
Wailoa River State Recreation Area surrounds the Waiakea Pond and stretches along the banks of the Wailoa River right in downtown Hilo. This large, open grassy area with a pavilion and small picnic shelters is a great spot to take a run, have a picnic or throw a Frisbee.
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These Big Island park photos show why these places are among the most prized treasures protecting Hawaii Island’s natural and human history.