Playgrounds With Swings on O‘ahu

We’ve got the scoop on the location of your keiki’s favorite playground attraction, albeit few and far between.

April 17, 2023

Laura Dornbush,

Playgrounds with swings on Oahu — Photo: Maria Kanai

Swings are arguably the most coveted spot at the park. Yet, we continuously hear from caregivers that playgrounds with swings are hard to come by on O‘ahu. So, we assume you have also noticed that most of the island’s playgrounds are void of this fan-favorite attraction. Or, maybe you’ve even witnessed the removal of swings at your neighborhood parks over the years, whether it be because they were deemed unsafe or, perhaps, too difficult to maintain.

The good news is that there are still a few places across the island where kids can feel like they are flying, learn to pump their legs, and live childhood to the fullest. We spoke with Punahele Crowell, Parks Grounds Improvement Supervisor with the City & County of Honolulu, to get an update. Check out our list of playgrounds with swings on O‘ahu below and dive into the interactive Google Map to find the ones nearest you. If we’ve missed any swings in your neighborhood, feel free to message HONOLULU Family’s Editor at jasminec@honolulumagazine.com, so we can add to the list for all to enjoy!

ʻĀweoweo Beach Park
68-197 Au St., Waialua

Beretania Community Park
1290 Aala St., Honolulu

Booth District Park
2331 Kaneali‘i Ave., Pauoa

Cartwright Neighborhood Park
1313 Makiki St., Honolulu

Ka‘elepulu Mini Park
207 Awakea Rd., Kailua

Kailua District Park
21 S Kainalu Dr., Kailua

Kaimukī Community Park
3521 Wai‘alae Ave., Kaimukī

Kamanele Park
2721 Ka‘aipu Ave., Mānoa

Kamehameha Community Park
1400 Kalihi St., Kalihi

Kānewai Community Park
2659 Dole St., Honolulu

Pākī Community Park
3503 Lē‘ahi Ave., Waikīkī

Pōhākupu Mini Park
1329 Kailua Rd., Kailua