Wailoa River State Recreation Area is a landscaped state park set around the Wailoa River in Hilo, used for walking, picnicking, informal games and boat fishing. It has a boat ramp, and fishing restrictions apply. Pavilions can be rented for day use. Wailoa Center, inside the park, has two galleries with changing art and cultural exhibits that are free and open to the public. The center is open on weekdays, is closed on weekends and state holidays, and is reached from Piopio Street. USGS notes a memorial at Wailoa Park to the Shinmachi community, which was devastated by a tsunami. The park is open daily during daylight hours, and there is no entrance fee. Alcohol, smoking and commercial activities are not allowed. Near the river mouth wharf, the County warns of boat and motor vehicle traffic.
Wailoa Center is reached through Piopio Street.
