Aikahi Playground

Still the best park on Oahu!!!
Love this place. So worth the drive to this side of the island!

Please read! This really is an amazing playground; my favorite I’ve been to on the island. There are endless things to climb and swing from, many slides, and it suites many ages.
The only issue is that this playground is NOT A PUBLIC PARK. It’s Aikahi Elementary School property, and they actually prefer people don’t come here, especially during school hours (understandably). This was clarified in a KITV interview in March 2014:
. Sorry folks!
I love this playground but I hate feeling like I’m disrespecting the school rules. If only the state could find more ways to update even a few public parks on the island to half this level.

I don’t know about you but when I was a kid I couldn’t wait to play outside. I was lucky enough to live close to a playground. Where the neighborhood kids would gather. Where we let our imaginations run wild.
Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy technology. But I have 3 boys and the iPad can give me a few moments to do something quickly but it doesn’t take away all that natural energy. That’s why I have to make sure we go somewhere where they get it all out. They may say they want to stay in and watch t.v. or play video games. Yet I know that ball of energy is soon going to explode and it ain’t going to be pretty.
So I’m on a never ending quest to find different things on this island where they can get there energy out. Thank goodness I stumbled upon Aikahi Playground.
Where:
It’s actually located on the property of Aikahi Elementary. I’m not sure if the public is allowed to go but every time we go it’s on the weekend and there are a handful of other families there.
What makes this playground one of my children’s favorites?
There are several different playgrounds that are found at most parks but the main playground is made out of wood. The playground has an ocean theme. There all sorts of animals tastefully decorated into the playground. Every time we visit this playground my kids always want to climb on top of the sea dragon. It’s huge and long.
You can see fishes, a shark, sea turtle, sting ray, and crabs. They also have a boat where you can rock back and forth in. There are several slides, monkey bars, a rock climbing area, several balance beams, and ropes to climb.
There are droves of benches surrounding the park. Trees naturally shade most of the wooden playground. There are several tables with chairs located near the turtle if you want to eat there. There is also a good sized neighborhood strip mall with different stores and restaurants near by.
It’s a great playground that I’m sure your family will enjoy.

I Don’t know why there’s not public parks like this on oahu, I would think with the taxes we pay and the tourism that we have there would at least be a coupla public parks like this. … amazing place, a small rock wall, interactive big playground, stone Dragon.. Only thing is like I said before, it’s not a public park, it’s on school grounds.. so really only time you can go to it is on weekends and after school hours, and even then your trespassing. Only reason I don’t feel guilty is one everyone in the neighborhood seems to use out from every class of people, and it’s really the ONLY amazing park on the island. .loses 1 star cuz it’s not public

Our sons first response when they saw the park was «woooow cool» that pretty much explains how they felt lol
But I have to agree with many of the reviews it is a very big park with many obstacle course for the children to do.
We don’t live in this area and we noticed that it gives the children the opportunity social with new friends. The playgrounds different areas give the kids enough space to move onto another area and/​or share each activity with other kids instead of fighting or crying.
Compared to other parks that we go to, this park is not only children friendly but parents as well. There isn’t the typical rowdy group of unattended kids or individuals here, even with having homes so nearby. There are more parents here that get involved due to the size of the playground. The space of each obstacles to each other let’s both parents and children enjoy each others time and fun without the consistency of running into someone. The most enjoyable thing about Aikahi park is being able to enjoy watching and playing with our sons and not feel like I’m working, monitoring the playground! Every parent here is interacting with their children and being responsible parents, that’s super awesome!
The only downfall is that it’s not pet friendly.

Amazing! Took my son here & he loved it! Heck! Hubby & I loved it too! Perfect playground that sits under pRobably 2 – 3 trees, so it’s pretty shady but bring Sunblock, water, & snacks. So much to do!

Really nice but I didn’t realize it was part of a elementary school. I had fun plus I think I went the wrong time. Kids coming out to recess got kicked out hahahhaa

Holy jeez! This park is amazing! It has everything! Such a dream come true and magical! Me and my childhood friend took my son here, and we were like «oh my god! why didn’t these parks exist where we lived and when we were kids?» We ended up going on the playground too because it was so irresistibly hard to stay off of it! It just looked so fun! There’s swings, rock climbing, bridges, slides, nets. seriously everything you can think of! I can’t believe the park is free! It’s so clean and nice. No wonder it was packed! It is part of an elementary school, which is nuts! I want to send my kid here! Haha, too bad it’s in Kailua though. When I take my son here, we can stop at Crepes No Ka ‘Oi after ;)

What an amazing park! My 25 month old had a blast! He was able to maneuver through majority of the equipment. It was so great for learning new skills and challenging him in a nice setting.
He was barefooted, but was extremely comfortable. He squealed with delight when he saw the dragon.
We need more great parks like this in Hawaii!!!

Soo much fun the kids played for ours and everyone was nice the weather was perfect and there’s shade in most of the park but no bathrooms it is on school property so be resentful. There are tons of activities for the kids they can do sooo much

This is a great playground for kids of pretty much any age, but should be limited to no one older than a sixth grader.
The great thing is that there is a lot of different structure for kids to climb, a variety of slides, plenty of shade and plenty of places for parents to sit and watch their kids.
The unfortunate part of this playground is that because it is part of the elementary school all the gates providing access are locked during non school hours. I am ok with locking the parking lot but locking access to the park it a bit much. As a pregnant mother with a two year old, it is difficult to climb through the space if the parking lot gates. Especially when I have to help her through the gate and am carrying my bag, a diaper bag, and a drink bag. I can only imagine how much harder it will become when #2 arrives.
Also, you sometimes have to deal with older kids, even teens, doing those stupid «park core» activities. I’ve yelled at a few of them by they never listen until my hubby yells at them.
Additionally, and not really a criticism of the park but of the patrons. I noticed that a lot of parents don’t actually watch their kids but rather sit playing on their phones.
I have actually had a little girl follow me to the far end of the park, completely obstructed view for her mother, and she tried to play with me and my daughter for 20 min before her mother came looking for her. Please parents, you may be comfortable letting your kids, especially the older ones, run around freely but do your job. There are a lot of hidden areas that someone can just grab your kid. And if your kid is doing something wrong that might affect my kid, don’t give me attitude when I scold them.

Although this is an amazing playground, it is NOT for public use. Those of that were there today were asked to leave by a police officer. It is private and closed to the public. I imagine there are liability issues, so tell your friends!

It seems that the public is not welcome.
There are new gates added to close the playground area.
Although children and healthy adults can slip through the vehicle gate, wheel chairs, strollers and bikes will have to be lifted over.

Welcome to the best playground on the island! This playground is one of a kind, literally. What I mean by this is it seems like all other playgrounds are made out of metal and not unique in any way. Well, Aikahi playground is top of the line. This is the playground that all other playgrounds want to be like. From what I understand this playground was built and designed by children and volunteers.
When you enter the playground you will notice it is ocean themed. It is a place that your child can to balance, hang, and climb. There’s a variety of monkey bars, bridges, ramps, stepping stones, slides, and ropes for children to have fun on! The walkway around the perimeter of the playground is good for children to ride tricycles or mommy’s to push little babies. Oh, I can’t forget to mention there is a ship that rocks and your child can steer!
Come and enjoy the great shade to lay out a blanket. There is enough benches for everyone to have a seat.
Notes
Street parking but there is an ample amount
Weekends can get crowded but the crowd seems civil
Potty’s are far

Got kids? Got kids who love to go the playground? Then put Aikahi playground on places you MUST visit, because this is the BEST playground on the island, hands down! This is every child’s dream, with forts and castles, slides of all shapes and sizes, bridges, hiding places, balance beams, rope and chain ladders, even a mini rock climbing wall! There is tons of shade, and it’s very clean. Even I have fun when we visit this playground.
Aikahi playground is located in front of Aikahi elementary, so visit when school is out, or on the weekends. There is tons of street parking. The one downside is that I have not found a public bathroom here (maybe there is one, but I was unsuccessful at locating it the last time we were here) so make sure your kids «go» before you make a trip to this playground. Other than that, this place is a blast and your kids will love it, I can guarantee it! Maybe we’ll see YOU there!

Our kids and myself absolutely love this park. it’s located on the campus of Aikahi Elementary School. Open to the public. This playground has a little of something for every age. From a small rock climb wall to balance beams, rope net climbing, slides and more. There is to places within the park where the kids can talk to each other from one side to the other. Also located here is a water fountain at 3 height levels. 2 tables for parents to sit and a few benches as well. Lots of shade. Playground kept fairly clean. There is minimal graffiti. All together this is a great park and you should bring your kids here to play!