Kapiolani Park

Since Waikiki was popular with wealthy racing fans, Kalākaua chose the unoccupied and dry plain at the foot of Diamond Head where the park now stands.

A share in the association cost $50, and allowed shareholders to lease property on Waikiki Beach.

[2] After the overthrow, the land was conveyed to the Republic of Hawaii and managed by the Honolulu Park Commission.

[1] Besides the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Shell, the park includes tennis and basketball courts, soccer, baseball, lacrosse and rugby fields and an archery range.

On April 17th, 2024, a private plane made a emergency landing in the park after a engine failure.

Diamond Head seen from Kapiolani Park
An ad announcing a horse race in Kapiolani Park
Kapiolani Park Banyan Trees