Central Bark Dog Parks (Holualoa)

Location: 78-6767 Mamalahoa Hwy in Holualoa, Keauhou mauka by County Department of Water Supply (bill payment) and Donkey Mill Art Center.  From Kuakini Highway, turn north on Haawina Street, and turn left on Mamalahoa Highway.  Look for the County Department of Water Supply blue sign on Kuakini at Haawina Street.

Hours: Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Website: http://www.hihs.org/shelters/central-bark

Cost: FREE

Amenities: The dog parks have two full size bathrooms, outdoor sinks with soap, poop bag dispenser, and shade pavilions and benches.  The 1-acre “large dog” dog park includes a “splash pad,” hills and boulders to climb and wander on, and the “small dog” dog park has a small plastic kiddie pool.

Bark Park Rules For Dogs and Their People

• Vaccinations and County dog license should be current.
• Dogs and children must be accompanied by an adult.
• A maximum of three dogs per adult.
• Owners must carry a leash and closely supervise their dogs and children.
• Aggressive, mounters, in heat or sick dogs not allowed.
• Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting.
• Off leash dogs should be under voice control.
• Strollers, carriages, bicycles and toys are not allowed.
• Equipment is for dogs only.
• Children cannot climb on equipment or play in water features.
• Pick up and dispose of dog poop immediately.
• We ask that you please exit if your dog becomes unruly.

Hawaii Island Humane Society’s (HIHS) Central Bark Dog Parks consists of two dog parks (one acre for large dogs and a completely separate smaller area for small dogs no larger than 25 pounds) and is the first phase of the humane society’s Animal Community Center (ACC), which encompasses 12 acres that were once an orchid farm that was donated to HIHS.  Subsequent phases of the ACC include larger areas to house more animals, a cat barn, welcome center, veterinary clinic, kupuna room, and an education center. Ultimately, HIHS will move all of its Kona shelter operations to the ACC.  There are many ways to donate to the maintenance of these amazing dog parks or towards the other phases of the ACC, which are still in great need of funding.  Please visit www.hihs.org/animal-community-center to donate.

The gate leading into the small dog dog park. Dogs must be no more than 25 pounds to enter.