The Revised Ordinance of Honolulu

§ 10-1.2 Park rules.

(a)   Within the limits of any public park, it is unlawful for any person to:

(1)   Willfully or intentionally destroy, damage, or injure any property;

(2)   Climb onto any tree, except those designated for climbing, or to climb onto any wall, fence, shelter, building, statue, monument, or other structure, excluding play apparatus;

(3)   Swim, bathe, wade in, or pollute the water of any ornamental pool or fountain;

(4)   Kindle, build, maintain, or use any fire, other than in a grill or brazier;

(5)   Annoy, molest, kill, wound, chase, shoot, or throw missiles at any animal or bird;

(6)   Distribute, post, or place any commercial handbill or circular, notice, or other advertising device or matter, except as permitted by the terms of any agreement relating to the use of park property;

(7)   Use any surfboard or devices or materials with jagged or rough ends and edges, which are dangerous to surfers, swimmers, or bathers;

(8)   Construct or fabricate surfboards;

(9)   Permit any animal to enter and remain within the confines of any public park area except as otherwise provided in this article;

(10)   Feed any animal or bird when signs are posted prohibiting such feeding;

(11)   Wash, polish, or repair cars or other vehicles;

(12)   Enter or remain in any public park during the night hours that the park is closed; provided that signs are posted indicating the hours that the park is closed, except that a person may traverse a public beach park using the most direct route during park closure hours for the purpose of reaching the shoreline;

(13)   Camp at any park not designated as a campground;

(14)   Fail to comply with any sign or notice posted by the City and County of Honolulu; and

(15)   Use, place, occupy, leave, or in any other manner, situate a shopping cart.

Penalty

Any person convicted of a violation of this article will be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Additional Information

Please note that Ala Moana Beach Park does not permit animals. However, there are dog-friendly parks located within District 1. For additional options, please click the link below.

For an interactive map of all dog park locations visit: bit.ly/OahuParkMap