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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Honolulu

Honolulu has a growing network of fenced City off-leash dog parks across Oahu — but the single most important thing to know is what you can’t do: there is no off-leash dog beach anywhere on the island. Dogs must be leashed on every public beach (and even while swimming in the ocean), most city beach parks ban dogs, and state beaches prohibit them entirely — partly to protect Hawaiian monk seals, with fines enforced. So the dog parks are the only legal off-leash option. They’re free, and each closes one morning a week for maintenance. With year-round tropical heat and humidity, shade and water matter. Here are the verified parks, each checked against the official City source.

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  1. Moanalua Dog Park

    Moanalua · 2900 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819

    The City and County of Honolulu's very first off-leash dog park (opened 2004), 1.3 acres of fenced off-leash space with mature shade trees. A roomy, well-established spot beloved by central Honolulu dog owners.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · daylight hours (closed Tue until noon)
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  2. Clark Hatch Bark Park at Diamond Head

    Diamond Head / Kapahulu · 4155 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816

    Hawaii's first large fenced off-leash dog park, established in 1997 on state land beside Diamond Head and run by the nonprofit People & Pet Park Inc. Shady trees, a dog water fountain and smaller fenced areas for small or anxious dogs.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · daylight hours
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  3. Ala Wai Dog Park

    McCully-Moiliili · 2444 Hihiwai St, Honolulu, HI 96826

    A 15,000-square-foot fenced off-leash park near the Ala Wai Canal with separate sections for large and small dogs. A convenient urban option close to Waikiki.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · daylight hours (closed Tue mornings)
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  4. Elaine Dobashi Hawaii Kai Dog Park

    Hawaii Kai · 333 Keahole St, Honolulu, HI 96825

    Oahu's largest off-leash dog park at roughly 1.65 acres, at the makai end of the Hawaii Kai Park & Ride. Fully fenced with separate big- and small-dog areas, shade trees and water spigots.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk (closed Tue 7 AM–noon)
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  5. Hoa Aloha Dog Park

    Salt Lake · 5080 Ala Loke St, Honolulu, HI 96818

    The City's 9th off-leash dog park (opened December 2023) in Salt Lake, with 10,000 sq ft of fenced space split into separate large- and small-dog enclosures, in a neighborhood park with restrooms and a playground.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 5 AM–8 PM (closed Tue until noon)
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  6. Mililani Dog Park

    Mililani Mauka · 95-1069 Ukuwai St, Mililani, HI 96789

    The City's second off-leash dog park, at the Mililani Mauka District Park & Ride in central Oahu. Fenced, with shade, water, benches and picnic tables for cooler upland weather.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · daylight hours (closed Wed mornings)
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  7. Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Dog Park

    Central Oahu Regional Park

    A nearly 12,800-square-foot fenced off-leash dog park at the makai end of Central Oahu Regional Park, with an ADA-accessible layout, irrigation and drinking fountains. Reopened July 2023 after upgrades.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 7 AM–7 PM (closed Thu 7–11 AM)
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  8. Kahua O Waikalua Dog Park

    Windward Oahu

    Windward Oahu's first off-leash dog park (opened December 2024) and the City's 10th, in an approximately 3-acre park near Bay View Golf Course. Separate large/small dog areas, big shade trees, a comfort station and drinking fountains.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 7 AM–7 PM (closed Thu 7–11 AM)
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  9. Punahou Square Dog Park

    Makiki · Punahou St & Wilder Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

    The City's 11th off-leash dog park (opened January 2026), a roughly half-acre space in Makiki with its Ewa (western) end fenced for off-leash use and shaded by a large Moreton Bay Fig tree.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset (closed Tue mornings)
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Honolulu dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Are there off-leash dog beaches in Honolulu?
No — there are none anywhere on Oahu, and this is the key thing to know. Dogs must be leashed on all public property, including beaches and even while swimming in the ocean, except inside designated off-leash dog parks. Most City beach parks ban dogs outright, and state beaches prohibit them entirely — partly to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals, with fines enforced. The fenced dog parks are the only legal off-leash option.
Where can dogs go off-leash in Honolulu?
In the City’s fenced off-leash dog parks across Oahu: Moanalua (the first, 2004), Clark Hatch at Diamond Head (Hawaii’s oldest, 1997), Ala Wai near Waikiki, the Hawaii Kai park (Oahu’s largest at ~1.65 acres), Hoa Aloha in Salt Lake, Mililani, Patsy T. Mink in Waipahu, Kahua O Waikalua in Kaneohe (Windward’s first), and the new Punahou Square in Makiki. All are free.
Do Honolulu dog parks close for maintenance?
Yes — each closes one morning a week, but the day varies: Moanalua, Ala Wai, Hawaii Kai, Hoa Aloha and Punahou Square close Tuesday mornings; Mililani closes Wednesday mornings; and Patsy T. Mink and Kahua O Waikalua close Thursday mornings (7–11 AM). Check the day before you go.
How do I keep my dog safe in Honolulu’s heat?
Oahu’s tropical heat and humidity are year-round, so there’s no cool season to count on. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon, use the shaded parks (Moanalua, Clark Hatch and Kahua O Waikalua have good tree cover), and always bring water — most parks have fountains, but Punahou Square does not.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including the weekly maintenance-morning closures.
Can I add a spot?
Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.

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