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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.
Editorial Review

Why included

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.

What we verified

  • name
  • address
  • phone
  • city

What remains unknown

  • Current operating hours or season
  • Current photo coverage

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Plan This Visit

Price

Free public park.

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.

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.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

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

Price

Free public park.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

1200 Ainaola Drive

Hilo, HI, 96720

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Hawaii County facility directory.

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