Diamond Head Bark Park

Best dog park I’ve ever been too. It’s got benches, tables, etc. Dogs can freely run around and meet other dogs. There are trash bags for dogs after they use the bathroom, and there’s a water fountain for thirsty dogs.

I love this park because my dog loves this park, but since his vocabulary is limited, I’ll be the one writing this review on his behalf.
After frequenting all of the dog parks from town all the way to Hawaii Kai, I have come to a conclusion of the five elements of evaluation for dog parks:
1. Cleanliness
2. Spaciousness
3. Safety
4. Upkeep
5. Comfort for Humans
Cleanliness: FULL STAR
I didn’t see any dog poop anywhere in the grass as I ran around with my dog. This is a first for any dog park, so kudos to Diamond Head for that. Also, there was little to no bird poop on the benches, which I thought was awesome, because no one wants to sit amongst fecal matter, even if it is dried up and from a bird.
Spaciousness: FULL STAR
Plenty of space for my dog to sniff and run around. I like that there is a bit of a hill going toward the cemetary, so the dogs can get a little extra exercise with that. Also, some people don’t like that the park is located next to a cemetary. I think it’s beautiful. I hope this doesn’t make me a morbid person.
Safety: ZERO STARS
Not that the crowd is dangerous at this park, but after today’s incident, I have to minus one star in hopes that the situation improves. I encountered two wack jobs today right on the parameter of the park. One guy was harmless, but the other one came barging into the park, and started kicking at this one lady’s two dogs. He then grabbed a really huge stick and tried to beat on them with it. This was all going on as I was on the phone with the police. The dogs were fine after everyone at the park did their part to kick him oht. The man rode off, and I think the cops followed him after that.
Upkeep: FULL STAR
There is a water fountain for the dogs to drink straight out of, and a human height one to refill personal water bowls brought from home. Plenty of plastic bags stored throughout in case your dog makes a mess, but you forgot your own bags to clean up after him/​her. Also, there is a lost and found, so cute!
Comfort for Humans: FULL STAR
Plenty of benches and picnic tables. Also, plenty of shade under the lush trees. A wonderful oasis for all!
So aside from the crazy people who lurk around the fence of the park (which isn’t that often to be honest), this is a great place to spend some quality time with your fur baby. I highly recommend this park. Just… maybe bring some pepper spray?

Nice area besides the fact it’s next to a graveyard. Cleaner than I thought ! The area is big & there’s tons of grass, not just mud/​dirt. Sundays late afternoon is when I’ve gone & there’s been about 5 – 8 dogs there. All n all I enjoyed it there so did my pup !

All the owners that bring there big dogs here have dogs that dont like small dogs and expect you to keep your small dog in the small gated fly infested area. I’ll stick with going to the humane society park from now on where owners have more controlled friendlier dogs and respect for you and your dogs.

Jumbo dog park near Diamond Head. Ample space for your dog to run around and play! Majority of the dogs here are somehow of the larger breed, but occasionally I do see little Chihuahuas and other mini tail waggers.
Parking located across the street!

I like this dog park because the atmosphere is very comfortable & casual. My dog is smaller but plays well with big dogs and when we went to the Hawaii kai dog part we encountered a lot of snooty people who wanted her to not be out in the main area in case their dogs hurt her. While the concern was understood, I know my dog and was sad to see her forced to play alone. The Diamond Head bark park is the opposite. Everyone seems to like all the dogs to play & the small caged area is almost always left open. There are lots of benches & tables along with shady spots. The park is pretty well kept & most people are good about picking up after their dogs. I like how peaceful it is to sit here while my pup gets to let loose. I do recommend flea treatments as this park has been known to have but I have never really had a problem. Parking is right across the street, there’s about 12 stalls plus 2 more in a little alcove.

if you’ve got a big doggy then you’ve come to the right park, this is where it seems the big boys come to play. I normally come during the weekday mornings/​afternoons, so its never very busy, but there is always someone for my doggy to play with.
the only thing that bothers me about this place is that they will water the grass mid-​afternoon (which my dog just LOVES of course). I don’t mind that he gets all muddy, heck that’s why he’s there, but it just seems really wasteful to be running water at 12 noon. You should really be watering early morning, or early evening. Anytime else its just going to evaporate and do nothing for the grass.

This was the only dog park I was taking my chihuahua to for a while, until he gave me ringworm. I have come to believe it was from all the exposed dirt in the park. Since then I have stuck with taking him to the beach or to a field nearby my home to romp. Glad to see that they have started to take care of the grass though.
Haven’t had an issue with any dogs or owners the many times I have been here. Everyone I’ve encountered has been extremely friendly and knowledgable!

Most owners are good about watching their dogs and picking up after their dogs. A lot of regulars. Around 5 – 6 is when its the most busiest. If there is no parking you can park across the street at Red Cross.

Easy parking, water for your dog, lots of shade, kept pretty clean and room for your dog to run. If your dog is not tired, you can take him around diamond head for a walk/​run after that :)
Saw a sign there at the entrance mentioning that the park is in deficit though so they call for donation not to close next year.
If interested, you can send your donations to:
People & Pet Park Inc
PO Box 10 045
Honolulu, HI 96 816‑0045

Fleas!!! Super nasty… idiot owners. They don’t take responsibility for their dogs actions. My dog got attacked and owners did nothing! Small separate cage for small dogs… too all. Aggressive big dogs come to this park. This place smells of poop. it’s really nasty. There are dog toys left behind that are disgusting. Red dirt everywhere! I used to take my dog there but the owners are idiots.

Took my dog total of 5 times starting since 5 months ago. Apparently my dog looks like another persons dog and I was verbally attacked by a 40 – 50 yr old man and woman. Called me names, threatened me and told me my dog was an a-​hole. Never met them or their dog. Everyone else at the park told them they were being disrespectful and rude. Sad that the most aggressive thing there today was that couple and not a dog.

FIRST OF ALL… Treat your dogs for fleas before coming by. I know… duh it’s a dog park but seriously, there are fleas a-​plenty.
There is a little cage where you can put your dog if it’s misbehaving, anti social or just plain scared of big ones (as mine is). I’m not sure the reason why one would go to a dog park then separate their dog but hey, maybe it works for some. There are some muddy spots and dirty dog toys laying around but I don’t think the dogs mind one bit.
There are little dog «clicks» and thankfully, in spite of my 6# dog being scared out of her mind when I first put her down, she was able to find a small pact where she fit right in and that the larger dogs avoided.
There is also a super cool doggie water fountain. I dig it. Parking is across the street in an unpaved lot.

Too much exposed dirt and TICKS. I prefer to drive a few extra miles to Hawaii Kai Dog Park on weekends. During the week, we visit the unofficial Ala Wai Dog Park.

This park seems to be very popular with plenty of furry friends playing especially after 4pm. Fairly clean, courteous owners with well behaved dogs and safe for children to come along. The only gripe is that it’s on a hillside. Otherwise it’s one of the best dog parks on the island.

Great place for dogs to roam/​run around freely. I like how it’s shaded and there are a few benches for you to sit while waiting for your dog to tire themselves out.
One of the cleanest parks I’ve seen.

I can not begin to say how much this park means to me. When I first moved to Hawaii, I had a very hard time meeting people. Going to Bark Park has not only introduced my pup to many new friends, it also helped me make friends. It’s a great place to socialize and everyone bonds quickly. There is a sense of ownership at the park and regulars are quick to spread the aloha.
Living in a cramped condo, my pouch is home all day long in a small area. I try to take her daily to Bark Park. It’s wonderful for them to get out and run around. It assists in releasing their energy and helps them be better behaved dogs at home.
This beautiful park is full of flowers and plants. It’s very relaxing and my favorite time to go is on weekend mornings when it’s quite and I can just sit with a good book while my pup plays. If you are looking to socialize your dog, the best time to go is on weekdays around 5:30pm when the workday crowd is taking there dogs out. Usually at this time there are around 20 plus dogs there.
Poop bags are provided and owners MUST pick up after their pets. There’s a water fountain for people and for pets, lots of benches for sitting and even a community board where you can post messages.
Parking is across the street in the lot shared by Bark Park and The Red Cross. It is free to anyone who is going to these locations.
Owners with agressive dogs should not bring them to the park. Friendly and socialized dogs only please!
See you there!

Diamond Head Bark Park: «It’s where da bitches at»
(Review done by Koa M, subbing for Meg M)
Dude, ya know when you just feel blahhhh? Too many treats– ohhhh treats!- and not enough chasing birds or humping pillows?
Well Justin U and Mom (Meg M) thought I could use a romp around a dog park. Yea, yea, yea they always spout this stuff about socialization and this weird guy names Cesar Milan, dog torcher-​er or something like that… but if it had to do with being outside, running and other dogs, I was down for it.
Man, this place was a veritable smörgåsbord of smells– I coulda stayed here for hours just smelling the perimeters! But better than that– there were DOGS THERE! I mean you had your prissy shit-​zus not shutting up (so not attractive) but then you also had this gorgeous boxer, pit mix… (if I knew how to whistle I would)
(I don’t know about the mixed breed in the back. He tried some R. Kelly action on one of the pomeranians that I wasn’t a fan of…)
As great as my two hours here was, it was a little bit of a challenge of a situation… I mean I really wanted to socialize and everything but I HAD to protect Mom from who knows what could get her. She seemed a little anxious sitting there reading and sipping her iced coffee. Ugh she had the gall to ignore me, hoping it would convince me to play more but you just can rush these things, you know? I’m a pretty big deal, dogs come to ME. (Except for when I need to sniff their butt to check em out)
Mom was a little upset when I jumped up on her and got her pants dirty– c’mon, mom, thats what you get! There could have been more grass but there were garbage cans– for peeing on obviously– trees, and even a doggie sized water fountain.
Basically, we need to come back AND check out the ones in Mililani. (A jack russell from Waipio pointed me in that direction) I am still panting from the work out but these dog parks– what a genius idea!

**Read with your best Billy Mays voice** «Does your dog suffer from depression? Is your dog anti-​social, sad, and bored? Then your dog needs regular visits to the Diamond Head BARK PARK!»
*arf!*
Your dog will enjoy a huge grassy/​dirt field to play in and a plethora of broken-​in toys to play fetch and tug-​o-​war with. There are doggy AND human-​sized water fountains for your respective convenience, and people usually bring extra plastic bags to keep the poop bag container full & ready for battle.
This park gets a lot of paw traffic, so the grass is sparse and there’s a lot of dirt… which will get your dog dirty… and if it has been raining, it’ll get your dog muddy. But lucky for you… it’s a dog! and with a little doggie shampoo, some warm water and a pinch of TLC, your little pal will be as good as new. :) A bigger problem might be the fleas. My dogs have gotten fleas a couple of times after coming here… which is a bummer, but not the end of the world.
Otherwise, this place is the bees knees! There’s no shortage of fun, friendly dog-​lovers here who are always looking to have a conversation about man’s best friend.

I frequent this area on the weekends, since I run up and down Diamond Head Road and the surrounding areas. Very recently, I was asked to dog sit, and knowing me with dogs, I didn’t know what to expect. I found out that, she (the dog) wasn’t too bad, although she kept jumping on me like I was a sofa bed. I knew this was a favor to a friend of mine, while she was on the mainland for a few days visiting family, so I offered to take her dog. The Diamond Head Bark Park was your neighborhood park, but for dogs and their owners.
It’s just like any other park, although really small and fenced in, for the dog’s protection from vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Most people would bring their K-9’s after work, so late afternoon till early evening, until it gets dark. Its fun to see other dogs interacting and see how they socialize. Sometimes, fights can brake out, but it’s kind of hard to see if they are just playing or fighting. Maybe I’m just a newbie when it comes to this kind of thing.
Also, the smell of doggie urine is a turn off, but you tend to tolerate it. There is parking in a small lot nearby. It’s located next to the Diamond Head Cemetary, so it’s a bit creepy, but at least the park is in a desirable area. There are parking spots at Kapiolani Community College too. The park is kept up by the users of the park, so I’m not sure if there is a periodic clean up that goes on here by the State Parks and Rec department.