Maui locals looking to host private parties at community centers can mark their calendars for a series of one-day mass permitting events announced by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. These events are a direct response to recent permit office setbacks, including staff shortages and building safety issues, that have disrupted regular operations, as mentioned by the County of Maui.
In a bid to facilitate community access for summer 2025 bookings, the department is holding district-specific events on designated dates. According to the County of Maui press release, permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis for private parties from May 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025. Events eligible for the permits include graduations, weddings, retirements, and birthdays. Prospective applicants must bring a valid photo ID and are limited to one transaction each—payments are accepted via cash or personal check.
Anticipating high demand, the department advises potential applicants to be ready for lengthy queues and exposure to outdoor elements while waiting. Those looking to secure an early spot by arriving before the event date will be turned away due to safety considerations around construction sites. Permit windows will open at 8 a.m. on their respective event days.
The schedule starts with a permitting event in Central Maui at the temporary location of the Central Maui Permits Office on September 12, followed by West Maui on September 18, and culminating with South Maui on September 25. Locations available for reservations within each district were disclosed in a press release from the County of Maui. Meanwhile, the department has indicated that additional information on the permit process for dates outside of the summer 2025 season or for those unable to attend the mass-permitting sessions will be announced when regular walk-up services resume.
For details on the events, or to get current facility pricing, the public can reach out to the Department of Parks and Recreation Permits Office at (808) 270-7389 beginning September 5 at noon. With community centers serving as hubs of local celebration and gathering, the mass permitting events represent a concerted effort by the parks department to accommodate the fenced demand within practical constraints.
