Facility Overview
The Day Care Parking area located at 454 Ulupaina Street in Kailua, Hawaii, provides dedicated open-air surface parking tailored to serve the local child care facility, staff, parents, and community visitors. Situated in a peaceful neighborhood setting just off major Windward Oahu thoroughfares, this ground-level parking lot offers direct, unobstructed access without vertical clearance barriers. Because there are no overhead structures or low clearance decks, the lot comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, minivans, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof passenger transport vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Nestled in Kailua on Oahu’s scenic Windward coast, 454 Ulupaina Street is positioned conveniently close to both residential communities and vibrant town hubs:
- Kailua Town Center: Located less than a 5-minute drive (approx. 1 mile) away, home to popular dining spots, local boutiques, Whole Foods Market, and Target.
- Kawainui Marsh & Walking Trails: Situated nearby, providing access to scenic walking paths and protected wetland wildlife viewing.
- Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach: World-renowned windward beaches are located just 2 to 3 miles east (an 8- to 10-minute drive), popular for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
- Kailua District Park: A short drive away, offering tennis courts, swimming facilities, and sports fields.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The parking lot is readily accessible directly from Ulupaina Street, with seamless connections to Oneawa Street, Hamakua Drive, and Kailua Road. Regional commuters can quickly connect to the Pali Highway (Route 61) or H-3 Freeway for straightforward travel to Downtown Honolulu, Kaneohe, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The area is also served by Oahu\'s public bus transit (TheBus), with nearby stops along Oneawa Street offering convenient routes across the Windward district and toward Ala Moana Center.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Convenient open-air surface stalls with clear stall markings.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating high-roof vans, SUVs, and trucks.
- Designated short-term drop-off and pick-up access for parents and visitors.
- Direct sidewalk connectivity leading safely to facility entrances.
- Paved asphalt surface with street-level ingress and egress.
Ideal For
- Parents and guardians dropping off or picking up children during weekday hours.
- Day care educators, administrative staff, and authorized service personnel.
- Local visitors attending authorized meetings and community activities on-site.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Due to the facility\'s nature, peak vehicle activity occurs during morning drop-off (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM) and late afternoon pick-up (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM). Drivers should exercise extreme caution, maintain slow speeds under 5 mph, and watch carefully for young children and pedestrians. Parking is typically reserved for patrons, parents, and staff during active operating hours.
