Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui News, report that the County of Maui will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground on July 30, 2026, at 245 Shaw St. The $2.4 million project, shaped by three years of West Maui community input, is part of ongoing recovery efforts following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Completion is expected in fall 2027.
- Groundbreaking ceremony is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 245 Shaw St. in Lahaina; the public is invited to attend.
- The $2.4 million project will feature the largest shaded play area of any Maui County park, with three shade structures spanning up to 60 by 90 feet.
- The playground will include ADA-accessible pathways, an inclusive playscape, separate play areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, an adaptive swing set, and play elements designed for children with disabilities.
- Mayor Richard Bissen, Parks and Recreation Director Patrick McCall, and Council Member Tamara Paltin (West Maui seat) will speak at the ceremony.
- The project team includes Blazy Construction, Bowers + Kubota Consulting, and Fukumoto Engineering. (Maui News)
- Additional shaded playgrounds are also planned for Kelawea Mauka and Pau Nau Park in West Maui, as well as sites in Upcountry and Central Maui. (Maui News)
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- Mauirecovers: News: Community invited to Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30
- Maui County: Community invited to Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30
- Maui News: Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30
- Maui County: Community invited to Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30
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