Online registration for the Summer Fun Program at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center in Lihue will begin on Monday, June 22 at 8 a.m. Enrollment is limited and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register your keiki ages 5 to 11, please click on "Summer Program Registration" in the menu on the left-hand side of this page.  

Spots are also available at the Kekaha and Waimea Neighborhood Center locations through June 22. All other locations have reached maximum enrollment.

As a reminder, the session runs from June 29 to July 24 (except July 3 in observance of Independence Day), Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the cost is $40 per child. All major credit cards will be accepted for payment, including MasterCard, VISA, and Discover.  In addition, debit and pre-paid credit cards will be accepted. Parents will need to provide their children with snacks and drinks each day throughout the program.

The Department of Parks and Recreation remains focused on protecting the health and safety of our island keiki and community, and will be following CDC recommended guidelines for COVID-19:

• Children and staff will be required to wear face masks;
• Physical distancing strategies will be practiced; and
• Commonly touched equipment and surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day

Registration for the Summer Golf Program at the Wailua Golf Course will be held on Monday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wailua Golf Course Pro Shop.

The program is open to youngsters ages 7 to 15. The registration fee is $35 per child, per session.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing concerns, only the first 16 applicants will be accepted. Additionally, all participants are required to wear a cloth face covering.

Two sessions are being offered: Session I - June 29 to July 10; Session II - July 13 to July 24. The sessions will run Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and on Fridays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. No classes will be held on July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

For more information, please visit our Summer Programs page at www.kauai.gov/SummerPrograms.

Returning leagues have priority for their same dates and locations in an upcoming year. New & returning leagues must apply for a permit before posted deadline.

Application Process:

Step 1: Complete the Application in its entirety, if sections are left blank your application will not be accepted.

Step 2: Submit the completed application along with all required attachments to: league@kauai.gov.

Step 3: Your application will be reviewed by the Permit Review Committee.

Step 4: Staff will then follow up with the league contact to follow up on approval or have follow-up questions/reasons for denial.

Application

Instructions

Cover Sheet

COVID-19 Safety Plan

As organized team sports are now open on Kauai, the County of Kauai’s Department of Parks and Recreation will now be requiring all applicants to submit a COVID-19 health and safety plan proposal as part of the permit application process. For field and outdoor court reservations, all leagues and teams/clubs applying for a permit will be required to submit an application which can be found on the Parks and Recreation website at Kauai.gov/Parks. In addition to the fillable permit application, all permittees will need to provide their health and safety proposals which will be reviewed by the department. These proposals should be based on guidelines from Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov) and Department of Health (hawaiicovid19.com).

Leagues will need to submit a new application to obtain a permit for each individual scheduled season. Applicants are asked to submit their permit applications and all appropriate documentation to league@kauai.gov.

In addition, organized teams or clubs may request to reserve county facilities outside of their sports league season. They must also submit a permit application and fulfill the same requirements. Leagues in season will have priority for facility reservations.

Regardless, parks are still open to the public for use without a permit. However, all safety precautions must be adhered to without a league/club permit:

· No groups of more than ten;

· All members social distance;

· Non-participants (eg, coaches, chaperones) must wear masks;

· Wash hands as frequently as possible; and

· No congregating before or after.

6/9/20 Update: The Kaumakani location is being relocated to the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, which will be able to accommodate 50 keiki instead of 30 at the Kaumakani location.

Online registration for the 2020 Summer Fun Program will commence on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The website to register your keiki, ages 5 through 11 years old, is https://www.kauairecreation.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1. 

The Summer Fun Program will run from June 29 to July 24 (except July 3 in observance of Independence Day), Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $40 per child. Program sites include Kekaha, Waimea, Kaumakani, Hanapepe, Kalaheo, Koloa, Lihue, and Kilauea Neighborhood Centers, as well as Anahola Clubhouse, Wailua Houselots Pavilion, and Peter Rayno Pavilion.

All major credit cards will be accepted for payment including: MasterCard, VISA, and Discover. In addition, debit and pre-paid credit cards will be accepted.

Parents will need to provide their children with snacks and drinks each day throughout the program.

The Department of Parks and Recreation remains focused on protecting the healthy and safety of our island keiki and community and will be following CDC recommended guidelines for COVID-19:

• Children and staff will be required to wear face masks;
• Physical distancing strategies will be practiced; and
• Commonly touched equipment and surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to evolve, the Department of Parks and Recreation remains focused on protecting the health and safety of our island keiki and community. 

Guidance from health officials and government leaders will determine whether we will proceed with or suspend this year’s Summer Enrichment Program and Swim Class. Please be advised that operation of the program will be conditional upon the lifting of all emergency declaration-related restrictions and requirements with regard to social gatherings and distancing. In the meantime, Recreation Staff will continue to work and be prepared for the Summer Enrichment Program and Swim Class to take place. Updates will promptly be provided as information becomes available.

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 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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