Ulu La‘au (Waimea Nature Park)

Ulu La’au, the Waimea Nature Park, is a 10-acre public park in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii, managed by the Waimea Outdoor Circle, a volunteer branch of the statewide nonprofit The Outdoor Circle founded in 1912. Established in 1999 on formerly pastureland at approximately 2,600 feet elevation, the park features extensive restoration efforts including native Hawaiian plant propagation, endemic species preservation, and the largest collection of ʻōhiʻa lehua trees in a single location, complemented by educational facilities and community programs. The park is free and open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for public enjoyment including walking, picnicking, nature study, and dog walking, supported entirely by volunteers and community donations.