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Working with the community to improve our park
Mission
Mission
Ka Hui o ka Paka Makalapa understands the value of culture, connectivity and community. Makalapa Park is the foundation of our effort to promote Mālama `Āina in our commitment to making it safe and accessible through these values for all who wish to use it.
Community Collaboration
Community Collaboration
Our partners include Radiant Cordero, District 7 Councilmember, Parents And Children Together (PACT), Trees for Honolulu’s Future, Smart Trees Pacific, The National Park Service - Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA), and various other members.
Hosting Events
Hosting Events
Getting to know Makalapa Park with community engagement.
Increasing Green Spaces
Increasing Green Spaces
Mahalo to the Heat Island Investigators students from Puuwai Momi housing for their dedicated efforts in assessing the current conditions at Makalapa Neighborhood Park. They diligently measured and mapped trees, recorded temperatures, and identified viable solutions to mitigate the impacts of urban heat.
Establishing Friends Group
Establishing Friends Group
“To advocate for the completion of immediate improvements to the Park, to plan for the use of this space long-term, and to protect this open/green space for the future.”
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Meredith_Speicher@nps.gov to get more information on the project
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