Play Streets Kauai

Connecting Communities Through Active Play

2023 Annual Report is Available.

Click the following link: 2023 Play Streets Kauai Report(PDF, 2MB)

Play Streets Connecting Communities Through Active Play. Kauai Report 2022-2023.

What are Play Streets?

Play Streets refer to the temporary closure of streets, that for a specified time period (around 3-5 hours) create a safe, publicly accessible space for [keiki, ʻōpio, and/or their ʻohana] to engage in active play (closures can be recurring or episodic).

Host an Event

Play Streets Kauai can be organized by neighbors like you who form an organizing team or by a non-profit organization that provides direct service in the host community. Your team must include a resident of the street or community that will host the event

Play Streets Kauai CAN:

  • Last anywhere from 2 hours to 6 hours
  • Join other activities or events (i.e., Kekaha Family Fun Day or Rice Street Block Party)
  • Collaborate with other organization or businesses providing services for your community.
  • Invite volunteers and participants from throughout the county.
  • (Must) Provide accessibility accommodations.

Play Streets Kauai CANNOT:

  • Block intersections or the highway.
  • Charge anyone for participation or discriminate.
  • Sale or solicitation of products or services.
  • Be requested for private parties

Tips for a successful event:

  • Plan for rainy and windy conditions.
  • Inform everyone who may be affected by the event.
  • Plan for enough volunteers.
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