Wai'alae Iki Neighborhood Park
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-12
About
Wai'alae Iki Neighborhood Park serves the Kuliouou-Kalani Iki residential area on Honolulu's east side — a quieter, more residential part of the city that sits between the Hawaii Kai area and central Honolulu. For families staying in Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, or Kahala, this park is the closest convenient playground option.
The park has solid reviews from local families (4.4 stars across 220 reviews) for its well-maintained facilities and community-oriented character. It's the kind of neighborhood park that regulars return to consistently because it delivers what it promises: good playground equipment, green space, and a welcoming community vibe without the chaos of the bigger tourist parks.
For traveling families, the east Honolulu location makes it a logical stop between Hanauma Bay (about 10 minutes east) and Waikiki. After a morning at Hanauma Bay, letting younger kids decompress at a playground before lunch is a strategy that works well.
Long hours (5AM-10PM) make it accessible for early morning walks and post-dinner family outings.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat
Wait Times
No wait — free public park
Nearby Food
Aina Haina Shopping Center (5 min) has local restaurants. Hawaii Kai Town Center (10 min) has a wider selection of dining including chain restaurants and local favorites.
Why Kids Love It
A well-regarded neighborhood park in the Kuliouou-Kalani Iki area with playground equipment and grass fields for active play. Popular with local families who give it consistently good reviews for its well-maintained facilities and welcoming community feel.
Pro Tips from Parents
- This park is in a residential neighborhood east of Honolulu — good for families staying in the Aina Haina, Hawaii Kai, or Kahala areas.
- The east Honolulu location makes it a natural stop between Hanauma Bay and Waikiki.
- Open until 10PM for evening family outings.
- Street parking available near the park.
What to Bring
- Picnic supplies
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Sports equipment
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 — free
Tips to Save
- Completely free.
- Bring a picnic for the grass areas.
- Located in the Aina Haina/Waialae Iki area, convenient for families on the east side of Honolulu.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5AM-10PM
- Monday
- 5AM-10PM
- Sunday
- 5AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 5AM-10PM
- Saturday
- 5AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 5AM-10PM
- Wednesday
- 5AM-10PM
