Wailoa River State Recreation Area | Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii
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Located on the banks of the Wailoa River, the Wailoa River State Recreation Area is a public park in Hilo that offers a variety of places to picnic, wander, and relax. Encircling Waiakea Pond, a spring-fed estuary that is home to a variety of saltwater species, the Wailoa River State Recreation Area is home to two memorials, one of which honors tsunami victims while the other honors Vietnam War veterans. The park is also home to the Wailoa Center, which features changing cultural displays that tell the story of the region.

Piilani St, Hilo, HI 96720, Phone: 808-984-8109

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