Parks & recreation in Hawaii local government
What Hawaii city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
55 Hawaii meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Hawaii with the most parks & recreation activity
- Hawaii County, HI (30)
- Maui County, HI (25)
Latest matching meetings
Council to consider doubling open space fund allocation to 0.5% of property tax revenue
The council will hold first readings on a charter amendment to increase the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation fund from 0.25% to 0.5% of real property tax revenue and a bill establishing a County Disaster Recovery Program. Final readings include authorizing eminent domain for Government…
Committee to consider bill authorizing paid parking zones in West Maui
The Water and Infrastructure Committee will consider whether to recommend passage of Bill 68 (2026) on first reading, which would amend the Maui County Code to authorize paid parking zones and permit parking zones in West Maui. The bill also establishes Resident Town Benefit locations in Wailuku and West Maui, amends…
Council to vote on $976M operating budget for FY 2026-2027
The County Council will hold second and final readings of Bill 135 (operating budget) and Bill 136 (capital improvements budget) for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. Proposed amendments include $25,000 for dangerous dog signage, a $16.8 million increase in real property tax revenue with transfers to public…
Committee to consider paid parking signage requirements
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will consider Bill 162, which would amend the county code to establish signage requirements for paid parking facilities, including rate schedules, additional fees, hours of operation, and towing procedures. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
Committee considers regulating parking rates in Kailua Village
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will meet to discuss a bill regarding paid parking. The committee is considering a proposal to regulate rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village.
Committee to discuss water fee restructuring, parking ban
The Water and Infrastructure Committee will receive a presentation and discuss Bill 76, which restructures the water system development fee based on average daily demand instead of meter size. No legislative action will be taken on this bill. The committee may also consider recommending Bill 49 on first reading, which…
Council considers land acquisition of 1,967.96 acres in Puna
The Hawaii County Council is meeting to decide on land acquisitions, budget appropriations for housing and infrastructure, and board nominations. The body will also consider the designation of a new park in Waimea.
Committee to consider adoption of County of Hawai‘i General Plan 2045
The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development will discuss the adoption of the General Plan 2045 and proposed changes to commercial parking regulations. The committee will review several proposed amendments to the general plan bill.
Bill 148 adds La‘ela‘e Park to county code and bans alcohol in the park
The Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well‑Being will hear public statements and then consider Bill 148. The bill designates tax map key 6‑6‑001:010 as “La‘ela‘e Park” in Waimea, adds the park to the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, and amends the county code to prohibit alcohol consumption there. The…
Committee considers paid parking regulations for Kailua Village
The committee will deliberate Bill 132, which proposes adding a new article to regulate parking rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village. A motion to recommend passage on first reading is on the floor, having been postponed from previous meetings.
Council to consider banning commercial activity at Kohanaiki Beach Park
The Hawaii County Council will consider a bill to prohibit commercial permits at Kohanaiki Beach Park, a rezoning in Puna, and several budget amendments. They will also vote on nominations to boards and approve community grants totaling over $38,000. The council will urge state officials to expedite repairs at…
Committee weighs $501K Kīlauea recovery grants and housing leases
The Finance Committee will consider several resolutions and bills, including a $501,100 grant program for recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, a proposal to lease six properties for permanent housing at $10 per year, and a salary ordinance for county employees. The committee also will discuss a fire department…
Committee to consider nominations and housing agreements
The Government Operations and External Affairs Committee will review nominations for various county commissions and authorize agreements to receive housing and community development grants. The committee will also consider a request to rename a park.
Council to vote on $1.6M/yr wastewater plant construction management contract
The Hawaii County Council will consider a six-year, $1.6 million per year professional construction management contract for the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. It will also vote on a $2.678 million FEMA grant to fund 12 firefighter positions, two bills to rezone properties on Manono Street for a credit union…
Committee to consider banning commercial permits at Kohanaiki Beach Park
The Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being will discuss Bill 138, which would amend the County Code to prohibit the issuance of permits, licenses, or other authorizations for commercial activity within Kohanaiki Beach Park. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Committee to consider paid parking regulations for Kailua Village
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will consider two bills. Bill 132 would add a new article to regulate parking rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village, with a motion to recommend passage on first reading. Bill 142 would establish an Adopt-A-County-Street program for volunteer street…
Committee to consider tying parking requirements to bedroom count
The committee may recommend passage of Bill 47 (2026) on first reading, which would change off-street parking requirements for housing from square footage to number of bedrooms, or file the bill. They will also discuss Bill 21, CD 1 (2023) regarding conditional zoning for emergency airstrip operations at Kapalua…
Council considers parking deal with Hilo Benioff Medical Center
The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will decide on Resolution 474-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Hilo Benioff Medical Center for private off-street parking at Gilbert Carvalho Park through December 31, 2026, with no funds exchanged. The committee also…
Committee to consider regulating paid parking in Kailua Village
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will consider Bill 132, which adds a new article to Chapter 6 of the Hawaii County Code to regulate parking rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village. The bill is introduced by Council Member Villegas. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Committee to consider parking ban on portions of Ali‘i Drive
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding parking restrictions. The committee is reviewing a bill to prohibit parking at any time on specific sections of Ali‘i Drive.
Council reviews Water Board nomination and marine harvest resolution
The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will review a mayoral nomination for the Water Board. The committee will also discuss resolutions regarding commercial aquarium harvesting and park restoration in Puna.
County Council approves $6 million housing and homelessness grant program
The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to accept a $145,463 donation of professional services for resurfacing tennis courts at Lincoln Park. It will also consider a resolution authorizing $6,000,000 in grants for housing and homelessness programs funded by Residential Tier Two property tax revenues…
Committee to consider no-parking ban on Hina-Lani Street
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will deliberate on Bill 109, which would prohibit parking at any time on Hina-Lani Street from Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to Anini Street. The meeting includes public testimony and other procedural matters.
Committee will discuss water safety and drowning prevention
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will meet on November 17, 2025 to discuss water safety and drowning prevention in Maui County. The committee will receive comments from the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Fire and Public Safety, the State Department of Health, and the…
Committee to consider noise ordinance and park land agreement
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will discuss a bill to increase fines for prohibited noise violations and a resolution authorizing a park assessment agreement for the Waiale Park Large Lot Subdivision.
Council to vote on final reading of South Maui paid parking zones
The Maui County Council will vote on the final reading of Bill 79 to establish paid parking zones in South Maui and update parking maps in Wailuku. The council will also consider a committee report recommending approval of the Kaiahale ʻo Kahiluhilu Affordable Housing Rental Project at 153 West Kaahumanu Avenue in…
Committee considers zoning change and parking exemptions in Lānaʻi and Wailuku
The Housing and Land Use Committee will consider two bills regarding land use and zoning. The meeting includes a proposal to exempt certain parking areas in Lānaʻi City and a request to rezone a property in Wailuku.
Council considers request to end military bombing at Pōhakuloa Training Area
The Hawai‘i County Council will discuss a resolution urging the state to stop military bombing at the Pōhakuloa Training Area. The body is also deciding on several intergovernmental agreements for park maintenance and various community grants.
Maui Council to vote on FY2026 budget and paid parking
The Maui County Council will consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a proposal to establish paid parking zones in South Maui beach parks. The meeting will also include resolutions regarding a lease extension and a housing project.
Council confirms nominations and authorizes police body cameras
The Hawaii County Council will confirm three nominations to community committees and consider resolutions to authorize a five-year contract for 400 police body cameras, accept a donation of security cameras, and approve various grants totaling over $100,000 for local organizations and facilities.
Committee to consider land transfer for workforce rental housing at Kahului park
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will consider adopting Resolution 25-139, which expresses the county's intent to convey a portion of the Kahului Community Center Park site to Hale Makua Health Services for a workforce rental housing project. The committee will also discuss the Independent…
Committee to consider paid parking zones for Wailuku and South Maui beaches
The Water and Infrastructure Committee will consider Resolution 25-130 adopting official paid parking zone maps and Bill 79 (2025) to establish paid parking zones at South Maui beaches. A proposed CD1 version of Bill 79 updates the maps, clarifies administrative authority, and ensures consistency with FY2026 budget…
Committee to consider $5M body camera deal with Axon for police
The Finance Committee is deciding on a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 400 body-worn cameras, maintenance, and cloud storage for the Police Department, replacing obsolete units. The committee will also consider accepting a security camera donation for Panaʻewa Park, a $5,000 fund transfer, and an…
Council to vote on $180K/year GIS software deal and pedestrian street activity ban
The Hawaii County Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances at its July 9 meeting. Key items include a three-year, $180,400-per-year ESRI software agreement for GIS services, a five-year $5,000-per-year lease for a communications tower at Kulani Cone, and indemnification of former police officers in a…
Committee considers electric vehicle parking requirements for public accommodations
The Committee will discuss Resolution 23-163, which proposes referring a bill to the Lāna‘i, Maui, and Molokai Planning Commissions. The proposed bill would require new public accommodations with at least 50 parking spaces to provide designated electric vehicle charging spaces.
Council to consider acquisition of 105 North Market Street building for up to $3.2 million
The Maui County Council will hold first readings on several budget amendment bills, including Bill 58 to increase the General Fund carryover by $5,790,476 and Bills 63 and 64 that allocate $3,250,000 for the acquisition of the 105 North Market Street property. The Council will adopt Resolution 25-107 to authorize…
Maui County Council to vote on FY2026 operating budget
The Maui County Council will hold second and final readings of several ordinances, including the FY2026 operating budget (Bill 41) and capital program (Bill 42). The council will also consider a $138,187,284 general obligation bond issuance for public improvements, loans for wastewater and water supply projects…
Council to vote on FY 2025-2026 operating & capital budgets
The County Council will hold first readings on two major budget bills: Bill 31 establishes an operating budget of $953 million for FY 2025-2026, and Bill 32 authorizes a capital budget of $603 million for public improvements. Both bills include draft amendments and proposed project additions. A public hearing was held…
Committee to consider rules for kitchenettes and fire hazard fines
The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee will discuss two bills. One proposes updating civil fines for fire hazard removal, and the other proposes new zoning rules for kitchenettes and wet bars in residential and rural districts.
Committee considers FY2026 county budget, bonds, fuel tax
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will review and possibly recommend passage of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including operating and capital improvement appropriations. The agenda includes bills to authorize $120.5 million in general obligation bonds, set fuel tax rates, adjust salaries…