Keaiwa Heiau State Park

Beautiful. Great for a birthday party or photoshoot. Be respectful of the heiau and the wild life out there including the beautiful but Loud parrots lol. Love it up there

Every trip back home my uncle brings us up and we sit and have lunch, catch up and talk about stuff, and enjoy the view and vibe.
I really wish visitors would show more respect. Today there were folks running in and snapping photos inside the heiau like it was a amusement park attractions.
Other than that it was another great visit!

First time coming here and actually getting out of the car. Really nice place at the top of Aiea Heights. There is a lot of parking available, just need to watch out for those chickens! :O
Pro’s:
Nice, breezy, cozy little place where you can go and have a nice picnic with your friends, loved ones and even just to go take a nice hike. From what I hear about the hike it’s amazing views and just breathe-​taking! Something that I need to try and do very soon! Also there are many benches and patio’s where people can sit and relax.
Con’s:
I would say that the only thing that a lot of us don’t like is that the park closes at a certain time and once those gates are closed… well lets just say we’re not leaving anytime soon.
Comments;
The only time that I’ve come here was just to eat lunch with my boyfriend and spend time together sense I had to go to doctor appointments all day long. Loved it there nice place to eat and just spend time in nature.

At the top end of Aiea Heights Drive, you’ll find Kea’iwa State Park. This park has camping grounds, the Aiea Loop Trail (4.8-miles long) and the Kea’iwa Heiau (for which the park was named). As you approach the state park, you’ll pass through a residential area then suddenly the park sign appears off to your left. Soon after you pass through the gate, the ruins of the heiau are readily in sight and there is a shaded open pavillion and public restrooms nearby. Several parking spaces are available. When you exit your vehicle, you’ll get a breath of clean, cool, fresh air and you’ll see yourself surrounded by tall Cook pine trees, ti leaf plants and lush grassy areas.
The focal historic point in this park is the Kea’iwa Heiau. What is a heiau? It is a Hawaiian temple. These temples were dedicated to many categories such as to start or win battles or wars, healing the sick, start or stop rain, increase population, and even to «bless» sea voyages. Heiaus were used to support and achieve successes in ancient Hawaiian Life. In ancient times, only Priests and Chiefs were allowed to enter. Heiaus are considered sacred by many and are to be treated with respect and reverence. Not all of Hawai’i’s heiaus are open to the public. The Kea’iwa heiau is special as it is one of several recognized heiaus on O’ahu that is open to the public. Heiaus have been found from the coastline up to the mountains or hills on all of the Hawaiian islands. Kea’iwa («the mysterious») was used specifically for healing. The kahuna lapaau (herb doctor) would compound herbal healing concoctions and «prescribed» with a prayer. The lushness of the mountain allowed for herb gardens to be grown to be produced into medicines.
Just wandering around this park up in the hillside you can take in the beauty, tranquility, history and cool breezes while leaving all of your cares or stresses below. Now, relax and take a deep breath of Hawai’i.
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A wonderful gem tucked away in the hillside of Aiea, that’s for sure! Loved checking out their heiau, which (for those who don’t know) is a sacred place and needs to be treated with respect. Also a good recreation area that has plenty of parking, places to have picnics, and there’s a road loop that takes you to other picnic locations and a hiking trail.