Thomas Square is Honolulu's oldest community park. It was conceived in 1843 as the first public park on the island of Oahu by Adm. Richard Thomas, its namesake.
Thomas Square occupies an entire block. Large Banyan trees make it particularly shady -- and inviting. Usually there are only a few people in the park at any time. Parking can be a little tight in the area. On weekends, however, there are frequently craft fairs held in this park, and those are always popular. The park is nicely situated in front of the picturesque Academy of Art and the Academy Art Center at one side. Across King Street on the Makai side of the park is the Neil S. Blaisdell Center that includes a performing art center, and small convention and exhibit facilities. In center of the park and rather buried in the large trees is a fountain.
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