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Maui County is seeking public input on adding walking paths, trees or other improvements to Kehalani Mauka Park in Wailuku.
The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a pop-up open house from 8 to 11 a.m. July 1 near the restroom at the top of the park, which can be reached by Kehalani Mauka Parkway. People can view informational boards, participate in activities to share ideas for the park and talk with department staff, according to a county news release Wednesday.
The approximately 13-acre park was partially improved as a requirement of the subdivision with grading, drainage, grass planting, irrigation, a parking area and a comfort station before being dedicated to the county in December 2017. Possible improvements could include walking paths, trees, benches, pavilions and other features to enhance the park for public use.
"Kehalani Mauka Park has a lot of potential to become an outstanding community park and gathering area for families in the neighborhood and region," Parks and Recreation Director Patrick McCall said. "I encourage the public to come to the pop-up event and share ideas with Parks and Recreation staff and help us build a great park."
The open house July 1 will be followed by an event in mid-summer when the department will share a draft design concept based on ideas from the community and will gather additional feedback. An event will be held at the end of the summer to share the final design concept.
Information on the park improvement project and dates of pop-up events will be posted at mauicounty.gov/2734/Kehalani-Mauka- Park.
The public can also comment on current park use and future improvements by taking a survey at s.surveyplanet.com/7widff98 or by going online to mauicounty.gov/1157/Planning-and-Development-Division.
For more information, call CIP Coordinator Cheryl Akiona at (808) 270-7388 or email Cheryl.Akiona@co.maui.hi.us.