Hawaii Kai Dog Park

Super pleased with this dog park. Has a very large area for the dogs to run around and play in. Fresh water is also provided and available for the dogs. There’s a separate area that’s fenced for smaller dogs and enough shade and benches as well. Parking was also nice because you didn’t have to make a few rounds to find a spot. It was nice and clean (minus a few flies). This was our first time here and we stayed for 2 ½ hours. The dogs were friendly and the owners had an eye on their dogs as well. I would definitely come back here, it’s worth the drive.

Echo here, Meg’s attractive, graceful and perfect-​in-​every-​way italian greyhound. I’ll be guest reviewing for you today and I’d like to tell you about the green pastures of the Hawaii Kai Dog park. Granted, my humans live much closer to the diamond head bark park but this dog park coincides with the location of one of their frequent haunts: Costco.
I always really like the dogs here. Some need reminding that I am NOT a sex object but most are respectful and playful. It’s always great to have other dogs to challenge to a race– that of course I always win!
The humans are nice too. Many like talking with my humans, which gives me more time to sniff tree, run around and chase my brother, Koa.
There is water available in case your dog needs a drink after I run around with him and there are poop bags too, for the inevitable.
Well, thanks for reading my review, I think I’m going to go back to snoozing in the sun and hoping that the humans bring me back to the Hawaii Kai dog park soon!
Oh by the way, one thing I love but my humans hate are the cats that have literally taken over the parking lot. They like teasing us superior species by strolling right beyond the fence. Just let me at them, honestly! I’ll make sure they don’t come back!

This is a great, enclosed little dog park right on a main intersection in Hawaii Kai. It’s very easy to find, has a separate small dog area if you’ve got a yipper, and 2 watering holes. They do NOT supply bags like Kahala, but people usually leave plastic shopping bags in case you forget yours.
The biggest downfall to this park is the CATS!!! Yes, you heard me right… CATS at the DOG park. The parking lot to this dog park is unfortunately a cat sanctuary. Even though there are MULTIPLE signs saying not to feed the animals, people bring hoards of food right around sunset, not caring about the repercussions of having fat, lazy, unfixed cats all over the island. If your dog has ANY rolling tendencies, I would suggest NOT bringing them anytime after dark/​7pm. The cats use the enclosed park as their personal bathrooms (which is pretty ballsey, if you ask me), and there are literal poop piles everywhere. I have a supposed neat-​freak dog, and even she rolls in it. It’s like crack for dogs. And let me tell you, it’s the nastiest, stinkiest, most oil-​invested poop you will meet (speaking from 3^rd time experience, here).
Note: if you’re a cat feeder as mentioned above, do EVERYONE a favor — stop buying food and pay to get them fixed instead! There’s a reason for the signs. You’re essentially killing all of the native birds of Hawaii. We clearly have a major overpopulation problem, so stop feeding these lazy, privileged, pretentious a-​holes and start contributing to the betterment of our aina!
Update: I forgot to mention the other dogs! Unfortunately, the other reviews are right. I’m not sure whether it’s the laid back attitude in general or if people in Hawaii Kai are bad dog owners, but don’t expect good, or even presentable behavior from any of the other dogs at this park. My dog has learned to stay close to me due to the number of dogs who have attacked her, and I still have to yell at other dogs for jumping and biting. There are definitely a few «repeat» offenders that you get used to if you go at the same times, but I would just be careful if your dog doesn’t like to play rough.

The dog park is really nice. Benches, some shade, water bowls and lots of balls and mostly grass. And although small children are allowed (toddlers) why do parents not teach their children to not run up and grab dogs?

Like many of the reviewers on here, I have been to quite a few dog parks on this island, and this one is by far my favorite one. I live in town, so the new Ala Wai dog park or even the Humane Society one would be more convenient for me, but I believe the drive to Hawaii Kai (even during the rush hour) is totally worth it for my dog.
My dog, Bud, truly loves this park. I can tell, because he PULLS me toward the gate every time we are walking there from the parking lot. He does not show this type of excitement for any other dog park. I think he loves this one because it has a very vast field that is still filled with grass, so he won’t hurt his paws (unlike at the Ala Wai park where this is virtually no more grass). Also, there are water spigots for your dogs, and plenty of tennis balls stored along the fence!
The community at this park is friendly and peaceful. It’s more of a social scene than anything for dog lovers. I don’t mind making new friends when I’m out, so the dog talk doesn’t bother me. If, however, you are looking for more of a solitary experience, there are plenty of benches and tables for you to at at and relax.
It’s ok if you want to keep to yourself. I get it. I go there during the day if I feel like just having some one-​on-​one time with my dog. The park is almost always empty before 3pm. After 3pm, the park will start to fill up. So, I take Bud there when I feel that he needs to socialize more, and when I also feel like socializing. Plus, the view of the sunset is amazing from here.
Finally, the park is INCREDIBLY CLEAN, and I’ve always wondered how they keep it so clean, and tonight I ran into a couple of volunteer ladies who seem to go there every day to clean the doggie bowls and clean it the water jugs. Also, there are plastic chests behind each bench FILLED with plastic bags donated by the community members, so the owners always have the means to pick up after their pooch! The park is very easy to find with plenty of parking. We RUVV this park! (ruff!)

Very big, grass is well-​maintained, clean, fenced in, easy parking. They have a separate gated-​off area for smaller dogs, which is a nice touch (though I didn’t need to go in there. I may be small, but I love playing with big dogs!)

I’ve been to my fair share of dog parks on the island. Hawaii Kai Dog Park blows all others out of the water. It’s CLEAN, roomy, CLEAN, has ample parking, CLEAN, very easy to find, and did I mention CLEAN? Our two babies enjoyed every minute of being there.
Met a couple of really nice «regulars» and had a small chance to chat it up with one of the volunteers there. Before the day was up, she took the time to gather, rinse down, and place all the doggie bowls in a bin for the next day. So nice!
My favorite part of this park, however, was… the mowed grass! Other parks fail to maintain the grass which makes searching for my dog’s poop a hundred times harder! It was nice being able to walk around with my dogs and not be afraid of stepping in shit. lol!
Thank you for treating our furry family members like royalty. Keep up the great work!
Oh, and this park is right off the main road. If you’re used to walking with your dog w/​o a leash, please do so safely. And there are cats around… a lot of them. Just a warning for those who dislike cats.

This place is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It can be awesome we or just okay depending on the crowd. The good news is that it is big enough to move to the other side of the park if dogs or their owners are being lame, over bearing, or just plain weird. Our little pup loves to play and most of the dogs there are friendly. It is usually owners who don’t understand dog park etiquette or have a problem with their dog playing with other dogs (Don’t come to the dog park. Duh.) that make things uncomfortable for the normal, social people and dogs. The park is kept up pretty well and there is always plenty of water and tennis balls. We enjoy this park way better than the Diamond Head one, which was kind of depressing. If you are a person who can function around other people (you’d be surprised how many people can’t) and who has a friendly dog, please come hang out at Hawaii Kai Dog Park.

I love this dog park ONLY because I’m able to run here with my dogs and give them a little freedom. BUT Hawaii Kai dog owners are some of the worst, they don’t watch their dogs, they’re extremely rude, and have some kind of «caste» system going on. People, dogs are animals, they play rougher and they get dirty. If you don’t want your dog to «play» or get dirty. Please stay in the little dog park, or stay home.

I was a little hesitant to take my newly adopted hound dog here after reading some of these reviews but we went today and ended up staying for 4 hours!
We got there around 2pm and there were 2 or 3 other dogs in the park and it made me so happy just to watch her having fun and playing nice with the other pups. There were so many nice people out there too who have helped me greatly in this new world of being a dog parent. There were a couple of times when Honey exhibited symptoms of being tired but as soon as we are about to walk out, another dog tries to play with her.
It is honestly a very positive environment. Everyone seemed to be following the rules, kids were running around playing with the dogs with no problem, and if there were any signs of aggressive behavior or a dog going #2, the owners were on top of it! Although the flies were pretty bad, I think that is to be expected at most dog parks. The shaded tree area seemed the worst in my opinion so I sat on the bench to the left of it. I did not notice any fleas or ticks on my dog afterward so perhaps if there was an infestation as a prior review stated, it has been taken care of.
I love that the park is split into a small dog area and a big dog area so that owners have an option. Most of the small dogs were in the big dog area and as one of the owners stated, «The small dog area is boring!» haha and it seemed like the longer I stayed, the bigger the dogs got! It was such a lovely time.
There was even a nice older gentleman who came by with food and water later in the afternoon. I found out that he was a volunteer. I thought that was really nice. It really does have a community feeling. It seems like everybody knows each other by name and knows their dogs and their temperaments as well.
Be aware that there isn’t much shade there so either wait until 4 or 5 to go when it’s more crowded or wear sunblock so that you can go in the morning/​afternoon :) I also made a wrong turn for the park and ended up in the land of alley cats! There were literally 100 of them. So if you see a bunch of cats, just make a right out of that parking lot and go down to the next right and you’ll be at the park!
I’ll definitely be back with Honey and hope to see you and your furry friend there! It’s a great time!

This used to be my favorite park for my pup. It’s seems the old haole locals are worse than the dogs. A good time to go is before 430pm.
There are flys but there are flys at all dog parks.
Incident #1
This old woman walked up to a bench and told a a younger couple «you have to move.» Where are peoples manners these days?
Incident #2
Old guy grabs a 75lb dog by the collar and THROWS her almost 4 feet in the air! The 2 dogs were playing non aggressively. The dog he threw wasn’t even his dog. The guy later yells at the owner «I’m going to break your dogs neck!» Wow!
When I mentioned the incident to carol the volunteer coordinator she was obviously friends with the old man. She completely missed the fact that this guy threw someone else’s dog in the air. Apparently it was the dogs fault for being thrown in the air. The dog has history for playing rough. People these are dogs!!! There more rugged than you think. Rough housing is part of socializing. If you are uncomfortable with for dog being a dog and socializing like one don’t bring them to a dog park.
Don’t waste you’re time. The park is full of bad vibes and drama.

This was an okay park until the 2^nd time I visited with my 1 year old 15 pound female Beagle. One thing I noticed was the insane amount of flies! SWARMS OF FLIES! You’ll constantly be slapping them away while trying to play with or watch your dog. Did I mention there’s no running water and what water is there is in very dirty containers. Bring your own water! The part that really disturbed me was one of the senile volunteers. This moron completely disregarded safety and common sense. A dog of mix breed (very large and tan is all I could tell) apparently loves to charge at full speed and jump at people that pick up their small dogs. The lazy owner of this aggressive canine apparently does little to monitor and even less to train this potentially injuring behavior out if it. Then the park volunteer instead of telling the owner to stop the behavior of their dog decides to try and tell me not to pick up my dog. Too many zipperheads and brownies hanging out with their diseased pets. Do yourself a huge favor and go to ANYWHERE else!

Great place, my dog loves it’s here but there a lot of haoles with untrained dogs that come here after around 3pm

Took my pup to the dog park for her first off leash outing today, and I was pleasantly surprised! Oreo met a few new big dogs and made friends quickly. The park itself is rather large for some good running and fetch exercises. It is generally pretty well maintained and clean. My only concerns are the small gap in the fence between the small dog area and large dog area where my pup could possibly squeeze between if she wants to get out and play with bigger dogs. Other than that, if your puppy has sensitive paws, the small dog area has weeds that have spurs on the seeds that my puppy didn’t like to walk around on. All in all though, very nice park, puppy is finally tired out for the day, and I can get some work done!
I will definitely be back!

Someone should call the city and Flea Spray that place down.
IMMEDIATELY After going there… I brought my Mother’s dog to the vet…
She had three fleas and 1 tick.
~~~ She was at the Vets prior… with none. It was a test.
THE park is infested.
Gross.
Probably because of all the stray cats at the Kiss and Drop.

This is an ideal park for the dog of a certain age, that age being advanced in years sadly. It’s a very mellow, friendly and most importantly, a safe environment for my 14 year old. He can safely stroll about with leisure while encountering dogs who are well behaved who have owners actually keeping an eye on them instead of pretending they are at coffee shop.
I’m mostly comparing this dog park to the Bark Park in Kaimuki. It’s a place where a select amount of dogs act feral and their owners act like if not are inept half-​wits who can’t manage the complexities that is a leash when their dog attacks another or even a human being. Not cool. My oldboy has been attacked every time we’ve gone there so fuck that shit. From now on we’re taking him here.
Did I mention that for a dog park it is it’s a very clean, organized and actually taken care of daily. Every noon it’s shut down for a bit so it’s taken care of for all our furry friends. There’s no funky filthy toys strewn about so bring your own. The water fountain for the dogs aren’t automatic which is the only fault I can find with the park besides only a few benches throughout the park. Regardless, it’s still a true community in my book.

Beware! I will not bring my sweet boxer there anymore. Our friends brought their adorable, loving, old basset there last week and he was attacked by a pit bull. The basset got stitches on his side and tail. Some owners just don’t watch their dogs, and a vicious dog does not belong in a dog park unleashed. Please, people, if your dog attacks, please keep him or her leashed.
Update: This was true, but I do appreciate the dog park and bring our boxer there now. I just watch him every minute. Many people are too busy staring at their phones to watch their pups. Please, people, if you use the dog park, watch your dogs!

Thus far, this is the best dog park I’ve been to. It was a great idea to construct a separate area for smaller dogs. I wouldn’t want my puppy to get trampled by all the larger dogs that frequent here even though my puppy thinks he’s a tough guy. There’s a lot of open space for the dogs to run and play in and he’s made quite a few new friends the couple of times that we’ve been here. It’s clean and well maintained with lots of trash cans and water bowls spread around.
I have only one complaint about this park though: it’s HOT! Someone needs to plant a new more trees or something around here. Try not to go around 2pm and on because when the sun’s out it gets incredibly toasty here.
Other than that, this place is the bomb dot com.

The Hawaii Kai Dog Park is clearly the best dog park in Honolulu (with Mililani running a close second.) For those of us that live «in town» it is quite a drive. The park has a nice, separate enclosed area for the smaller dogs. The park has a group of volunteers that work hard to keep the park clean, weeded, and nice. This park is also, by far, the cleanest dog park in town.
My snow dog loves it there, but the fence is a bit low for a large dog. But he is usually occupied with sniffing, running, or socializing and is too busy to contemplate an escape.
I agree that the lack of shade is kind of a bummer, but the park does have a few trees, there are benches, and a few picnic tables.

Out of all the dog parks in Hawaii, I’d say this is definitely the BEST one! It’s HUGE and waaaay cleaner than the others. They even have a separate fenced off area for smaller dogs. My BF wanted to take our Jack Russell into the small dog area, but I was like, «Hell to the N-​O! Shyloh likes to play with the big dogs and I’m afraid of what she’ll do to the little ones. That girls got a big mouth and she has «Alpha Dog Syndrome.» The big ones put her in check… sometimes.
I don’t mind driving all the way to HK for my doggie to go to a decent park. All the ones in town are dirty, muddy and small. My second choice is Ala Wai and that’s not even a real dog park. HK also has so many different kinds of dogs that I never see anywhere else… Like a GIANT BLACK POODLE!