OFF-LEASH PARKS

Dogs are permitted to play without a leash at the following parks:

McInerny Dog Park at the Hawaiian Humane Society in Moiliili: www.hawaiianhumane.org/programs/dogparks/index.html

Bark Park at Diamond Head Rd. and 18th Avenue, open during daylight hours every day:www.barkpark-honolulu.org

Moanalua Dog Park, the City's first off-leash dog park at Moanalua Community Park off Pu'uloa Road, open during daylight hours (closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance):  www.moanaluadogpark.org.

Mililani Dog Park, the City's second off-leash dog park at Mililani Mauka District Park at Park & Ride, 95-1069 Ukuwai St., open during daylight hours every day (closed Wed. mornings for maintenance).

Hawaii Kai Dog Park, the City's third off-leash dog park, next to the Park & Ride on Keahole Street. Open during daylight hours (closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance). 

Future Off-Leash Parks - we hope!!!  In the planning stages.....

Ala Wai K-9 Playground Association - working to get a dog park opened in the Ala Wai Community Park. A park site has been identified. The land was temporarily restricted by the sewer project but will be available for the dogs by 2012.  For updates, please visit www.alawaik9playground.com

North Shore Dog Park - the Parks Department has given preliminary approval for a dog park at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park.  For updates and to get involved, go to www.nswoofpack.org or email info@nswoofpack.org.

Windward Dog Park Organization - working to get a dog park opened in Kaneohe. A park site has been identified. The group could use some help from interested Windward dog lovers. For more information, please go to www.windwarddogpark.org

Other Islands:

On the Big Island, the Hawaii Island Humane Society has opened a public dog park at its Kona Shelter, 74-5225 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, (808)329-1175. Shelter animals have prioity Monday - Friday. On Saturdays, the public has priority. HIHS also has a public dog park on the Hilo side at their Keaau Shelter, 16-873 Keaau Pahoa Hwy, Keaau, HI  96749. (808)966-5458. Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. At Keaaau, there is a large dog area and a small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds. Both parks are off leash, fenced in, have running water, tennis balls, hand sanitizer, pooper scoopers, trash receptacles & trash bags. Visit HIHS.org for more information.

The Big Island also has a community group promoting public dog parks:  If you want to get involved, visit www.letusrunourdogs.org.

The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation is well on its way to establishing the first public dog park on Maui!  In 2010, the county ordinances were changed to open the way for public park land to be designated for the use of dogs.  The department also developed and got approval for dog park administrative rules.  They are now looking at potential sites and should have their first off leash dog park in 2011!  There is also a community group promoting public dog parks, which has been actively meeting with the Department of Parks and Recreation.  If you want to get involved, call Liz at (808) 281-5385.

ON-LEASH PARKS - OAHU

Dogs on leashes are allowed at the parks listed below, according to City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (updated Sept. 2004):

HAWAII KAI TO McCULLY

Ala Wai Parkway
along Ala Wai Canal

Kamole Mini Park
1451 Kamole St. off Laukahi in Waialae Iki

Manoa Triangle
2721 Kaaipu Ave. at Manoa Rd.
988-4747

Moiliili 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

Aiea District Park
99-350 Aiea Heights Rd. near Aiea High School
483-7859

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 Valley District Park
1911 Kam IV Rd. near Sanford B. Dole Intermediate School
832-7812

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
top of Alewa Heights on Alewa Dr. near Hoomaikai

Thomas Square
925 S. Beretania St. between Ward & Victoria, Kakaako

PEARL CITY TO WAIANAE/WAHIAWA

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

Mililani Waena Neighborhood Park
94-1150 Lanikuhana Ave. at Kipapa
623-5258

Newtown Neighborhood Park
98-434 Kaahele St. Pacific

Palisades Community Park
2299 Ahuhu St. off Akepa & Komo Mai, Pearl City
453-7557

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
45-613 Puohala St.

Kawai Nui Neighborhood Park
750 Kaha St.

Pohakapu Mini Park
1329 Kailua Rd. near Castle Medical Center