Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden is a large garden in Kaneohe with plants from tropical regions worldwide. Collections are organized by geographic origin, including areas like Africa, Hawaii, and Polynesia.

The garden was built in 1982 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as part of a flood control project for the Kaneohe region. This origin shows how a practical infrastructure project became a public space for the community.

The name Ho'omaluhia comes from Hawaiian and means a place of gathering and protection. Today visitors walk among plants arranged by their origins, learning about flora from different parts of the tropical world.

The grounds are open daily for visitors with walking paths and picnic areas throughout. Comfortable shoes are helpful as some paths go over hilly terrain.

The grounds contain a large lake with walking paths around it, where visitors can watch waterfowl and other wildlife. Quiet moments by the water provide contrast to the tropical plant variety.

Location: Kaneohe

Inception: 1982

GPS coordinates: 21.38780,-157.80800

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03