#Parks And Recreation
Nēnē that lost mate has found new partner and is once again nesting in Hilo park
Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation have posted signs marking the nesting area.
Vandals cut wires to basketball court lights at Waiʻale, Waiehu Terrace parks
Lights at both the Waiʻale Park and Waiehu Terrace Park basketball courts are temporarily out of service. The outage is due to vandals severing light control box wiring.
Arson reported at multiple Kauaʻi parks
Trees at Lydgate Beach Park, ‘Anini Beach Park and Anahola Beach Park were recently found burned. Police reports have been made.
Survey seeks resident feedback on countywide parks and recreation use, needs
Starting June 1, Maui County households will be randomly offered an invitation to complete the survey. Responses will help guide the department in managing and developing parks, facilities and recreation programs.
Ask the Mayor: No Water Fountains at Upcountry Skate Park
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his office staff.
Public Invited to Comment on South Maui Park Plan
The Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to offer comments on the South Maui Community Park master plan update on Feb. 7.
Maui Facility Use Application Period, Oct. 1-12 for Winter Season
The county Department of Parks & Recreation will begin accepting application requests in October for Tri-Annual Permits for the winter 2019 season for all leagues and recreational programs on Maui.
One-Stop Recruitment July 27 for Lifeguard Hopefuls
The County of Maui will be holding a one-stop recruitment day on July 27 for pool guard trainees, which can be the first step to a career as a lifeguard.
Council to vote on Park Dedication Approval Process
Members of the Maui County Council this week will vote on the approval process for the dedication of land and improvements for new county parks. The bill was designed so that park requirements would be fulfilled prior to final subdivision approval. Under existing laws, approval at times of a park dedication, takes place after the […]
Fair to Affect Service Hours for County Offices, Pool Hours at War Memorial Complex
Hours of operation for Coach Soichi Sakamoto Swimming Pool and service hours for County of Maui offices located at the War Memorial Gym complex will be adjusted beginning Thursday to accommodate Maui County Fair activities. The changes will be as follows: Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool: Thursday and Friday: closes early at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and […]
Phone Service for County of Maui Offices with 270 prefixes to be restored by Wednesday morning
County of Maui phone service provider, Wavecom Solutions, formerly known as Pacific LightNet, was among those affected by the fiber optic outage early this morning in the Molokai Channel. The company anticipates restoration of service to 270 prefix numbers by tomorrow morning. Affected offices include the County of Maui building in Wailuku, DMVL and Real […]
Budget impacts result in one day per week Maui pool closures
Budget impacts have resulted in additional pool closure days on Maui. The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that beginning July 1, 2010, all County swimming pools will close one day per week in efforts to meet a loss in funding and personnel for Fiscal Year 2011
VIDEO: Mayor Tavares says she will not sign the Council’s version of the FY 2011 budget
By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares today said she will not sign the council’s version of the 2011 budget, saying the council showed disregard for the departments’ financial and operating knowledge and expertise. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzFMjeN1mYc /] “It will become law without my signature or endorsement, as provided for in the charter,” said Tavares. “I […]
Maui site of Guinness World Record swimming attempt
The Kihei Aquatic Center is listed as one of more than 175 sites around the world attempting to set a Guinness World Record by holding a simultaneous swimming lesson. The Kihei event will start at 4 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010, with registration begining at 3 a.m. Participants of all ages are welcome, but […]
Mayor says deletion of funds hamper completion of S Maui Park Phase 1A
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares urged the council on Tuesday to reconsider funding for the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Fire and Public Safety. Her testimony was given prior to the passage of the budget on first reading in a unanimous 8-0 vote. The latest adjustments proposed by the Mayor were not […]
