My little fam and I did a day trip to Maui and as we were driving down from Upcountry Maui (after…read morepicking up our yummy yet quick dinner from Pukalani Superette), we stumbled upon a gift of a HUGE park with the most amazing playground. The playground was a dream: tons of activities to choose from and only 1-2 other families. My review is mainly about the playground but the park was gorgeous, tons of space to run and play, covered picnic areas, and tons of parking. (There is a porta potty which was really the only dim spot for me.) The Kalakupua Playground is really well-taken care of by the neighborhood. Hardly any grafitti, only one tiny area is broken (but it's taped off), and it's very safe - as the entire ground is covered in cut up pieces of tires. There are swing sets on both sides of the playground - and safe toddler swing sets, too. Climbing choices galore, many slides to choose from, a great parkour for kids area, and even a tiered sitting area for parents to wait while their children roam free in the safe, fence-surrounded playground. Truly, truly a gem if you are looking for a playground for your kids. I can't believe we stumbled on it. But we all left so happy: as parents it was nice to let them roam free, my 1-year old daughter knocked out for her nap, and our 6-year old yelled as we were leaving, "Mom, that's a 5-star playground!" I totally agree.

I come here because it's close to my mom's house. So I take a stroll every now and then here…read more Big grassy area. They have pavilions for parties here. They have a nice jungle gym for the keiki for all ages. It's nice for them to play on. They have swings and bucket swings for the younger ones. Just a nicer park overall.

Huge park and a nice one to take a stroll in. They also have a play structure which they call the…read more"pit" is a fun play area for children to play on. Please if walking your dogs during school hours make sure they're leashed. The country does a nice job at taking care of the place making sure it's clean. Mayor hannibal tavares center has been around for over 10 years. If you have a reception in the community center it could hold a few hundred people. With many parking stalls. Right now it's going they a renovation so I'm excited what it'll look like when it's finished. So be prepared because the hall and the d.m.v. will be closed until next year. So no parties and no renewing your license here until next year.. booooo!

Really nice and big Community center for the upcountry area of Maui. Easily accessed from the old…read moreHaleakala highway, and right across the street from Pukalani Terrace shopping Center. There's a great big community meeting room, and the kitchen, as well as smaller meeting rooms all on the upper floor. Downstairs are various services including the department of motor vehicles upcountry office. What a great place to have a party for a wedding or graduation and invite everybody you know. There are beautiful views of the ocean and central valley, including Molokai and the west Maui Mountains. Step out on the covered lanai to get some fresh air and enjoy the views. The vast central space has an open beam ceiling making for great acoustics. This is a real highlight of the community in Pukalani.

Great park with an amazing view!!! Bring a picnic blanket and your snacks. Went here on a breeze…read moreslightly overcast day and my little enjoyed her almost 3 hours of play! If you have kids, be sure to make this playground a stop on your OGG list.

This is our go-to park, even though it's a bit of a drive from where we live, it's that worth it!…read moreThe fresh Upcountry air, wide open space, and peaceful vibe make it the perfect spot to unwind and let the kids burn off some energy. The playground is super clean and fun, and there's plenty of grass for picnics or just relaxing. We love coming here as a family, whether it's for a quick play session or to spend the whole afternoon. There aren't too many people, which is a nice change from the busier parks. And the view? So beautiful, especially on a clear day! It's definitely a bit out of the way, but we don't mind the drive, it's always worth it.

This place is truly breathtaking and a must stop on the Road to Hana. I took my wife here and she…read morewas blown away about being that close to turtles. They are much bigger in person! We thought we might be able to see some that day but there were a whole group of them. The surfers were out that day and the waves were huge, so I wasn't planning on getting in the water but took tons of photos. Highly, Highly recommend

This is a great beach to see turtles, watch windsurfers and surfers and for the kids to play in…read moretide pools. Not great for snorkeling but there are lifeguards and bathroom facilities. Always enjoy visiting here.

Beautiful park for the little ones. I like that it is covered and clean. Kudos to the County…read moreworkers who take care of this park. There's also a basketball gym too but I'm not sure what their hours are etc.

Just a quick review to say, what a great park! I've passed by this park weekly over the years from…read moredevelopment to completion, but finally stopped by with my little one the other day and I have to say, we need to upgrade all our other county parks like this! Haha. Covered playground? Say what? Definitely a must, especially for the kiddos! So nice to have that reprieve from the sun, especially in Kihei where it can get hot hot hot. The playground equipment is great and offers a variety of climbing, jumping, and sliding. Probably best suited for kids 2 1/2 and older. Just wish they had one more big slide for the older kids. The playground flooring is also a little squishy so to speak and has a little bit of 'give' to soften the landing from jumps or falls. There were a lot of children and people in general, but the covered area is large and everyone is able to socially distance safely. Aside from the playground, there are also soccer /softball fields, a gymnasium (call to reserve the space), lots of open grassy areas, and ample parking to accommodate everyone. Will definitely have to visit again in the future.

On Monday took my wife to Iao Valley state Monument park. Luckily I did on an over cast day because…read morewe seen beautiful water falls . The river down below was very strong and rough I've been here while it was a sunny day and you can actually go down to the river bed . What a sacred place you just feel the power of ancient Hawaiian soldiers fighting in this Valley . When I was a kid that mountain peak called a Iao needle used to have a little hole on top of that peak . Just like a needle point where you thread it through the needle hole. Very relaxing Valley away from all the stress in life which I really need . Support local

Iao Valley sits in Central-West Maui and covers a large area as a state park. We drove here from…read moreHonokōwai Beach Park on the west side. The GPS routed us down and then back north. Although it looks like a detour, it makes sense. The northern road is extremely narrow (at points only one car can pass), winding, and very slow. If you can avoid that route, definitely do. **Reservations Required You need to book online in advance. **Admission: $5 per person + $10 parking. For 2 people we paid $21.53 total. **Earliest entry is 7am. Parking is limited, so reserve an early slot if possible. They ask you to arrive about 30 minutes before your scheduled entry. **No cellphone reception once you head up the mountain. Cell service and even car radio cut out completely. Best to download maps or take screenshots beforehand. **Bring a power bank; we eventually just switched cellphones to airplane mode to save battery. In early December, mornings are a little cool, but once the sun comes up it gets really hot. Bring sunscreen, a light jacket, water, and hiking shoes. The trail is short (about 0.6 miles), but the ground is muddy and rocky, with some narrow paths brushing up against plants. If you don't like contact with tall grass, long sleeves help. It feels a bit like walking through a botanical garden. The highlight is Kuka'emoku (the "Iao Needle"), a 1,200-foot natural rock formation rising from the valley floor. We took our time, stopping often for photos and to enjoy the scenery, so the whole walk ended up taking us around 3 hours. Iao Valley State Monument 54 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793

This was one of the highlights of our trip. Amazing views and hiking. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking…read moreand climbing rocks to the top. Black sand beaches and swimming are available too.

I came here in 2018 and my goal for this park was see the black sand beach. I never saw or touched…read moreblack sand before so when I found out that there was a beach in Maui with black sand, I was amazed and intrigued to go there. When I arrived, I found it boring because there was nothing to do except chill with your beach blanket and sunbathe or read a book like how normal beaches are. The black sanded section was not even that big or long. It was just a tiny part of the park! I did not know how to swim so all I did was touch and grab some black sand and that was pretty much it. The current and waves were strong so it was not safe to go swim. I just stood in the water with the water meeting at my knees. There were some small hills by the black sand to climb up and down. Not good for people who are afraid of heights, which is me. I was pretty scared and had to hold on to the rocks. There are no guided paths or ropes to hang onto so I had to be careful of slipping. I left the park without staying long. Good thing about this park was that there were public restrooms so that was the key thing!