#Department of Parks and Recreation
New DPR website launched for public input on West Maui community center and field house
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation encourages West Maui community members and other stakeholders to offer feedback on the upcoming Lahaina community center and field house via a new website.
County Department of Parks and Recreation facility closures announced
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced facility closures in West Maui and in Central Maui.
Human Concerns and Parks departments present fiscal 2027 budget plans
Maui County departments presented budget proposals for fiscal year 2027 that prioritize rebuilding fire-damaged facilities in West Maui and expanding social services for the island’s aging population.
Temporary closures scheduled at County ballfields, pools
Temporary closures are scheduled at several County of Maui ballfields and pools. Softball fields 2 and 3 and soccer field 5 at Keōpūolani Regional Park will be closed while lighting fixtures are replaced starting Wednesday, April 1, through Aug. 26, 2026. All County pools will close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for pool guard in-service training.
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku to close half-day on Thursday
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will close from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for pool guard recruitment testing, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Shoreline coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park removed due to decline from coastal erosion, salt water
Eighteen of approximately 70 coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia were removed this past week after coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion caused the gradual decline and death of the trees closest to the shoreline, according to the County of Maui arborist and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
After upgrades, Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts to reopen as multipurpose courts facility Dec. 18
After undergoing extensive repairs and renovations, Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts will reopen Thursday, Dec. 18, as a multipurpose courts facility that includes pickleball, tennis, volleyball and basketball, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Maui Council explores ways to reduce alarming rate of ocean drownings
Maui County faces a disproportionately high rate of ocean drowning fatalities, driven largely by the high number of visitors lured by the ocean’s beauty but unprepared for its hidden dangers.
Maui Council gives final approval for Wailuku Executive Center purchase
The Maui County Council has given final approval to public acquisition of the four-story Wailuku Executive Center for $10 million to buy and renovate the property as the new headquarters for the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Volunteers sought for Baldwin Beach dune restoration project
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant Program, is inviting the community to help plant native coastal species at Baldwin Beach from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20.
Online registration to be held Nov. 1-15 for PALS Winter Program
Online registration for the Play and Learning Sessions Winter 2025 session will be open from Nov. 1 to 15, 2025, according to the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation. The PALS winter session runs from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. It’s open to children ages 5 to 12. PALS provides quality recreational activities designed […]
Free Skate Jam to be held at Keōpuōlani Skatepark on Aug. 16
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate are partnering to host a free Skate Jam event from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Keōpūolani Skatepark in Kahului.
Maui County Fair’s return faces a $500,000 fundraising hurdle from rising costs
The Maui County Fair is back Oct. 2-5 at the War Memorial Complex after a six-year absence, but organizers are now faced with the challenge of fundraising an additional $500,000 for infrastructure beyond the $1.5 million already allocated by the Maui County Council.
Menehune Basketball registration open through Aug. 14
Registration for the Menehune Basketball Program runs through Aug. 14 for Maui island youth, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The free youth league will take place Sept. 2 to Dec. 12. The Menehune Basketball Program is open to keiki in grades 6 through 8. All registered players will be placed on […]
Live music series ‘Sunset Tunes’ set for night performances in Kīhei
Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host “Sunset Tunes,” a free, outdoor music series featuring live performances by local musicians, on five Fridays in August and September at Kalama Beach Park in Kīhei. The family-friendly events will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 1, Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Sept. 5 […]
Community input sought July 22 on potential improvements to Kehalani Mauka Park
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input on potential improvement plans for the Kehalani Mauka Park during a community meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the park’s parking lot in Wailuku.
Temporary South, Central Maui park and facility closures set this month
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced several temporary closures at parks and recreation facilities this month for maintenance and operational needs.
All County pools on Maui to close for one-day staff training May 14
All County pools on Maui island will close for a one-day staff training on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
County of Maui Parks’ native plant nursery supports coastal restoration
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation native plant nursery, founded last year to support coastal dune restoration and promote sustainable practices across Maui County, is currently cultivating more than 30 native plant species.
Fall 2025 season tri-annual applications available for Maui facilities
Permit applications will be accepted for recreational use of pools, gyms, fields, stadiums and tennis courts during the activity period from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
