First time coming to this park. We had grandparent duties of picking up our grandkiddie from…read morepractice. It's a nice safe park in the Kaimuki/Kahala residential area. Wide open field for teams to practice. I only saw owners walking their pets on the perimeter. We brought chairs to sit on to sit and watch their practice. To me it's so amazing to watch the sky change color and mood during sunset which on that particular day on 12/6/24 was between 5:45 pm and 6 pm. The end of their practice they played shark and minnow with another team 4 years older than them. They had a blast. Capturing that moment in time was very special.

Got tested at their pop-up tent location. You must PRE-register and make an appointment. Register…read moreonline at www.alohaclear.com or download the app and register. Got there at 12:00pm, left at 1:45pm. Apparently, my registration was not in the system and I didn't screenshot my QR CODE. Make sure you screenshot the QR CODE or at least the appointment time. I got lucky... the person who checked us in helped us a lot. I had my hands full with my special needs son. She was a total angel! Wish I asked her name, but if you're reading this... please know that we appreciate you.

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 like it. Sometimes Teams of younger kids use it for athletics. The local slang for it is "Bumpy"…read morePark. My past calabash Oʻhana has had Picnics there for many decades! Has chickens also! The grass is always green and cut. Itʻs not surprising to see a local worker pulled over having lunch at Bumpy Park. It's hard to walk thru the park at nite (coming home from the Shell, etc.) as then you walk through the Bumpy part and sometimes its treturous!

Next to Kapiolani Park and the Honolulu Zoo is Paki Community Park. It's a smaller park that sits…read morebehind the fire station and consists mostly of grassy areas. There is a playground, basketball courts, and picnic tables. There's also a small covered area for private events. You won't find many out-of-town tourists at this park; it's mostly a place for locals to spend some time here.

Great neighborhood park. Unique playground design, close to tennis courts, and huge grass field…read more The trees nearby provide good shade and free street parking.

I found this park by accident. It really on a hidden road in a residential area. When I got there I…read morewas like hey, I've been here before. My sister used to play her soccer games there every weekend. But when I went there was no playground. It was just a big grassy area. Now they have a huge playground apparatus. I especially like this park because it's different. Most of the other parks are all cookie cutter kind of playground equipment. They all have pretty much the same design. But this one has more climbing thing. They have ropes to climb, a more challenging stairway to get up to the slide, hand bicycles, and balancing things. My daughter loves coming to this park. It always nice because we've been there a few times already and it's almost always empty. I gave only four stars because the flies there are awful. I don't even know where they are coming from since there wasn't a trash bin or anything nearby. But it was like you couldn't even stand in one spot for a minute. The flies just kept coming on you and it was getting annoying. Hopefully it was just that day. I'll test it out again.

Parks and Recreation classes are offered here! Very…read moreconveniently located by Kaimuki Middle school with lots of parking. I have taken Line Dancing in Mondays with Lorie. Not too much fun as she scolds you but she has no credibility when she has to be corrected by students on the steps! Also, I have taken 3 sessions of Mah Jong on Mondays 9:30-11:30am. Becky, facilitator, very nice and friendly! Very nice square tables and chairs plus Mah Jong sets to play with (with or without numbers). Just wished this park would be renovated as bathrooms and rooms (floors) are very old and could become a hazard! Sooner than later as it is used by so many residents!

Kilauea District Park is located in a residential area of Kaimuki and Kahala. The park has tennis…read morecourts, a kids jungle gym, and a large field for baseball or softball. The bathrooms are located by the kids jungle gym. On weekends this is a popular place to play tennis and there's also people teaching tennis lessons. There are no pickle ball lines on the tennis courts. The tennis courts are decent but like all public courts on Oahu, there are cracks on the ground. The nets on the tennis courts are well maintained. There is ample parking on the street along Kilauea Ave and 22nd Ave with a short walk to the tennis courts.

Clean park located behind koko head elementary big field was our first time at this parkread more

Koko Head Neighborhood Park is one of the community parks in Hawaii Kai that's pretty close to…read morecivilization. It's close enough to Haunama Bay and Koko Marina shopping center that you could come here after visiting the Bay and eat lunch at Koko Marina before settling here to enjoy the park in the afternoon. I did that a couple of times before and hung out here recently in December 2018 Community parks are the lifeblood of any and all communities, large and small. It brings people together and reinforces the idea that you can have beauty and nature among us, which coexists in the fast paced world we live in. It's always nice to come here to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu life and just hang out here in the residential hub of Hawaii Kai - even for a few moments to spare. For the most part though, as with all neighborhood parks, the experience is breathtaking as it is beautiful, as well as boundless and subjected to your imagination. I guess sometimes, getting outside the city and seeing nature at its purest can be a soothing feeling. During my time here at Koko Head neighborhood park, I try to absorb nature and the fresh clean air, while people watch and try to compose some yelp reviews to pass the time. I do enjoy the quietness and the casual nature of such neighborhood parks, so much so that it can be like visiting your neighborhood library, but there's no air conditioning or free WiFi. That's the bad part of it, but the free spacious greenery and just being out and free makes it all the better. Many people use this park to socialize and be active. Active meaning walking and jogging, and sometimes, using the play equipment there meant for the kids. The overall experience here at the Koko Head neighborhood park was good and self fulfilling. Soul enticement and definitely nice to be out and about on any given day of the week. Come here to get your soul to be recharged for the rest of the day and recuperate for the week ahead. It's all good really! The park is probably maintained by the good folks at the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, but it also helps if everyone who uses the park to do their part as well! The park itself is relatively large with plenty of space for your dogs and other pets to roam around. Plenty of space for kids to scatter and bring peace to a troubled world to watch them play. It was nice to watch children and their parents do what they do. Makes me want to have a family one day, but you know. The Single travel run life agrees with me. So so much. Koko Head Neighborhood Park is located literally a block from Koko Marina shopping center in Hawaii Kai area of Honolulu, Hawaii. As for parking options, your best bet would be anywhere that street legal. Park where you can and walk on over to the park. If you are like me, I know of 2 routes on TheBus that will take you here, namely route 1 and 1L. For the most part though, I do enjoy the ambiance of Koko Head Neighborhood Park and it is always fun and casual. The grounds are kept in sync and it's not brown as some of the others are. Since it is a neighborhood park, there is no admission fee whatsoever, so you can come here on your free will and enjoy what life and nature has to offer. It's not often when city parks can give you a fresh perspective on life when the daily pressures of city living can be a downer. Coming here to Koko Head Neighborhood Park here in Hawaii Kai can bring about new visions for the day or week ahead. It brings a smile to my face and hope it will do the same for you. I definitely would recommend coming here after a tough day at the office. Or bring the kids here for a money free day to play and relax. Parks are one of the best things to do with your time that doesn't cost money. My time here at Koko Head Neighborhood Park was great and hope it will be for you. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. There are no visible playground equipment for the kids to play, but there is basketball court facilities there to be a future NBA superstar. Support local! A+

A parks a parks a park. A playground, restroom, basketball court and baseball field are all…read moreincluded at this one. But this one is a lot more special to me being that half of my childhood was spent here including my first time riding a bike by myself! I don't recall the baseball field being used often and since there is a basketball gym across the street, the court hasn't been used recreationally. Since it's a small park and hidden very well in Whitmore, it's not crowded. You shouldn't find parking an issue, but it is street parking only. There is a little market across the street for snacks and it's walkable. Furthermore, there is a Filipino lunch spot known as Merlina's. It's nothing special to go out of your way to spend the day unless you live nearby.