Play Streets event scheduled for Aug. 12 at Laukona Park

Published on July 27, 2023

HANAMĀ‘ULU – The County of Kaua‘i will hold a Play Streets event in Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m.

All activities at Play Streets are no-cost and open to the public.

“We express our deep gratitude to all the partners and volunteers who made this Play Streets event in Hanamā‘ulu possible for our keiki,” said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. “Enabling our children to have safe outdoor play and engage in physical activities is important to pldevelop healthy habits and build robust social connections with others.”

Play Streets Kaua‘i is possible thanks to a partnership between the Hawai‘i Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office, the County of Kaua‘i, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Planning Department, Office of Economic Development, the Marshallese Association of Kaua‘i, Get Fit Kaua‘i, Na Lei Wili AHEC, Kaua‘i Skate Ohana, Toy fit Kaua‘i, and other community-based organizations and businesses.

“Play Streets Kauaʻi is a great way for families to be active together, including children of all ages,” said Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman. “I encourage the public to come have some fun at the Laukona Park event.”

Play Streets is a community-driven initiative to promote physical activity. It refers to the temporary closing of open spaces such as parks, schools, and streets to create a safe, publicly accessible space for children and their families to engage in active play. This event aims to host fun outdoor activities for keiki and their ‘ohana at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu, which was renovated in September 2022.

Play Streets activities will include the following:

• Finger boarding;
• fun obstacle course;
• keiki soccer and basketball; and
• free play with painting, can toss, hula hoops, jumping rope, and other activities.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Planning Department at 808-241-4050 or planningdepartment@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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