Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens

What We Do

Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens, organized in 2012, helps preserve and improve this 20+ acre Japanese style park by 1) maintenance and cleanup efforts 2) raising funds for capital improvements, and 3) helping to plan community events.

Who We Are

It all began with love for a special place. There have been many people who loved and cared for Liliʻuokalani gardens since its begining in 1917. Today, Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering its beauty and connection to the Hilo community.

Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens formed in 2012 and work under a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Hawai`i Parks and Recreation Department. Our function is to maintain the park, raise funds for improvements, and co-sponsor community events. We coordinate over 1,000 volunteers a year in fostering 24 acres of verdant cultural landscape.

Cause Areas

Social Services, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Education & Training, Advocacy, Community Engagement