Dogs Allowed #7 - Sandy Beach Park Traditional Cache

I recently found out that most Oʻahu public parks, while enforced inconsistently, do not allow dogs anywhere in the park whether leashed or not.  There has to be an explicit sign saying it's an On Leash or Off Leash Park.  That list is determined by the Directory of the City's Parks and Recreation Department and this director is appointed by the mayor.  See the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) 10-1.6 and 10-1.7 for more information if curious.  

There are 8 parks listed in my area that have designated Leashed Dog Areas, so I decided to check them all out to see if I would bring my dog there.  This small number of "parks" that are listed on the city's website for my area are listed below.  Come with me on this journey and you can check out these parks too.  The park where this cache is located in Mauʻumae Nature Preserve

Leave a note in the log on how dog friendly the park looks.  For the dog owners, how likely you would be to bring your dogs here more than once? 

 My personal rating for this one is maybe 7/10.  There is a lot of wide open space for a dog to run around, but since they are only allowed on leash here, that doesn't really matter.  There is not a lot of shade here, so I would need to take my dog here early morning or evening, when it isn't as hot.  Since this would be a nice place to see a sunrise or sunset, I am giving it a higher rating.  Public restrooms nearby and often there is a food truck here selling food.  The Hawaii Kai dog park is reasonably close to here, and also Makapuʻu Lighthouse trail, both of which are good during similar times of day, as long as you make sure you are out of there before it gets too hot for your dog.  Overall, it isn't a bad option, but it is the furtherest park away from town in the list above, so it still seems more useful for people who live close by than as a real alternative for people in town looking for a dog friendly park to visit.