Contact Us  Subscribe  COUPONS 
  • Kaimuki Hawaii
    News Item

  • Powered by MBC NewsMaker
  • Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) - Organized Events In July, August Cancelled

Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) - Organized Events In July, August Cancelled

O‘AHU -- In the on-going effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is continuing to cancel large events organized by the department.

At Foster Botanical Garden, the Midsummer Night's Gleam is cancelled for 2020.

The 80th Annual Nā Hula Festival at Kapi‘olani Park is cancelled. The Nā Hula Festival is Hawai‘i's longest running, annual, non-competitive hula event.

The 13th Annual Day at the Beach event, sponsored by AccesSurf, at Kualoa Regional Park is also cancelled.

As a reminder to the public, most outdoor DPR facilities remain open to the general public unless they are in use by the Summer Fun Program. Below is a list of City park facilities and operations that were previously reopened:

  • Outdoor fields and play courts
  • Permitted team sport practices and competitions
  • Picnic and volunteer events, with 100 people maximum
  • Koko Head Shooting Complex
  • City archery ranges
  • People's Open Markets
  • City pools (lap swim only)
  • Camping at designated campgrounds with a permit (excluding Bellows)
  • Playgrounds
  • Exercise equipment
  • Dog parks
  • Skateparks
  • Beaches
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Community Gardens
  • Outdoor showers
  • Comfort stations (bathrooms) accessible from the outside
  • Permitted commercial activities (including dog obedience classes)

Announcements on the reopening of indoor park facilities (gyms, recreation centers, etc.), the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and restarting our Senior Clubs are pending. These facilities and programs remain closed to the general public until that time.

Wearing facial coverings outdoors is required, with exceptions including (but not limited to): individuals with conditions where face coverings pose a health / safety risk, children younger than 5 years old, and during exercise where physical distancing is maintained. Please see Mayor's Emergency Order 2020-18 for more information.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the public concerning updated information relating to park facilities, programs, and events.

Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Please call (808) 768-3003 or send an email to parks@honolulu.gov for further information. Mahalo and stay healthy.

Like Our Facebook

  • RELATED LINKS
    • Kaimuki Hawaii.Com Home Page
      View our featured events, news, businesses and primary links on our home page.
    • Featured Sponsors Offers
      Great offers from our sponsors who support the Kaimuki Honolulu, Hawaii community. More...
    • Kaimuki Hawaii Directory
      View Kaimuki, Hawaii primary directories. businesses, non profits, public, government and jobs.
    • Calendar
      Check out things to do in Kaimuki on the calendar of events.
    • News
      Keep up with the latest news and happenings in your Kaimuki community.
    • Kaimuki Hawaii Featured Pages
      View our directory of feature pages showcasing all the great things Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii has to offer. Go Green in Kaimuki, restaurants, shopping, WiFi Hot Spots, fitness, health, real estate, home and garden, 80+ more directories... More...

    Please send questions about this website to
    Copyright© 2005 - 2020 KaimukiHawaii.com. All rights reserved.
    Terms of Use / Legal Disclaimer / Privacy Statement
    Site Designed and Managed by MacBusiness Consulting