Richardson Ocean Park

Richardson Ocean Park is a popular and scenic family-friendly beach on the shore east of Hilo. It has a small black sand beach but mostly has an irregular lava rock shoreline with swimming areas and tide pools galore.

The park is especially popular with families due to the protected swimming areas and lifeguards who are on hand every day. Swimming and snorkeling are the biggest activities at Richardson Ocean Park.

The park itself is a picturesque spot with grass lawns surrounding natural freshwater pools. It’s a superb place to get out for a walk. If you like tidepools, continue through the park to the point and explore around the lava rock shore there.

To find Richardson Ocean Park from downtown Hilo, drive east on Kamehameha Avenue then Kalanianaole Street. The parking lot is well signed near the end of this road about five miles from the Hilo waterfront.

Address

2355 Kalanianaole St
Hilo, HI 96720

Phone

808-961-8311

Park Name

Richardson Ocean Park

Other Names

Richardson's Ocean Center, Beach Park

Owner

County

Pet Details

No dogs allowed at county beach parks

Fees

Free day-use parking

Activities

Snorkeling, Swimming, Fishing, Picnicking, Sunbathing, Tidepooling

Amenities

Lifeguards, Restrooms, Showers, Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Benches, Grass Lawns, Tide Pools, Ponds