Liliuokalani Gardens Hilo Hawaii

Liliʻuokalani Gardens

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(1.2K) · Park in Hilo, United States
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Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens is a 24.14-acre (97,700 m2) park with Japanese gardens, located on Banyan Drive in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi. The …

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Jan 27, 2025
Lovelygardens with shade and bridgrs over water Restrooms. Yes! Great photo ops View of Hilo bay thete are water fountainsFull review by annetteshel
Jan 22, 2025
Beautiful park to spend some time in if you’re in Hilo - quiet and peaceful, it has a Japanese style but isn’t a true Japanese garden. Some lovely planting, plenty of shade on a hot day and just a ni…Full review by Ourarka
Nov 28, 2024
We were told, this is the biggest Japanese garden outside of Japan. Even though it had been raining, the gardens still looked impressive. I would have liked to have walked over the bridge but could…Full review by AprilForbes
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How long does it take to go through the garden
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It depends upon what you like doing. This is not a botanical garden in the sense of strolling through a place that has featured botanical displays, such as the New York …
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It depends upon what you like doing. This is not a botanical garden in the sense of strolling through a place that has featured botanical displays, such as the New York Botanical Garden. This is more a garden that could be used for a round of golf, if they allowed it. It has large swaths of grass, with select plants located throughout. It left me with the impression of being more of a public park to relax or picnic in, rather than a place of botanical displays. The plants that are there are established specimen plants, such as cycads and banyan trees. There are also bridges over water features. So think of it more resembling a public park rather than a botanical garden with floral displays. And like a public park, there is no cost.
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Would I need to acquire a permit to secure the pavilions for a day?
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I don't know about how you book events at the garden, but I do know you can book pavilions at the Panewa zoo just South of Hilo.
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Does it cost to get in the gardens?
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It's an open Parkland. Free entry.
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Are these Gardens Wheelchair friendly?
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Yes, there is a nice sidewalk.
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Viewing Queens garden in the evening
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Queen Liliuokalani park is open 24 hours but is not lit up, by any means...so although technically it is open, I would not advise anything other than a nice stroll along its paved sidewalk …
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Queen Liliuokalani park is open 24 hours but is not lit up, by any means...so although technically it is open, I would not advise anything other than a nice stroll along its paved sidewalk perimeter. Hilo town is not really a "night life" kind of town and most places close up early...about 6-9pm. Kailua-Kona side is your night-life area, but if you like the quiet, less busy, easy going country type of atmosphere, Hilo town is da-best!
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