Lucy Wright Park, Kauai

#28 among attractions in Kauai

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Lucy Wright Park is a 4.48 acres park in the town of Waimea. The park is named after Lucy Wright, a prominent member of the Waimea community and the first native Hawaiian schoolteacher. Lucy Wright Park is on the southeast side of the mouth of the Waimea River. The Cook Landing Site is accessible from the park. ()

Opened: 1986 (38 years ago)Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°57'12"N, 159°39'58"W

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4471 A alawai roadWaimea (Waimea Ahupua`a)Kauai United States

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Lucy Wright Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hofgaard Park, Russian Fort Elizabeth, Cook Landing Site, Waimea Canyon State Park.

~680 ftNW
Park
Hofgaard Park, Kauai
4 min walk • Hofgaard Park is a narrow park between Kaumuali'i Highway and Waimea Road in the town of Waimea. The park was named after Judge Christopher Blom Hofgaard who was a resident in Waimea. It features a statue of Captain Cook, which is a replica of an original statue in Whitby, England.
~970 ftSE
Walking tours and scenic ocean views
Russian Fort Elizabeth, Kauai
5 min walk • Russian Fort Elizabeth is a National Historic Landmark and is administered as the Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park just southeast of present-day Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi.
~470 ftSW
Memorial, Historical place
Cook Landing Site, Kauai
3 min walk • The Cook Landing Site in Waimea on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii, is where Captain James Cook landed at the mouth of the Waimea River on January 20, 1778.
0.4 miNW
Impressive gorge with canyon views
Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai
12 min walk • Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lucy Wright Park?

Nearby attractions include Cook Landing Site, Kauai (3 min walk), Hofgaard Park, Kauai (4 min walk), Russian Fort Elizabeth, Kauai (5 min walk), Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai (12 min walk).