Along the tropical road between Lihue and Princeville is the hidden gem of the Anaina Hou Community Park. Perhaps the best part of all the Anaina Hou has to offer is the beautiful Wai Koa Loop Trail.
Exploring the Anaina Hou Community Park
Situated at the entrance to the Kilauea Forest, the Anaina Hou Community Park is the entrance to the Wai Koa Loop Trail and so much more! Here's what you can enjoy as part of the greater Anaina Hou Community Park area.
Mini Golf
This one-of-a-kind mini golf is 18 holes of pure fun surrounded by a Hawaiian Botanical Garden. Journey through the history of Hawaii and its tropical flora, while water hazards, pipe shots and other obstacles make for a fun and challenging game for all ages. The Par 47 mini golf course is ADA-accessible. Book mini golf here.
Concerts
Explore upcoming concerts at Anaina Community Park.View the concert schedule here.
Playground
With engaging structures that illustrate Hawaiian history, the Anaina Hou Playground inspires independent child play. They’ll climb, move, and run on replicas of a volcano, sailing canoe, and a sugarcane train.
The playground is open daily 9am - 7pm.
The Kauai North Shore Dog Park
Located in the Wai Koa Plantation in Kilauea, your dogs have a comfortable place to run off-leash, exercise, and socialize. In the winter months, it is sometimes necessary to enter the Wai Koa Loop Trail from the Kauai North Shore Dog Park due to wet conditions at the Community Park entrance.
The dog park is operated solely with proceeds from donations and memberships. More info here.
Wai Koa Loop Trail
The Wai Koa Loop is a 4.5-mile trail that is wide and mostly flat through the lush Kilauea Forest and the largest mahogany plantation in North America. As you enjoy breathtaking views of the Namahana Mountains in the distance, the trail winds through lush forests, lagoons, and streams. One of the standout features of this trail is the iconic “Stone Dam,” a centuries-old structure that reflects the island’s rich history and culture. For the adventurous, there are ropes that you can swing on and jump into the reservoir. If you do not feel like swinging, you can still jump in for a refreshing dip.
The Wai Koa Loop Trail is open to the public from 8am to dusk. Plan on 2-4 hours for the hike. If you're accessing the trail Friday - Sunday, consider stopping by the Anaina Hou Welcome Center on your way for some water, sunblock, snacks, or other last-minute trail supplies to take with you.
View more information on the Wai Koa Loop Trail hike here.
