Pililaau Army Recreation Center

Directional sign pointing to the front gate of Pililaau Army Recreation Center.
Looking at the beach and cabins at the Pililaau ARC.
Looking west past the seawall at the Pililaau ARC.

Pililaau Army Recreation Center (part of the Armed Forces Recreation Centers system) is located on the island of Oahu provides 39 beachfront cabins, one distinguished visitor cabin, an equipment rental center and a pavilion for active duty, reserve, for retired military personnel to use. Located at Pokai Bay, PARC is 35 miles from Waikiki and 18 miles from Schofield Barracks, on the Leeward Coast. The gentle waves and sand beaches for families, snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts. All cabins come furnished with linens, have air conditioning and ceiling fans, as well as, cable TV and telephone, a private sundeck and barbecue grill. The kitchens are equipped with cooking utensils, tableware, and dishes.

Map showing where the PARC is located on the island of Oahu.
Map showing PARC cabins and buildings at Pokai Bay, Hawaii.

The Herbert K. Pililaau ARC is named for Herbert Kalili Pililaau a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War.[1]

References

  1. Wiers, Jack (August 21, 2009). "Pililaau: A hero's legacy lives on at local Army recreation facility". army.mil. U.S. Army. Retrieved July 4, 2017.

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