Ever drive past somewhere so many times and think to yourself, "I should stop here sometime...", but you never do it? That is what I have thought every time I've driven past Lili'uokalani Gardens.
Located in the city, this small oasis is green, beautiful, clean, and has a significant sized waterfall. There are picnic tables for snacking or lunching. There are bathrooms on site and a parking lot at the top end of this park.
We ended up here last week because I had been holed up inside the house with under the weather thirteen and five year olds. By day two, we were feeling stir crazy and I figured some fresh air could do us all some good.
I didn't want to overexert anyone so strolling along the path after the bridge from the waterfall and back down again was the perfect amount to get our blood pumping and our feet moving.
I was so pleasantly surprised to see this waterfall tucked away in this town neighborhood...especially after a recent hike to Manoa Falls only to be rewarded with ZERO water flowing from the falls.
This waterfall seemed like Niagra in comparison. Even though the water looked clear and delightful, we did not take a dip as there was a big Leptospirosis Warning sign at the base of the falls.
If you are looking for a nice retreat into nature without having to exert too much time, money, or energy, Lili'uokalani Gardens is the spot.
Thank goodness for friends who had been here previously to remind us to take a moment, stop in, and enjoy what this park has to offer.
And if you are lucky, you can enjoy a special treat with your favorite little monkey afterwards...
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