Off Leash Dog Parks
Off-leash dog parks, whether privately or publicly owned, are maintained by volunteers. All dog parks require that users pick up after their dogs so that all park users can enjoy a clean and safe environment. Please remember to bring your own doggie waste bags and dispose of them properly.
Park Guidelines
- Pet owners accept full responsibility for themselves, their pets and their children.
- Dogs are to be leashed while entering and exiting the park.
- Dogs in heat should be left at home.
- Puppies and dogs are to be vaccinated and healthy.
- Dogs are to be kept under close supervision of their owners.
- Leash your dog in the park at the first sign of aggressive behavior.
Dog Parks
ʻAʻala Dog Park, located at 280 N King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817, features separate areas for small and large dogs. Tucked within the larger ʻAʻala Park, it shares the same operating hours as the surrounding park from 6 am to 9 pm daily.
Ala Wai Dog Park, located at 2444 Hihiwai Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, is near Ala Wai Elementary School and is open during daylight hours (except Tuesday mornings when it is closed for maintenance).
Bark Park, located at 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816, was established in 1997. Open daily during daylight hours, this picturesque park features a spacious off-leash dog park, with smaller fenced play areas for small or anxious dogs, shady trees, multiple seating areas and a dog water fountain. Click here for more information.
Elaine Dobashi Dog Park (formerly known as the Hawaiʻi Kai Dog Park), located at 333 Keahole Street, Honolulu, HI 96825, is on Keahole Street, at the makai end of the Hawaiʻi Kai Park & Ride. Open daily from dawn to dusk, except Tuesday mornings when it is closed from 7 am to 12 noon for mowing and other maintenance. Click here for more information.
Forest City Dog Park, located at 3772 Radford Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818, features separate areas for large and small dogs, agility equipment and play structures for dogs, and benches for seating. There is no functional water fountain onsite, so come prepared with ample water and a collapsible/travel bowl to keep your dog hydrated. Open daily from 7 am to 6:30 pm.
Kakaʻako Dog Park, located at Mother Waldron Park at 690 Pohukaina Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, is open daily from 5 am to 10 pm unless otherwise noted on signs. There is no dedicated parking lot and no water fountain available.
Kahua O Waikalua Dog Park, located at 45-231 Kulauli Street, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744, opened in Kāneʻohe in December 2024. It is Windward Oʻahu’s first off-leash dog park. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs. Open daily from 7 am to 7 pm (closed on Thursdays from 7 am to 11 am for maintenance). Click here for more information.
Kolowalu Dog Park, located in Kolowalu Park at 1240 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, opened in Kakaʻako in February 2025. The park features separate areas for large and small dogs, and is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Moanalua Dog Park, located at Moanalua Community Park at 2900 Moanalua Road, Honolulu, HI 96819. This dog park was the City and County of Honolulu’s first dog park. It is open daily during daylight hours (except Tuesday mornings when it is closed for maintenance).
Mililani Dog Park, located at 95-1069 Ukuwai Street, Mililani, HI 96789, was the City’s second off-leash dog park at Mililani Mauka District Park at Park & Ride, and is open during daylight hours every day (except Wednesday mornings when it is closed for maintenance).
Mōʻiliʻili Dog Park, located at Kalo Place Mini Park at 2705 Varsity Place, Honolulu, HI 96815, features separate areas for small and large dogs. It is open daily from 5 am to 10 pm (except Tuesdays when it is closed from 7 am to 12 pm for maintenance). There is limited street parking available. There is no public access from the nearby Hawaiian Humane Society campus.
Dog-Friendly Parks
Dogs on-leash are allowed at the parks listed below, according to City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation:
Hawaii Kai to McCully
Ala Wai Parkway along Ala Wai Canal
Kamole Mini Park 1451 Kamole St. off Laukahi in Waialae Iki
Manoa Triangle Near Punahou
Manoa District Park Perimeter Area 2721 Kaaipu Ave. at Manoa Rd. 988-4747
Mau’umae Nature Park 16th Ave & Claudine Street, Kaimuki
Medial Strip at Kapiolani Park
Mōʻiliʻili Triangle 1115 Isenberg St. near S. Beretania St.
Nehu Mini Park 5231 Nehu Pl. off E. Hind Dr., Aina Haina
Pukele Mini Park 1415 Pukele off Palolo Ave.
Puu O Kaimuki Mini Park 951 Koko Head Ave. at Pahoa, Kaimuki
Sandy Beach Park Hawaii Kai
Waikiki Playground bordered by Paki, Monsarrat & Leahi near Waikiki Elementary
Wailupe Valley Playground 969 Hind Iuka Dr., Aina Haina
Makiki to Aiea
Alewa Neighborhood Park 923 Lolena St. near Iholena in Liliha
Archie Baker Mini Park 1959 Makiki Heights Dr. at Round Top Dr.
Auwaiolimu Neighborhood Park 1848 Lusitana St.
Hoa Aloha Neighborhood Park 949 Ala Loke off Ala Lilikoi, Salt Lake
Kalihi Waena Neighborhood Park 2020 Beckley St.
Loi Kalo Mini Park 1243 Loi Kalo Pl. off School St., Palama
Makalapa Neighborhood Park 99-104 Kalaloa St.
Moanalua Community Park 2900 Moanalua Rd. near Tripler overpass 831-7105
Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park 525 Coral St.
Na Pueo Mini Park (both upper and lower sections) top of Alewa Heights on Alewa Dr. near
Hoomaikai
Pearl City to Waianae to Wahiawa
Ewa Beach Community Park 91-955 North Rd, Ewa Beach – 689-0370
Honowai Neighborhood Park 94-660 Honowai St. near Honowai Elem. School, Waipahu
Iliahi Neighborhood Park 2021 California Ave., Wahiawa
Manana Neighborhood Park 1550 Kuahaka St. at end of Leomele off Waimano Home Rd. 453-7556
Pacific Palisades Community Park 2299 Ahuhu St. off Akepa & Komo Mai, Pearl City 453-7557
Waialua to Waimanalo
Kawai Nui Neighborhood Park 750 Kaha St.
Pohakapu Mini Park 1329 Kailua Rd. near Castle Medical Center
Dogs welcome with County permit only
The City & County of Honolulu allows dogs in these parks by permit only for obedience classes and special events:
Hawaii Kai to McCully
Crane Community Park 2903 Kaimuki Avenue
Makiki to Aiea
Aiea District Park 99-350 Aiea Heights Rd. near Aiea High School 483-7859
Kamamalu Neighborhood Park
Kalihi Valley District Park 1911 Kam IV Rd. near Sanford B. Dole Intermediate School 832-7812
Thomas Square Park 925 South Beretania Street
Pearl City to Waianae to Wahiawa
Mililani Waena Neighborhood Park 94-1150 Lanikuhana Ave. at Kipapa 623-5258
Neil S. Blaisdell Park 98-319 Kamehameha Hwy Pearl City, HI 96782 523-4527
Newtown Neighborhood Park 98-434 Kaahele St.
Waialua to Waimanalo
Enchanted Lakes Community Park 770 Keolu Dr. near Enchanted Lake Elem. School, Kailua 266-7665
Heeia Neighborhood Park 46-220 Haiku Rd.
Kaelepulu Mini Park 207 Awakea Rd. off Wanaao at Aumoe & Awakea, Kailua
Kamananui Neighborhood Park 67-369 Alahaka Pl.
Kaneohe Civic Center Neighborhood Park 45-270 Waikalua Rd.
Kaneohe Community Park 45-529 Keaahala Rd.
Frequently Asked Question
“Where can I walk my dog in Waikiki?”
Leashed dogs are welcome on county sidewalks. However, store and mall-front areas are often private property. The oceanfront walkway from Queen’s Beach to the Waikiki Aquarium does not allow pets as it’s county park property so it is best to remain on the Kalakaua Ave roadside sidewalk. Leashed dogs are welcome around Kapiolani Parks perimeter but not in the park.
