The land was bequeathed by Hawaii's last monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani for public use. A major part of the park consists of the largest Yedo-style gardens outside of Japan and built in the early 1900's as a memorial to immigrant Japanese who worked on the old Waiakea sugar plantation. You'll find bridges, fishponds, a lovely gazebo and beautiful statues.
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By John Fischer, About.com
Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens
Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens, Waiakea Peninsula
Photo by John Fischer
Protruding into Hilo Bay, just southeast of downtown, the Waiakea Peninsula is home to the Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens. The park and gardens cover about 30 acres of land. It is located along Banyan Drive and within easy walking distance of Hilo's major hotels.
Index: Hilo Area Attractions
- Banyan Drive and Coconut Island
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Nani Mau Gardens
- Hilo Farmers Market
- Historic Downtown Hilo
- Kaumana Caves
- Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens
- Lyman Museum and Lyman Mission House
- Pacific Tsunami Museum
- Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
- Wailuku River State Park - Rainbow Falls/Boiling Pots
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