The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to a blessing and reopening of the playground at Arthur L. Greenwell Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

The playground in Captain Cook was completely renovated starting in August 2025 and features all new play equipment, including spinners, a large basket swing, and various challenging climbing structures. In addition, a new synthetic turf safety surfacing system was installed, and walkways were reconfigured, resulting in a playground that meets Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.

“We are committed to improving play and recreational opportunities for keiki across our island,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “This important investment in Arthur L. Greenwell Park provides high-quality equipment that is designed to last, and we invite families to join us on Saturday to celebrate and enjoy the new upgraded playground.”

The reopening event will include a blessing and refreshments.

Arthur L. Greenwell Park is located at 82-6156 Māmalahoa Highway, Captain Cook.