The new children’s playground at Kamehameha Park in Kapa‘au will open tomorrow with a blessing event at 11am.

The prior, decades-old playground equipment was demolished in July 2024 and an entirely new playground was designed and installed, complete with a new synthetic turf safety surfacing system. The playground now meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and features new tactile and interactive elements, challenging climbing structures similar to those at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, and various spinners and swings.

Along with the playground itself, other improvements included in the project are the addition of accessible walkways, new fencing, benches, and an accessible picnic table.

Though the playground itself is complete, construction work is continuing at some of the adjacent areas, which will be fenced off and marked with signage.

Photo credit: Office of Mayor Mitch Roth