Ahalanui Park Review

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Ahalanui Park

  • Address: Hwy. 137, 2½ mi south of junction of Hwy. 132, Puna, HI | Map It
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

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This park was established with a federal grant in the mid-1990s to replace those lost to the lava flows at Kalapana. It's 2½ mi south of the intersection of highways 132 and 137 on the Kapoho Coast, southeast of Pahoa town. There's a half-acre pond fed by thermal freshwater springs mixed with seawater, which makes for a relaxing soak. There have been occasional reports of bacterial contamination by the health department, which is typical with hot springs. Check with on-duty lifeguards and follow any posted advisory signs. Facilities include portable restrooms, outdoor showers, and picnic tables; no drinking water is available.

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Reviewed by Rockgirl from Jacksonville, FL on 7/19/07
This park was beautiful and the water was calm and warm in spots (The incoming cool ocean water over the rock wall cooled the pool) but surrounding the pool were tons of signs saying that the water was not sanitized and that you were at risk for bacterial infection if you had open cuts. I have to be honest, the signs kind of freaked my husband and I out a bit!

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 4.0
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