Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Honolulu

22 outdoor adventures for families in Honolulu. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.

Highest rated: Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor Center, Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden, Wahiawā Botanical Garden. 18 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor CenterFree

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor Center

4.8(1,006)

Ages: All ages — great from infants to teens

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden

Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden

4.8(4,302)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

Outdoor
Wahiawā Botanical GardenFree

Wahiawā Botanical Garden

4.7(1,572)

Ages: All ages

Outdoor
Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch

4.7(20,419)

Ages: 5 and up

Outdoor
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

4.6(2,084)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up (snorkeling is the main draw)

Outdoor
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and GardensFree

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens

4.6(3,032)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Koko Crater Botanical GardenFree

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

4.6(2,044)

Ages: 5 and up

Outdoor
Foster Botanical Garden

Foster Botanical Garden

4.6(1,953)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hickam Community PlaygroundFree

Hickam Community Playground

4.5(111)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kolowalu ParkFree

Kolowalu Park

4.5(130)

Ages: 2–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Manoa Valley PlaygroundFree

Manoa Valley Playground

4.5(20)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Paki Community ParkFree

Paki Community Park

4.5(190)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Honolulu Zoo PlaygroundFree

Honolulu Zoo Playground

4.4(11)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kamanele ParkFree

Kamanele Park

4.4(73)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Paki PlaygroundFree

Paki Playground

4.4(182)

Ages: 2–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Booth District ParkFree

Booth District Park

4.4(310)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Navy Housing PlaygroundFree

Navy Housing Playground

4.4(28)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Waiʻalae Iki Neighborhood ParkFree

Waiʻalae Iki Neighborhood Park

4.4(220)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Vickers ParkFree

Vickers Park

4.3(101)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kalakaua Recreation Center PlaygroundFree

Kalakaua Recreation Center Playground

4.3(26)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Ala Wai Community ParkFree

Ala Wai Community Park

4.2(700)

Ages: All ages welcome

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Liliʻuokalani Botanical GardenFree

Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden

4.0(591)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Honolulu?
22 outdoor family activities in Honolulu. Highest rated: Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor Center, Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden, Wahiawā Botanical Garden, Kualoa Ranch, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Honolulu?
18 outdoor activities in Honolulu are free, including Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor Center, Wahiawā Botanical Garden, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
How many outdoor activities in Honolulu are stroller-friendly?
17 of the 22 outdoor activities in Honolulu are fully stroller-friendly.

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