Pursuant to the Supplementary Emergency Proclamation dated March 16, 2020, issued by Governor David Y. Ige, this public hearing will be closed to the public consistent with social distancing practices.  The public hearing will be read into the record and testimony may be submitted in writing to dagaran@kauai.gov; via facsimile to (808) 241-5126; mailed to the Department of Parks and Recreation at 4444 Rice Street, Suite 105, Lihue, Hawaii,  96766; or by telephone at (808) 241-4456.

Pursuant to HRS §127A-12(a)(5)(D), §127A-12(c)(12), §127A-25, and in accordance with CDC guidelines on limiting social gatherings, County of Kauai beach park access will be limited.  

Effective March 23, 2020, non-Hawaii residents will be required to obtain a day-use permit for any County beach park. A park permit fee of $50 per vehicle and $5 per person (regardless of age) shall be assessed. No more than 100 day-use permits will be issued for County beach parks island wide. Permits may be obtained at the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/county-of-kauai-day-use-beach-park-permit-fee-covid19-tickets-100651073069. As Hawaii residents are exempt from this requirement, they must carry proof of residency (e.g. State ID, Driver's License, or School ID) when using County parks.

Please refer to Mayor's Emergency Rule #4 and the County's news release for additional information.

Please click here for a copy of Mayor's Emergency Rule #1 and Emergency Proclamation related to the public health concerns regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter, at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii on the proposed Rules and Regulations on the Use of Sports Fields/Stadium Facilities and Playgrounds.

Click here for a copy of the proposed Rules and Regulations.

Click here for a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing.

The Department of Parks and Recreation has decided to adopt the Rules and Regulations Governing Commercial Boating Activities at County Beach Parks as amended.  Click here to view the rules.

The Kalāheo and Kapa‘a neighborhood centers are currently closed due to construction through March 31, 2020.

Due to these closures, facility and camping permits may be obtained at the following locations:

• The Hanapēpē neighborhood center on weekdays from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and 
• The Anahola Clubhouse on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon; and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

For more information, please visit www.kauai.gov/camping or contact the main office at (808) 241-4460.

REMINDER:  DOPR has implemented a permit process for the recreational use of the Weke Boat Ramp between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

To sign-up for a permit, please bring the following documents and information with you to the customer service window at the Līhu‘e Civic Center, Pi‘ikoi Building:

• Boat registration;
• Trailer registration;
• Boater Education Card;
• Vessel number; and
• Trailer license plate number.

The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. 

For more information, please contact the main office at 241-4460.

The Coast Pedestrian/Bike Path is now open from Safeway in Waipouli, along Moana Kai Road, to the Lihi in Kapaʻa and on to Kuna Bay. The Lydgate Park portion consists of the section of path from the Kamalani Camp Ground area, through the park and along the Sports Fields and along Nalu Road, north along Wailua Beach and up along Papaloa Road. 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. Motorized vehicles are not allowed to operate on or park on the path

The following are some of the laws governing the use of the designated dog portion of the path .  Any 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.

• 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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