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Lānaʻi Skatepark and Youth Center Grand Opening
Maui County officials, local stakeholders, and community members gathered in Lāna‘i City on March 29, 2025, to celebrate the blessing and grand opening of the Lāna‘i Skatepark and Youth Center. The ceremony featured remarks from Maui County DPR Director Patrick McCall, who emphasized the importance of community spaces for youth. Councilmember Gabe Johnson highlighted the skatepark as a hub for future generations. The event included a traditional blessing, free treats, and a Skate Jam with contests and prizes, making it a memorable day for the Lāna‘i community.
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Maui County dignitaries, local stakeholders and hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate the blessing of the Lāna‘i Skatepark and Youth Center, followed by the grand opening of the Lāna‘i Skatepark, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Lāna‘i City.
The ceremony began with remarks from Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Director Patrick McCall, who expressed gratitude and acknowledged all those who contributed to the creation of the skatepark and youth center. Director McCall highlighted the importance of providing spaces that foster community connection and offer opportunities for youth to thrive.
“These spaces are a testament to the County’s commitment to our keiki, our families and the bright future of this community,” Director McCall said. “More importantly, today reminds us of what we can accomplish when we work together — administration and council, government and community, departments and agencies — all united by a shared vision.”
Following McCall’s address, Lāna‘i Councilmember Gabe Johnson, an advocate for the new youth center and skatepark, spoke about the importance of these new facilities as community hubs where generations will come together, forge lasting memories and create traditions that will be passed down for years to come.
The event continued with the sounding of the pū by Lāna‘i resident Samson Aki, followed by a blessing by Deacon Henry Costales and Father Marcial Maglana of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church.
After the ceremony, festivities continued with free shaved ice and cotton candy for attendees, and DPR provided free helmets, protective pads and skateboard rentals for keiki. Skaters of all ages participated in the Skate Jam hosted by One Love Skate, shredding on the new skatepark, participating in contests and winning prizes.
Day-Trip to Lāna‘i
A day-trip to Lānaʻi is an easy ferry ride from Maui, departing from Maalaea Harbor. You can book your day trip itinerary with Lost on Lānaʻi that includes your round trip Maui to Lānaʻi ferry and transfers at the same price as doing it independently. With the added time saving convenience of not having to book the ferry and call the shuttle yourself. Visit the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary, Lāna‘i City or Hulopo‘e Beach.
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