Multiple Maui County announcements confirm a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground will be held on July 30, 2026, marking a key milestone in West Maui’s post-fire recovery. The $2.4 million project, shaped by community input over three years, will deliver a fully inclusive, heavily shaded playground expected to be completed in fall 2027.
- Groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 245 Shaw St. in Lahaina
- The project carries a $2.4 million budget and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2027
- Mayor Richard Bissen, DPR Director Patrick McCall, and Council Member Tamara Paltin are among officials scheduled to participate
- Once complete, the playground will feature the largest shaded area of any Maui County park, with three shade structures spanning up to 60 by 90 feet
- The facility will include ADA-accessible pathways, an inclusive playscape, an adaptive swing set, and separate age-specific play areas for children ages 2–5 and 5–12
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- Maui County: Community invited to 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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