I did not feel safe here at all. There were a few homeless encampments and random trash piles lying around. I was with someone else for the walk so felt somewhat ok. I was certainly on my toes since it seemed dark and shady. If you go on the walking path counter clockwise you walk for about 1/2 mile looking at sewer and power plant smoke stacks. Having said all this I would recommend this for a bike ride since it's way safer than being on the roads. read more

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I definitely like this park as there's spaces to park that provide shade. We were looking for a nice shady place to park and hubby suggested we come here. Plenty of parking and there's public restrooms to use. I didn't use it here. Totally enjoyed the views but Also be careful of sketchy people here. Be aware of your surroundings. The entrance is right at a 4 way stop light. It was very warm today so bring your drinks and food. There was a couple cooking their food here on the benches. I would definitely come back again just to stay under shade and hopefully have a nice cool breeze. read more

Neal S Blaisdell Park - Sitting in my car under shade - Parks Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

WE JUST VOTED! ;D Time is quickly passing! Don't forget to vote!! SOONEST! You & your vote matters. Very cool that they repositioned the drop box for the General Election. Now it's easier to just drive up & drop the envelopes in. During the Primary, the box was on the passenger side as you drive in, so you had to do some maneuvering. read more

Neal S Blaisdell Park - Dropping off our primary ballots in the Drop Box @ Pearl Harbor Park... Now known as Neal S Blaisdell Park - Parks Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I don't enjoy coming to this park most because it's pretty ghetto. There are good things about this park but the homeless in the area and maybe even the park go-ers just don't keep the park looking presentable at all. The parking lot is big but smelly (urine) and trashed. The playground could be great, but on hot summer days there's no safe way to play out there for more than 15 minutes at a time. There is no shade or seating close to the playground area. With the random characters around the area I wouldn't trust my kids being too far from me. There is a public bathroom nearby but still, if the outside appears dirty I can't imagine... It's sad that this park has so much potential but I can never recall enjoying visits here. read more

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This park has a dedicated traffic light, so it's easy to turn in, no matter which direction you are coming from. The park also has a huge parking lot, so even when there are a zillion birthday parties and family gatherings, you can still find plenty of spaces. There are different seating areas available, from park benches to covered area where you can grill. The park also has bathrooms available. The grassy area is enormous, so even when there are dozens of events, everyone can have their own space. Feel free to bring your furry friends, as long as you have a leash. The park is dog-friendly and people are pretty respectful of the leash rule. If you are looking to get to the bike path, this is a great place to start. (The tent cities/homeless encampments spread pretty much the whole way down.) The path is pretty well maintained, but there are some areas that could use some paving. I wouldn't leave any valuables in the car, but I do enjoy the park area as a whole. read more

Neal S. Blaisdell Park located in Waimalu. For a little child it is a mighty big park to run around. For an adult it is a good place to have a family outing. That's my opinion of course. I remember when I was a little kid I used to run around the park. Mom and I would even take walks along the bike path to go behind the electric company. There were clean water streams back then and could find some crawfish crawling around. Now that I am older I would go to the park and just find a spot to crash to relax. There's hardly any families enjoying the park when I show up. All I see are vehicles on one side of the park belonging to construction workers of the sewer line. I also see a bunch of homeless individuals occupying the picnic tables. The homeless even leave their belongings near the restroom facility. I have even seen them set up their tents near the water edge. I know the park has a section for individuals who want to workout and do exercise. There's also a playground for the older kids. Is it safe...don't know for sure. I may have to act like a kid myself to try it out. read more

Took my twin daughters here on one of our west side excursions (mostly to let them run around for a bit to burn off some of the car seat energy that had built up over the last 2 hours or so). I noticed that there was some playground equipment that I thought was going to be good place for them to play ...... however, I realized quickly that it was NOT toddler friendly by any stretch of the imagination. It might be OK for 6 year olds or older, but definitely not safe for 3 year olds. All I could think of was the potential for broken bones or brain injury. And since I had two running in opposite directions it was in my (and their) best interest that we "cut bait" and avoid any trauma whatsoever. That being said: - The park itself was quite nice. - Tons of space with picnic shelters that can be reserved. - Restrooms. - It's on the water with a nice breeze (This is helpful especially on the west side where it's F'n hot). - Ample parking, although they may want to repave it relatively soon. - Super easy to find. No need GPS. Sadly, there was a smattering of homeless folks around so it made me draw the kids a bit closer, but most parks here have that as a negative, I should be used to it by now. All in all, it was OK. read more

Do any of you remember the two huge turtles that you could climb on and the swings? I miss those! It has been replaced by a jungle gym that seems to be geared more towards kids that already have decent hand/eye coordination and the ability to climb. There are restrooms here and lots of space. You can grill here and have big parties, you just need to make sure you come early enough. As many posts have mentioned, there is a community of homeless people that set up along the park near the water. This park is a bit scary at night, I don't think you should venture off alone. It is a good place to sit back and kill time, possibly relax or snooze while you wait for traffic to die down lol. KEEP ALL VALUABLES WITH YOU, DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN YOUR VEHICLE UNLESS YOU'RE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE CAR ITSELF. It's not the best Park but it is a familiar place that I'll be going back to. read more

Neal S Blaisdell Park - The rain helped a lot. So green in comparison to before - Parks Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

A nice large park near Pearlridge along the crowded streets of the Kamehameha Highway in Aiea. There are large trees that provide plenty of shade. For the most part, there's a lot of open grassy areas leading up to the water. And also picnic tables and designated areas to have group gatherings. Unfortunately, as with a lot of the parks in Hawaii, there are the homeless people that hang out here, making it a bit dangerous at times. read more

This review reflects the exercise equipment available back portion of the park adjacent to the bike path butted up against the shore of pearl harbor. All equipment was in good working order and outdoor park area was well kept. Large parking lot available for all park users. Watch the video link below to see available calisthenics equipment. https://youtu.be/nKksdTlCcfQ read more

I visit Neal Blaisdell Park about once a week for dog training on Saturday mornings. This is a nice park but certainly rough around the edges. The park is along the edge of Pearl Harbor and has a nice view of Ford Island. The Pearl Harbor biking / jogging trail runs along the harbor edge of the park. The park is also big enough that it is not usually crowded. Parking is usually not a problem unless there is a large gathering or picnic in the park. The park does have some low areas in the grass, so if it has rained much during the previous week then the park can be mushy or muddy. Like most city parks, this park has homeless problems. The homeless camp around the edges of the park during the day and sleep on the tables and around the bathrooms at night. That gives the park that special scent. I sympathize with their plight to a degree, but when I see a homeless woman sitting in her tent playing with her iPhone, I can't must up too much too much sympathy. read more

I'm not sure why there isn't a review for this place yet. This park is located on Kam. Highway in Waimalu/Aiea. It is right across the street from burger king. It is a pretty nice park with large trees that give you lots of shades. They also have picnic tables under almost all the trees and other areas. So it's great for a nice quiet lunch with friends or family. They have a bathroom, which I have never used yet, but I'm pretty sure is kept clean. I always see a lot of birthday parties with lots of bouncing castles and balloons, so this park is also good to have large parties! I also see the elderly playing croquet. I'm pretty sure you can do some yoga too. I come here to give my boyfriend's pet tortoise a nice walk and some exercise. And also to have a little picnic :) Behind the park is the pearl harbor bike path. This is a very long path, I'm not too sure how long it is exactly, but very good for bikers and runners. On occasion, I do come here to do some running. They have a large parking area, so you don't really need to worry too much about finding parking. Overall, This is a very nice park and if you're ever in Aiea area and want to relax outdoors, this is the place. read more

The only reason I've ever been here in the past was for a car cruise meet up. There is a large parking lot, you can fit quite a bit of cars in here. The location is relatively central, I guess. Located on the border between Pearl City and Aiea on Kamehameha Highway, across the street from Burger King. The only other reason I was here, recently, was to take a couple of friends bike riding at the Pearl Harbor Bike Path. This is a good place to park and is about halfway on the bike path. Make sure not to leave any valuables in the car! This is kind of a sketchy area. There's a little covered area with tables, good to have a gathering. Nice view of Pearl Harbor mothball fleet, the ships that are just there for storage. Nice view of the homeless camps that reside there near the water. Talk about beachfront property. There are lots of open green areas. If you wanted to kick a soccer ball around or something like that, not a bad place to do so. Bring your own toilet paper and soap. There is a bathroom here, but no amenities. There is a little playground area for the kids.....but I don't know if I'd want my kids playing on it......maybe it's dirty, maybe it's actually not, but the vibe you get sure makes you feel like you need a penicillin shot or something before touching the playground equipment? Other than the reasons mentioned above, or if I'm passing through on the Pearl Harbor Bike Path, there is no reason to come here. read more

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Located at the corner of Kaahumanu and Kamehameha in Waimalu, this park should have it all. It's on the water, has plenty of parking, space and areas to have parties. However, I will never go there on my own solely because I do not feel safe there. I see a lot of homeless and a lot of unfriendlies frequenting this place. It's a shame really since this park looks really really nice and has a lot of amenities on the water. read more

My wife and I passed this park the other day while headed to Sam's Club and from the street, it looked inviting and like something we'd like to visit. Within a couple of days, we gave it a try. Upon first entering the park, everything looked great. Huge open spaces, nice large trees for shade, and over yonder, a beach. As we were parking, we asked ourselves, "Why is there so much parking on a weekend at a beach park? I wonder if there's something wrong with this place, or could it be just a hidden gem." As we got out of our cars, we noticed a plethora of homeless near the bathrooms, and almost every covered area in the park. Then walking to the water we noticed signs that said the water is contaminated. Too bad, too, it's a lot of space, but not a place I feel comfortable bringing my family. read more

Park is very spacious with a few playground areas for kiddos. I have passed by several times before and there always seems to be a large event taking place like a family reunion and today the Juneteenth celebration. I think its a great llace to hold an outdoor event with lots of vendors and activities. There are a reasonable number of trees for shade and I would also reccomend for a party or barbecue. :) read more

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I requested to have a party on a Sunday here and I had a permit and I was told from a friend that I should arrive when the park opens because it's a first come first serve spot to do a party. This public park says it's open at 6am so we came at that time but the problem was the gate was still closed. I was told by PRC that they open gates at 6:30am and so we waited. An hour later goes by and yet no one had open the gate. Now there was a line of cars and people that comes to the park regularly on a Sunday at that time say they usually open the gates by now. My party started at 12 so I waited patiently until it started to get near 9:30am. I was concerned because the gates were still closed for the park. I called the PRC and the park itself but straight to voicemail and I called multiple times. Then I finally called police to see what is going on because I ran out of options on who to call and I was told by police officer that someone will come to open the gates at 10am so I waited patiently, and the officer said that I could call them back if they still haven't opened the gate. So 10:30am came and I called again and they had no idea what their ETA for the park to open. Finally a random person that doesn't work for the park opened the gates and it was 11am. My experience here is bad with the gates not being open, I give this place a 1 star because no workers came to open the gates to the park and my party was at 12. Not satisfied how opening the park with no contact or time frame of when gates will open. Not recommending anyone to host a party on a Sunday at least because I had a very bad experience with hosting my party. read more

This park is pretty huge. A lot if space for children to play and run around. A lot of space for parties and bouncy houses. There's a playground for children and a exercise area for adults. There are seating areas and bathrooms. There are also a lot of homeless along the bike path. There's a lot of parking. After rainy days, watch out for nats cuz there's a lot read more

I ride through this park every day on my commute to/from work. This park has a pretty view. It's right on the water and overlooks Ford Island. There are a few pavilions for picnicking. I think there is also a playground for the kids to play on. This park is very busy on weekends with multiple get-togethers going on every weekend. Get there early. read more

I've been to this park many times when I was young just chillin' and having picnic with the family. I remember always riding or skating along the paths that they have throughout the park even the trail near the water harbor area where it goes all the way from pearl city area to as far as Pearl Kai and the H1 cutoff exit. It's a great place to exercise. There are mass amounts of grass and space area for you to just do about anything that you like. I would say it is perfect for children and kids to run around all day and play. There is a jungle gym for them to use as well. There aren't that much table areas like Ala Moana park but there are a few pavilion areas. Most people just set up and tent and just chillax. Sometimes the park holds some small events and stuff. Sometimes you can see booths and bounce houses set up right in the middle of the field next to the Japanese shrine bell tower. The park is right across the street from Kaahumanu St. by Burger King, Goodyear, and Hawaii Self Storage. It's a pretty convenient park right next to the Pearlridge and Waimalu area. The only sketch thing about this park, however, is just like most open parks, the homelessness, and the restrooms. The parking lot needs some repaving but there is a good amount of parking available. read more

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The playground is more for kids who are older like 3-up.My son is only 17 months and he couldn't do anything I don't recommend anyone to take their one-two year old kids here there isn't a slide. This park is huge so you can throw parties but be aware there are homeless people near the water. read more

This place is a BBQ paradise on Saturdays...pretty good place...lots of shades and there's a bike path behind by the lagoon.... i dont wanna sound racist but i think there's too many mikOLOs over here....lol..j/ks... read more