This is a not-so-hidden peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Chinatown. First, the nuts-n-bolts: There is a small, free, parking lot off Kaimuki, near the Nu'uanu intersection, but be aware that the gates are closed at (or, often, shortly before 5pm). There is a bathrooms building, but it's been locked for the past few years. There are a number of picnic tables scattered throughout the park, and a windjng paved walkway, with handrails on any of inclined parts, that allows for folx with wheelchairs or limited mobility to enjoy the space. And, OH!, what a space!

The walkway trundles through an average park setting, cutting pretty close to the neighboring apartment complex, at an easy decline running alongside the Nu'uanu stream. From this side, you can see a disappointing amount of trash and debris in the water. It's really unfortunate, because you can tell a lot of it is washed here from upstream, not left by visitors to this area. Across a small bridge over the stream bed is a lush, grassy basin, with another (locked) building. This one seems more for events or something? This side of the stream has weeping willow trees, and view of the stream, with its charming little waterfall, that is less cluttered with garbage. It looks like the set of an overly romanticized historical novel, or one of those Hallmark hall-of-fame movies my grandmother used to watch.

At any rate, it's beautiful here, and not nearly as busy as one would expect. The foliage all around shuts out the noises of the city and highway, and creates the illusion of being in a faraway place. I strongly recommend this for anyone who wants to escape the grind, find inspiration, or do a good deed and clean up the litter!