Kapiolani Park
Kapiolani Park
Kapiolani Park was dedicated on June 11, 1877, on Kamehameha Day, by King David La’amea Kalkaua and named to honor his wife, Queen Kapiolani. Many of Hawaii’s wealthy families built in the area when the park was first established. Today, the park has become a very popular gathering place for the locals. On any weekend, many families can be found using the park for outings, picnics, and barbeques.
The park also serves as home for the Waikiki Shell, Waikiki Aquarium, and the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. The Waikiki Shell is used for many concerts from the Honolulu Symphonic “Pops” to Hawaiian Music. The park is also the former site of the Kodak Hula Show. At the time of printing, the show has been indefinitely stopped due to financial problems.
The Kapiolani Park Bandstand is used nearly daily by many groups wanting to show off their talents in presenting the many different cultures of Hawai’i.
Kapiolani Park
This has been a quick overview of Kapiolani Park and what you’ll find there. Next, an article on The Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
[…] Many people visit Waikiki Aquarium every week and are happy they took time from their normal “beach activities” to visit this attraction. Just across from Waikiki Aquarium you’ll find the subject of our next article, Kapiolani Park. […]
How cute! Looks like you guys had lots of fun! I love the aquarium; it’s dtnifieely one of my favorite places to visit! We have taken Jonah twice and he doesn’t even know he has been there, haha. It’s funny to watch him marvel at all of the sea creatures though. Love your blog, looking forward to reading more!Cheers,Kate
Thanks Paul, hate to rub it in but I am going back to Maui and The Big Island this November. Can’t wait. My other half wants to swim with the giant manta rays over there and I want to do the stargazing trip up the Mauna Kea ..