Kaipalaoa Landing Park ['60 Likes' on March 5, 2012!]
Malama Kaipalaoa, under leadership of Stan Lawrence has adopted this project. Contact Stan at Orchidland Surf, phone: 935-1533.
The Kaipalaoa Landing Park is located at the base of Waiānuenue Ave. It is an area frequented by surfers, fisherman, tourists, and residents. It also has a historical significance as legends note that the landing served as a campground for King Kamehameha I and where he declared the Law of the Splintered Paddle to assure protection and safe passage for all civilians. KaipaIaoa was also once a port of call for cargo and passengers.
Malama Kaipalaoa is a citizen group of volunteers who have adopted this Park. It is a small parcel of land, approximately 23,184 sq. ft. (.53 acres) that is the home to a U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse and a wastewater pump station. The State owns the land, and there is an executive order in process that would turn the land over to the County of Hawai‘i. Malama Kaipalaoa has also applied to the Dept. of Parks and Recreation to be a ‘Friends of the Park’.
We have a draft concept plan that includes the following amenities and improvements: accessibility improvements, showers, walkways and paths, low stone seat walls, picnic tables, landscaping, and other features to make this a safe and inviting recreational spot. The Park is located in the Shoreline Setback area and Special Management Area, thus requiring permits and an environmental assessment before improvements can be made.
- Would you like to support Malama Kaipalaoa?
- What other improvements would you like to see?
For more information or if you would like to help Malama Kaipalaoa, contact Stan Lawrence at 935-1533.
Primary Focus Area 2: Preserving Our Environment
Secondary Focus Area 3: Strengthening and Sustaining Our Community
January 24, 2012 (last changed April 22, 2013)
Top Comments
A safe cross walk will be essential for this gem to be fully appreciated. It would be terrific if more of downtown was pesdestrian traffic only.
Great idea Stan! In addition to a shower, it is important to have a crosswalk so that people can safely cross the street.
Kaipalaoa landing is one of the nicest spots on the bay and holds great historical significance. It is long overdue for an overhaul to make it more accessable and enjoyable for all our residents and visitors.
Showers are needed especially.
It would be great to have a plaque that describes the historical usage as well as commending the core group that has long supported this idea.
Hi Stan
Kristine Kubat here from Recycle Hawaii. We are working to see to it that the concrete sidewalks removed from the bus station are repurposed in the Downtown area. Can you think of anyway to use this material for fill or landscape or to make pavers at Kaipalaoa?
This is an important project for Hilo when you consider it’s history and current value one of the few surfing locations with access to the public on the East side of Hawaii Island. Please make it a safe, useful park with improved safe access with a crosswalk and showers. The showers could be located on the mauka side of the highway where there is already water lines.
Accessibility is the key. You presently have to climb over a concrete barrier to get to the area. I guess that an overhead walkway is about the only good option. With a shower and picnic facilities this would be a great addition to downtown Hilo.
Dear Susan,
Please delete the other entry for Kaipalaoa. The comments should be under this project.
Thank you,
Ken Wainwright
Great idea! Yes, I will support Malama Kaipalaoa.
A needed and soulful project worthy of all who actively enjoy water sports even if it seems like herding cats to enlist such support!
A good interpretive sign would help folks understand why Kaipolaoa is important. the name was actually the name used for the old village where downtown now stands
I’m all for preserving any part of historic Hilo Town. Great idea!!!
For more information and history on Kaipalaoa, check out http://www.astroday.net/kaipalaoa.html and also our facebook page at MalamaKaipalaoa WorkingGroup. Mahalo for the support.
A safe cross walk will be essential for this gem to be fully appreciated. It would be terrific if more of downtown was pesdestrian traffic only.
Parking?
Great idea Stan! In addition to a shower, it is important to have a crosswalk so that people can safely cross the street.
Kaipalaoa landing is one of the nicest spots on the bay and holds great historical significance. It is long overdue for an overhaul to make it more accessable and enjoyable for all our residents and visitors.
Showers are needed especially.
It would be great to have a plaque that describes the historical usage as well as commending the core group that has long supported this idea.