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  Parks & Recreation Minimize

PROMOTING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF OUR ISLAND HOME KAUAʻI...

Department Goals

  • To develop, improve and maintain quality recreational facilities.
  • To coordinate, implement and maintain/monitor beautification and safety of County property.

Department of Parks and Recreation
4444 Rice St.
Moʻikeha Building, Suite 105

Lihue, HI 96766

Phone:  (808)241-4460

Fax:       (808)241-5126

 

Camping and Facility Use Permits are issued by the Permits Section.

Phone:  (808)241-4463 or e-mail:  recpermits@kauai.gov

     
  Program Information Minimize
NEW: "SUMMER PROGRAM ONLINE REGISTRATION"

LINK POSTED AT 8:00 A.M.  

 

DATE:  Wednesday, May 15, 2013

METHOD OF PAYMENT:  Credit card, Debit card or echeck

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

"The County of Kauaʻi, Department of Parks and Recreation has transitioned to "ONLINE REGISTRATION"

County Neighborhood center personnel will be available to assist those without computers for the new online registration process at Lihue NC, Kapaa NC, Kilauea NC, Koloa NC, Kalaheo NC, Hanapepe NC, & Kekaha NC  *All online fees will apply

 

                 * New and adjusted 2013 Summer Program Fees

Number of Children Regular Rate Online Registration Fee Total Cost
1 Child $75.00 $7.50 $82.50
2 Children $95.00 $9.50 $104.50

3 Children

$115.00 11.50 $126.50

4 Children

$135.00 $13.50 $148.50

 

2013 SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION

Ages: 5-11 years old

 

Program Dates:  June 10th-July 19th, 2013 (No program June 11th & July 4th)

 

Program Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

 

Locations:  King K. Elementary, Wilcox Elementary, Lihue NC, Kapaa NC, Kilauea NC, Koloa Elementary, Kalaheo NC, Hanapepe NC, & Kekaha NC.

* Limited Enrollment

* Parents must provide child with snacks & drinks

 

Summer Employment Application CLOSED! 

     
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Duties and Functions
The responsibilities of the Division of Park Maintenance are:

  • To coordinate, implement and maintain/monitor beautification of County property.
  • To set policies, rules and regulations and administer to the needs of the public.
  • To operate and maintain County facilities which include tennis/basketball courts,  athletic fields, parks and playgrounds, stadiums, pavilions, neighborhood centers, public cemeteries and the beautification areas.
     
  Camping Permit Locations Minimize

Camping Permits Available At 3 Satellite Locations!

    West Complex
     Kalaheo Neighborhood Center - 808-332-9770

      4480 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741

 

     *Monday - Tuesday - Thursday:  12:00 pm to 4:00pm (except for holidays)

     *Wednesday & Friday:  8:00 am to 12:00 pm  (except for holidays)


    
East Complex
     Kapa'a Neighborhood Center - 808-822-1931 or 808-822-0511

    4491 Kou Street, Kapaa, HI 96746

 

   *Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm (except for holidays)

    *Tuesday - Thursday  8:00am to 12:00pm  (except for holidays)


     Kilauea Neighborhood Center - 808-828-1421

    2460 Keneke Street, Kilauea, HI 96754

 

     *Monday through Friday  8:00 am - 12:00 pm   (except for holidays)


These offices may occasionally be closed, please call ahead to ensure that they are open.

 

These offices only accept money orders as payment for camping permits.

     
  Herbicide Spraying Schedule Minimize

Herbicide treatments are scheduled as needed.

Notification will be posted 24 hours prior to application.

     
  Kaua'i Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Minimize
     
  COASTAL PATH UPDATE Minimize
COASTAL PATH UPDATE 2-21-2013
The Coast Pedestrian/Bike Path is now open from the Lihi in Kapa`a to Kuna Bay and a portion of Lydgate Park.  The Lydgate Park porton consists of the section of path along Nalu Road, south to towards the Lydgate Camp Ground area.  We would like to pass on the following information.  With the safety of the path users in mind, we would like to please ask everyone to obey all county laws regarding the use of the pedestrian/bike path.  The pedestrian/bike path and the area surrounding it are considered a county park.  All laws governing our parks apply to all sections of the path whether the section is officially open or closed.  Signs have been installed at the trailheads and access points to the pathway and more will follow.
  
The following are some of the laws governing the use of the designated dog portion of the pathAny dog handler with a dog utilizing the shared use path portion designated to allow dogs must:
  • Be in command and control of dog at all times.
  • Have no more than two (2) dogs under his control.
  • Immediately remove his dog if it exhibits aggressive behavior.
  • Visibly carry the necessary instruments required for the removal and disposal of dog feces.
  • Pick up and dispose of any and all feces left by the dog.
  • have the dog wear at all times a valid current dog license tag that is clearly and visibly attached to the dog's collar.
  • Have the dog on a leash that is no more that six (6) feet in length at all times.  Retractable leashes shall not be allowed.
The following are some of the laws governing the use of the path:
  • No Animals Are Allowed on the portion of the path located at Lydgate Park from Nalu Road (Lydgate Park rock sign) towards the ponds and pavilions.
  • No Motorized Vehicles Are Allowed.
  • No Camping Along the Path
  • No Open Fires Allowed.
If  you are issued a citation for any violations of our Parks Ordinances, you will be required to appear in court and can be penalized up to five hundred ($500.00) for each violation.
Bicyclists using the shared use path are required to stop at all posted Stop signs posted at all path crossing.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable experience while using the path, Aloha.
 

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