If you've got plans to take the kiddies to Kamalani Playground at Lydgate Park next week, pump the brakes. In a statement that might cramp some weekday fun, the Department of Parks and Recreation is letting the public know the playground will be off-limits starting Tuesday, October 14, for a bit of necessary sprucing up. They're rolling up their sleeves to trim the native Kamani tree, ensuring those playground romps remain safe and enjoyable.
A partnership that includes The Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park has informed us that Niu Mana Tree Care has been hired for the gig. They're tasked with the haircut – or should we say branch cut – of the verdant centerpiece of the playground starting at the bright and early time of 8 a.m., weather permitting. It's one of those routine maintenance tasks that just can't be skipped, unless you fancy a stray branch dropping in on your picnic unannounced.
According to the County of Kauai announcement, the whole shebang is a one-day affair. If the weather gods play nice, Kamalani Playground will be back in business, swing sets swinging and slides sliding, by 8 a.m. the following morning on Wednesday, October 15. So, your regular park programming will barely skip a beat, and the kiddos will be tearing up the jungle gym again in no time.
For those who live and die by the park schedule, you ought to tap the number of the Department of Parks and Recreation into your speed dial, because they're the ones with the answers if you've got questions. Ring them up at 808-241-4460 or shoot a quick email to [email protected].
