A perfect place for a picnic. Watch the planes approach for landing.

Great place for a stroll, very cool bridges crossing the water way. There are many seating spots

I enjoyed taking pics of the ocean.

Really nice good place for family fun and good memories. Money well spent.

So beautiful! 100% must see.Its a large area consisting of grass, pond, historic monuments and glimpses of the ocean. There is a large golden statue near the center, a Vietnam memorial nearby and snake like bridges connecting land masses separated by water. Its truly gorgeous. Many different splendid trees and moderately wild animals roaming. (If you have kids this might be an awesome place to let them run and exert that extra energy)Very relaxing atmosphere. Parking is plentiful and its all free!

Great place to relax and picnic and walk

Beautiful place to walk, play and picnic. Dig the bridges. Pretty trees. Picnic tables. Wailoa Art Center is located there. As is King Kamehameha statue.

Beautiful place to see first hand.

Beautiful viewing points of Rainbow Falls within walking distance of the parking lot. Make sure to go up the trail stairs and check out the banyan trees

Nice and quiet to gather your thoughts

A beautiful day to visit Wialoa art display for this month. Beautiful unique art display. Very talented artists.

Good place to hang out, has some interesting memorials. Cool river.

Very pretty park with many cool things: fun bridges, Lots of friendly ducks and geese, fishing, nice pavilions for parties, etc. My only complaint is that usually you have to be wary of the vagrants. But thats basically an issue with most of the downtown Hilo .

GPS took us to a community pavilion on the property. None of the pictures matched where we were. We ended up walking into a gender reveal party to use the rest room and almost got tackled by 5 kids running wild.

Its a beautiful park with lots of natural splendor, and the county does a great job keeping it clean and maintained. I love coming here to eat my lunch.

A fantastic park.. Go pay your respects to King Kamehameha while you are there.... Beautiful...

A must! Bring your malahinis

The park is understated. With a little attention and easy facilities, it could be so appreciated .

This area is always very quiet and serene. The wavy bridges bring entertainment to a nice stroll, along with a fun visual. Plenty of wildlife to check out. So pretty here!

Just grab some bread and take the keikis to feed the ducks. Just make sure your ready to protect the keikis. The ducks are not shy at all.

We love coming here to feed the ducks. The view is great

Beautiful a must see

Very tasty..toppings were out nearer the edge...and all over.. Always clean helpful staff. Prices have gone up..but special occasions.I can afford it.

It is beautiful, though the statue is a copy, (the original is located on Oahu.) It has wonderful views.

We walked through this park in the early evening to see the King Kamehameha statue we had been admiring every time we passed by. The park was lovely, and the statue was even more imposing up close.

“Da Park,as Wailoa River State Park is often referred to by the local regulars, is a place where one can find a quiet spot, perfect for a little alone time and inflection. But Wailoa Park is also a very social place where one can go and get caught in a colorful & enjoyable conversation. The beauty of Wailoa Park is diverse. Flora & fauna abound, and the river itself is always shining and active.I will give one word of warning, be careful of who you approach, as Wailoa River State Park is often a refuge for local people who don’t want to interact with just anyone. Aloha.

Nice park to chill and relax.Tables and benches scattered around.Several pavilions for gatherings that can accommodate small to large groups.A paved walking path goes along the length of park.Lots of shaded areas.The Arched bridges lets you see the aquatic life.Theres a mini boat ramp.Lots of ducks and you may catch a glimpse of some wild boars roaming.Bathroom facilities are available.Lots of parking.

The park is clean, spacious and has trees to provide some shade. The water under the bridges has fish and a random turtle; so cool. The bridges are amazing and steeper than one would think. I walk everywhere and the is a favorite.

This Park Sets Hilo Apart from your other destination parks!The first time you hit Town its obvious that Hilo People Love Visitors, Know What they Want, and Man Alive dont They do One Thing Perfect.

Beautiful place

It is a pretty park for picnics. The county of Hawaii parks department rents the pavilions for weddings, birthdays and such too. I enjoy the view and the area. Easy access, & usually lots of available parking. Its an area that looks like a pond, but its near where the river goes into the ocean. Their are ducks, feral cats, & wild pigs in the area.

The place is ok. There are many more cleaner locations, with beach access. Checkout the statue of the great king kamehameha and read the history !

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Very beautiful and tropical. Great place for a stroll.

Good park to gather with friends or family for occasional event. It has the view and pavilion to rent out if needed. However, every once in a while you can spot homeless people hanging out here. Not the cleanest park in town but certainly not bad if I must say. Definitely can be more clean.

Home of Kamehameha, the Great(Hawi- pronouced Ha vi) Northern point of Hawaii Island, above Kamuela(Waimea, Hawaii)Original Statue of my arrival on Hawaii Island- Hilo Union Elementary School of the six grade excursion, 1991, chaperone Mr. McCollum, along the Hamauka Coast to Hawi-.

One of the largest and most beautiful, spacious city parks Ive seen. Part of this is due to the 1964 earthquake that wiped out downtown. They decided not to rebuild and instead made this park.

The landscape and waterfalls are absolutely magnificent. A great place to walk. It is all stairs right through the vegetation which is beautiful. It is a fabulous way to keep fit. I could walk that every day.

I love this park for many reasons. It is incredibly beautiful and centrally located in town. My granddaughter loves to feed the many ducks. The only drawback is that there can be the homeless and other characters that pass through. Other than night beautiful park

Great place to kick back and fish or just have your lunch. All the fishermen there are friendly and you most likely know at least one of them.

Always a favourite you can bring bread to feed the ducks and native Hawaii bird the Nene goose.

Very nice big park.boat launch,restroom,firepits,covered pavilions,lots of room.an very well taken care of. Great place!

Beautiful quiet park with arching bridges, lots of ducks you can feed, a tsunami memorial you can visit, small to large pavilions, benches near the water, banyan trees to climb, and lots of grassy areas to play, sit or lie down on. There are a couple public restrooms at two of the larger pavillions. Some of the facilities are run down and some areas are very muddy and almost bog-like. There is almost always a lot of open parking spaces. Some people fish there and go out on the water with dingies. For the first time ever, I saw a sea turtle in the waters there and Ive been visiting this park since I was a little kid (Im 42 now).

A must if youre visiting any of the island

It was nice to learn the history of King Kamehameha! And a beautiful setting.

Use to be a nice spot to relax near the ocean. My friend and I used to go for picnic lunch two to three times a week. But, as more and more homeless moved into the park, it became disgusting and dangerous. Have not been recently there except for organized functions. The homeless issue doesnt seem to be that bad. However, I would not go past sunset.

Nice serene park, ponds and best of all feeding the ducks! Dont forget to bring that loaf of bread, (not for you but for the ducks)!

I everything a but that place and all the beautiful flowers and Lace on the statue and the River, I go to the Shady spot to relax...

Nice open area. Parking is no issue.

Visited in honor of Kamehameha Day. Lovely statue and park. Warm memories of the past.

Awesome Banyan Tree. Not a destination activity, but if your in Hilo, its worth stopping.

A must visit park!

There is a lot of fish in the river. Perfect place for a picnic

We try to have lunch there. Not too much homeless now.

Beautiful and serene. A nice walk to enjoy.

Great place to take walks a place to walk your dogs beautiful bathroom available

Clean simple park with a good statue of the King. It also has an art center...

Nice park with lots of pavilions and beautiful arched bridge crossings. Some visits the homeless can be a bit much but overall keep to themselves. On the far side is a pond with ducks many stop to feed.

Its a nice park doing the day. I wouldnt go there doing the night to the homeless and low lighting

Was a hop skip and a jump from our hotel. Opportunities to swim and snorkel. Theres a diving platform kids love to jump off. Many fish and sea creatures are visible when snorkeling. Low tide is easier swimming conditions. Be wary of the sharp lava rocks under the water. Aqua socks are a good idea, gloves too if you tend to use your hands to steady yourself.

Large open-space park with lots of parking. Lots of room to play organized sports, or have a picnic on a sunny day. Beautiful shoreline views of Hilos bay.

Too much trash around on the ground. If community helps clean it and keep it clean that would be awesome

Such a beautiful place, The experience was something that you wont forget.

Had a quiet lunch at a covered picnic table by the water. There are a few fishermen and the ducks are very talented at catching French fries in their mouth. I suspect theyve had some prior experience.

Great place to stroll. Very beautiful. Nice Chinese bridges, good for pictures.

This is a nice place to spend some time during the day. The gazebos large and small are starting to show their age, but everything is functioning. The park in general is beautiful, a great place for family activities. Biggest negative is that it tends to be a gathering place for vagrants, and the police dont even make an effort to disperse their numbers. Do not go at dusk or later; as with many places, the safety disappears with the sunlight.

A very relaxing place to park and visit observing the fishing vessels launch and come back out onto their trailers, see parents with kids fishing, and saw four wild pigs rooting not overly afraid of all the people and cars.

Peaceful and quiet. Great place for lunch with friends

Ducks love to come eat the bread if you bring some its actually quite fun to be surrounded by a pack of ducks. Nice picnic areas

Nice beach. Not too crowded

A place to spend quality time with love ones and families.

I love the tranquility of just feeding the ducks and walking the grounds.

This is the spot i take my kids to feed ducks. Lyphe is beautiful

My friends and I enjoyed a fantastic view of the Independence Day fireworks enhanced by the reflections on the water. Ongoing maintenance.

Nice, large park; lots of green grass/open space, water, small bridges, memorial, statue, art gallery with rest rooms.

A very nice and relaxing park with a beautiful clean river and gorgeous trees. Not very disability friendly - the bridges are extremely steep and the restrooms dont have handicapped stalls (and arent kept very clean, even for a public park). However, the atmosphere is safe and friendly, even at night.

Great experience here learning more about the history and cultures of Hawaii

I love it there lots of memories all good ones

Great place to reserve for Parties, the Big Pavillion is the best for Big Parties. Even small activities can be held at any of the smaller Pavilions. Picnic on the grass, watch the Ducks, Geese and even wild Pigs in and about the Park.

This place has been cleaned up of most of the Activities that took over the park for the last couple years.. great place to picnic..walk your animals and of course feeding the Ducks..

The área is beautiful n the ponds is great with the ducks in the water n great place to have a picnic

You can meet King Kamehameha here

Beautiful park, the water surrounding it is so relaxing.

Dont forget to pay your respect to the king and dont take anything for the island.. Its big and full of green tress. Nice place for families and friends alike.

I lived along this River for a little while and it was awesome

Beautiful scenery right near town. Right off the parking lot, so it is very accessible. Its a quick stop and definitely worth it!

If you are looking for a great place to relax and take the kids to fish or feed the ducks and chickens. Also many cats, chickens, and a family of black pigs that pops out every day. Safe place to be.

Having a awesome time at wailoa center...for a late lunch we had pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage....

Beautiful always just love walking and feeling the fresh air.

Beautiful place for a picnic. And you can reserve a pavilion for a bigger celebration.. and I also noticed that the police make passing checks .. So I really felt safe,not just for me but for everyone having a party.

Beautiful park for BBQ soiree! Great walk, too!

Love it here. Great place to relax and let my dog run around. There can be a lot of sketchy looking people here at times, but overall very nice park.

My kids and I love feeding the ducks

Great party on 4th july

We only drove past this on the tour bus but wanted to walk through it

Of course I must give this 5 stars. It is nature, in the middle of the ocean. If I gave it less, I would be a prick. ;) Enjoy J

Great place to fish for bait, feed some ducks with the kids and just relax. Bathrooms available in pavilions bridges crossing river to lower down town hilo side kamehameha statue and county n state buildings.

Spacious and clean. Took off stars for lack of restroom facilities.

Seen fish and ducks and cool walking place

Beautiful park with free parking, public restsooms, shaded picnic pavilions for parties/events. ducks, fishing, huge grassy area. beautiful Japanese style bridges. handicap parking, wheelchair assessable with paved area to walk throughout the park.lots of canoes, kayaking.