PROMOTING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF OUR ISLAND HOME KAUAʻI...
Department Goals
Duties and Functions The responsibilities of the Division of Park Maintenance are:
A public hearing will be held to adopt the amended administrative rules for the Surf/SUP Schools and regarding the status of administrative rules for the Boating Companies at Hanalei Bay/Black Pot Beach Park pertaining thereto to be added to The Rules and Regulations Relating to the Use of Parks and Park Facilities by Peddlers and Concessionaires.
Public Hearing Notice
Amendment to the Department of Parks Rules & Regulations
The Coast Pedestrian/Bike Path is now open from Safeway in Waipouli, along Moana Kai Road, to the Lihi in Kapaʻa and on to Kuna Bay. The Lydgate Park portion consists of the section of path from the Kamalani Camp Ground area, through the park and along the Sports Fields and along Nalu Road, north along Wailua Beach and up along Papaloa Road. We would like to pass on the following information. With the safety of the path users in mind, we would like to please ask everyone to obey all county laws regarding the use of the pedestrian/bike path. The pedestrian/bike path and the area surrounding it are considered a county park. All laws governing our parks apply to all sections of the path whether the section is officially open or closed. Signs have been installed at the trailheads and access points to the pathway and more will follow. Motorized vehicles are not allowed to operate on or park on the path
The following are some of the laws governing the use of the designated dog portion of the path . Any dog handler with a dog utilizing the shared use path portion designated to allow dogs must:
If you are issued a citation for any violations of our Parks Ordinances, you will be required to appear in court and can be penalized up to five hundred ($500.00) for each violation.
Bicyclists using the shared use path are required to stop at all posted Stop signs posted at all path crossing.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable experience while using the path, Aloha.
Patrick T. Porter Director
Wallace G. Rezentes Jr. Deputy Director
Department of Parks & Recreation 4444 Rice St. Moʻikeha Building, Suite 105 Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808)241-4460 Fax: (808)241-5126
Master Plan Update document
Herbicide treatments are scheduled as needed. Notification will be posted 24 hours prior to application.