Kolowalu Park Inclusive Playground
Hawaii Community Development Authority
Honolulu, Hawaii - Honolulu County
Source checked
Jun 6, 2026
Honolulu
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Map and directions
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Kolowalu Park, Queen Street between Kamakee and Waimanu streets, Honolulu, HI
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Kolowalu Park in Honolulu has an inclusive public playground described by HCDA as Oahu's first, with sensory panels and design features for children with varied access needs.
Hawaii Community Development Authority owns and operates Kolowalu Park in Honolulu's Kakaako district.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/
- Phone
- 808-594-0300
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children of all ages and abilities using the public playground
- Season
- Year-round public park access, subject to weather, park rules, and maintenance
- Cost
- Confirm current park access, parking costs, event closures, and maintenance status through HCDA or local park information before visiting.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The HCDA page describes the park across a portion of Queen Street between Kamakee and Waimanu streets. Confirm the best entrance and parking before visiting.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Oahu inclusive playground
Inclusive public playground with sensory panels, mobility-aware design, and park-access planning in Honolulu.
- Ages
- Children of all ages and abilities using the public playground
- Season
- Year-round public park access, subject to weather, park rules, and maintenance
- Schedule
- Check HCDA or Ward Village park updates for current hours, playground status, and any temporary closures or improvement work.
- Cost
- Confirm current park access, parking costs, event closures, and maintenance status through HCDA or local park information before visiting.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 6, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Hawaii Community Development Authority news page says Kolowalu Park in Ward Village is home to Oahu's first inclusive playground, says the children's playground reopened after a renovation to make it inclusive to children of all ages and abilities, and describes sensory play panels for sound, sight, motion, and touch plus design for children using mobility devices and children with sensory, communication, and emotional-regulation challenges.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Oahu inclusive playground
The Hawaii Community Development Authority news page says Kolowalu Park in Ward Village is home to Oahu's first inclusive playground, says the children's playground reopened after a renovation to make it inclusive to children of all ages and abilities, and describes sensory play panels for sound, sight, motion, and touch plus design for children using mobility devices and children with sensory, communication, and emotional-regulation challenges.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names Oahu's first inclusive playground, children of all ages and abilities, mobility devices, sensory, communication and emotional-regulation challenges, and sensory panels for sound, sight, motion, and touch.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about current accessible routes, restroom access, surface condition, shade, sensory-panel availability, nearby parking, park crossings, and whether any construction or dog-park work affects the playground.
What we checked
What we found: The Hawaii Community Development Authority news page says Kolowalu Park in Ward Village is home to Oahu's first inclusive playground, says the children's playground reopened after a renovation to make it inclusive to children of all ages and abilities, and describes sensory play panels for sound, sight, motion, and touch plus design for children using mobility devices and children with sensory, communication, and emotional-regulation challenges.
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Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceHCDA Kolowalu Park Inclusive Playground News
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Kolowalu Park Inclusive Playground reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Hawaii Community Development Authority?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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