Hickam Community Playground — Attraction in Oʻahu

This is a rather large play area on Hickam, located near the Hickam Pool. Lots of room for kids to run, climb, slide, fall down and more.

The play area has a fence that goes around it, but not completely. It also has a sand surface, which is good except when there are small sticks buried in the sand and you step on them. There is also a fair amount of weeds geowing in the sandy area. Lastly, some of the equipment needs repair or will in the near future. It cane still be used, but may not last for a few more years.

Beyond that, no real issues. Our kids loved it, it was safe, there are nearby facilities if needed and the beach is a short trip away. I recommend taking your kids, they...

This park hasn't changed much in years. For the amount of use it gets, it receives very little attention from the Navy. There are parts cracking and breaking a part. The sand needs racked and vegetation control would help. Also, there is zero lighting around this park and as it gets dark early during the winter, kids have to cut out early. Wish they'd spend more time keeping up with this park, because the...

The only park we've seen so far that has swing but they need to add more. It only has 4 total (2 baby swing and 2 for older kids). It has a lot of slide for younger and older kids. Bring a bucket and shovel and the kids will enjoy digging the sand as well. Limited parking spots but has shaded picnic table and benches. The bathroom is...