4. Old Sumo Ring Pavilion
Dedicated in 1971 to house local sumo tournaments, the sumo ring was used until the mid-1990s. The feature's floor was cemented in 1999-2000 park improvements. It housed a large wooden picnic table, the only one in the Japanese landscape. Use of the pavilion was on a first-come-first-served basis. Regular uses through September 2025 included yoga classes, family gatherings, and Sunday services. Occasionally the pavilion was reserved as part of a whole park rental by community organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association.
Ground termites infested the wood and the beams began to crack. The pavilion was scheduled for demolition in 202
Photos courtesy of Dayva Keolanui.
