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Wailoa River State Recreation Area
Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720
State park🪢 Leash required
131 acres
⭐ 4.6
1,240 reviews
Encircling Hilo's Wailoa River pond, this 131-acre park invites leashed dogs on grass and paths amid shade and water features. Parking, restrooms, and trash cans available. Watch for wildlife near the water.
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- Park
- Wailoa River State Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Coordinates
- 19.7211, -155.0814
- Size
- 131 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.0/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 131 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
131-acre Hilo state park along the Wailoa River pond. Leashed dogs welcome on grass and paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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