manicured it's not a place to walk whether human or animal. Dogs are allowed, I'm assuming for a short game of fetch on the grass or on the hiking trail. I saw no signs displayed telling you your dog must be on a leash. There are nice restroom facilities that are clean and not abused. The entire park is well maintained. No homeless sleeping in cars as we see in most parks, no piles of belongings that go with them. The parking lot is small with perhaps ten spaces. A remarkable and pleasant place to perhaps enjoy a lunch or family dinner with small kids.

The Liliha district of Honolulu is primarily residential, but has its share of commercial areas…read morethat makes this part of Honolulu quirky and a place to visit when you're in the neighborhood, like I was. With that said, I came here to Pu'unui community park pretty much out of the blue, just to check things out. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, it helps the individual to be outdoors and enjoy while also being mindful about the social distancing and wearing the face mask too. I arrived here on a Sunday afternoon after commuting from Waikiki around 3pm on a cloudless May 2020 day. The park itself was quite small with a sizable open space for a baseball field and a space to play any sports imaginable. There's also a basketball court that is sort of enclosed in a building type structure. There's also a building that may or may not be a multi-use building of some sort. Not sure if there are public restrooms available on property, since I tried to find one, but didn't seem to locate one during my experience here. I was the only person there during my stay here and spent about 1 hour here enjoying the area and seeing this side of residential Liliha through its community park. It's nice that there was no visible homeless issues here during my time here and the ambiance was quite nice and also quiet. The park itself was basically nice and maintained by the good folks at the City and County of Honolulu Parks department. The overall experience here at Pu'unui community park was nice, although somewhat inadequate. There was no place to sit down like a bench or anything I saw. Sitting on concrete steps or leaning against the wall was my only options during my stay here. Maybe they took the benches away because of COVID-19 pandemic, which could be the case. I spent my time h ere at this park by looking around, walking the perimeter a bunch of times to kill the time and to get in the usual exercise, and trying to find the restroom facility - but to no avail. I enjoyed the ambiance of this quiet park nestled in the quiet Liliha district of urban Honolulu. It's so quiet that hardly any traffic buzzed through the area while I was there. It is pretty cool that there is a basketball court for those who enjoy the game as well as the baseball diamond. For myself though, walking around the perimeter works best and had a nice time doing so. If you are in the area and want a place to relax on a weekend or after a day at the office, consider making a stop here at the Pu'unui community park before you head on home. As with many community parks around the island, it's the second best thing to the ocean to de-stress after a tough day at the office. Pu'unui community park is located at 2555 Puunui Avenue in the heart of Liliha. As all community and neighborhood parks go, there is no admission fee required to gain access to its grounds. During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, parks were previously closed to the public, but this order was lifted in late April 2020 to help support physical exercise and wellbeing for all citizens. So, you can come here (and any park) for your workouts - just no picnics or other non-physical exercise related activity. Many of y'all drive, so parking options are basically limited to any open residential parking spots you can find and park there. If you are like me, there's only 1 bus route that comes here and that's route 13. There's one other bus route that services the upper Liliha area, but it doesn't come close to this community park. That route is 10. There are routes 1L, 2, and 2L, but they only run on North School Street and Liliha. Best bet would be to bus it on the 13 really. For the most part though, finding solace can be found here at Pu'unui community park. Youth team games are played here as well as evening pick up basketball games with the locals. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Open spaces are your friends! And its free! Support local! A+

Park is very well kept. Bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Playground is nice. Multiple…read moreball courts of various types such as soccer/baseball, covered basketball court so you can play even in the rain, and even tennis/badminton courts. Large community center too.

I was waiting for a nearby biz to open, so I got a short morning walk in and Mother Waldron Park…read morewas along the way. Mother Waldron was a teacher at the former Pohukaina School which stood nearby. She was also credited with her volunteer work in the area, thus having the park named after her in 1937, a year after her death. The park is about half of a city block, with a central building that houses restrooms, sports basketball & pickleball courts, a small playground, swaths of grassy areas, a few benches, tables and mature trees. Patrons seemed a bit shady so I kept my distance.

Mother Waldron Park is a large green space in the middle of Kaka'ako with a mix of recreational…read morefeatures and urban challenges. On paper, it sounds great: four basketball hoops, a playground, a dog park, wide open grass fields, and two dedicated pickleball courts. It's also surrounded by colorful street art and murals, with local coffee shops and restaurants nearby--perfect for grabbing a bite or drink before or after your visit. However, the park is unfortunately known for being unclean and poorly maintained. Trash is often scattered throughout the area, and the presence of homeless individuals is heavy and consistent, especially in the early morning or evening hours. This can make it feel unsafe or uncomfortable for families, tourists, and solo visitors. As a nearby resident, I'm here frequently and can often find homeless encampments and strange activity. The public restrooms are usually either locked or in poor condition--dirty, without supplies, or inoperable. The dog park, while fenced, has very little shade or amenities. You'll need to bring your own water for your dog, and there are no benches for pet owners to sit on. As for the pickleball courts: they are in high demand. If you're planning to play, it's best to arrive just after sunrise or later in the evening when the crowd thins out. Otherwise, expect a long wait, especially on weekends. Events do happen here occasionally--like community markets or cultural festivals--which bring some positive energy and clean-up efforts, but that vibe doesn't last long afterward. If the city were to invest more into consistent cleaning, security, and maintenance, this park could be a gem in the heart of Honolulu. For now, it's more of a "visit with caution" kind of place--better for a quick walk or stop if you're already nearby, rather than a destination you go out of your way for.

I actually wanted to enjoy this park because of the 5 star rating but when I went to experience it…read moremyself, I was pretty disappointed. I didn't feel safe to bring kids here even if it was in daylight. The parking is far from the playground and so isolating. I see this park all the time after target runs. Surprisingly the condition is in good shape. However as I was walking to the playground, there was a disheveled man sitting on the ground by the bathroom. I tried to get past the paranoia but after 5 minutes I left. Weeks later after another target run, while at the stop light I saw the same guy hanging out by the bathroom stalls. Yea forget it.

Five stars. A great park in a great neighborhood. Plenty of space for organized sports. Also, hills…read moreto slide down on cardboard boxes for the keiki. Restrooms are available too. The grass is fairly green and look spacious. When in the area do stop by Aliamanu Neighborhood Park for some fun and recreation. You won't regret the visit.