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Waiākea Uka Park Playground

Hilo, HI

ADA-accessible Hilo community-park playground with restrooms, sports fields, and a gymnasium for flexible family visits.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Good for mixed ages because the park has multiple adjacent activity types.

Price

Free public park.

Visit style

Community-park outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the better Hilo picks for families who want an accessible playground inside a fuller community-park setup with restrooms and other activities nearby.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families with mixed-age kids
  • Playground visits paired with field or court time
  • Parents who value restrooms and more than one activity option
Less Ideal For
  • Visitors needing published surfacing and transfer-access specs
  • Families seeking a fully fenced dedicated playground
  • Destination-playground seekers

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

PreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Family amenities

Restrooms nearby

Shade level

Limited shade

Restroom access

Nearby restrooms

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger parkSports fields nearby

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

ComfortThe broader community-park setup gives families more fallback options than a very small playground.
WeatherOutdoor Hilo park; expect changing rain and sun conditions.
Facilities
PlaygroundRestroomsGymnasiumSports fieldsPickleball courts
Stay LengthShort to medium visits work well here.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
Admission

Label

Entry

Notes

County public park.

Price

Free

About the Venue

Waiākea Uka Park is a South Hilo community park that Hawaii County lists as ADA accessible, with a playground, restrooms, sports fields, pickleball courts, and a gymnasium. That broader park context can make visits easier for families with mixed interests or children of different ages. While the county confirms accessibility and core amenities, it does not publish enough detail to document specific adaptive play components, so families with specialized mobility needs may want to plan for a community-park experience rather than a fully engineered all-abilities destination.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitGood for mixed ages because the park has multiple adjacent activity types.
Noise LevelModerate to high during active field or gym use
Visit StyleCommunity-park outing
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood basic comfort with restrooms and a community-park layout.

Accessibility & Comfort

SummaryOfficial county listing marks the park as ADA accessible.
Considerations
Detailed accessibility elements for the playground itself are not published on the county page.No official fencing or sensory-support details were found.
Verified Features
  • ADA accessible
  • Restrooms
Accessible routes

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Quick Summary

Best for

Good for mixed ages because the park has multiple adjacent activity types.

Price

Free public park.

Visit style

Community-park outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

1200 Ainaola Drive

Hilo, HI, 96720

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Hawaii County facility directory.

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