Manoa Valley District Park

Manoa Valley Park is a gorgeous spot. High mountains surround you and emerald green grass stretches out before you. Trees provide shady spots. The playground has benches for the parents and there's usually plenty of people around because of the public pool and sports fields. I love to come here and look up at the blue blue sky and the mountains. One disadvantage is that it is always windy here. Make sure you ask your GPS to lead you to 2715 Kaaipu Ave instead of Manoa Valley Park, and you will end up in the best part of the park. 
Explore the beautiful college town of Manoa while you're here. Surrounded by high mountain ridges and gifted with huge rainbows that span the entire sky nearly every afternoon, Manoa is a magical place with groovy coffee shops, natural hippie grocery stores, and a strong sense of place. There is another delightful park with playground nearby: the mystical feeling University Avenue Park. You could also take a muddy slippery hike to the stunning Manoa Falls. Or have a long wonderful walk around the campus of University of Hawaii Manoa and enjoy the old regal trees and the nice architecture. There you will find peaceful Japanese gardens.

Directions

Google Maps leads you to the plain side of the park. The address for the best section of the park is 2715 Kaaipu Ave, Honolulu. Ask your GPS to lead you to this address.
Exit the H1 Freeway at University Ave. Head north toward the mountains. Stay on University Avenue as it goes uphill and then downhill. Then turn right on E. Manoa Rd. Go through Manoa town and then turn left on Lowrey Ave. Turn right on Kaaipu Ave and park in the large parking lot.

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