Reopen Giggle Hill Playground
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Lets get the Giggle Hill, Kalakupua Playground reopened by July 2015!
It’s been about forever now that the playground has been closed and it’s time for us to get it fixed and reopened. The playground needs your help. We are so close to reaching our fundraising goal, please help us raise the last $2K needed.
Our Playground was built with an amazing volunteer effort spearheaded by Karin Cooper and River Sussman in 2004 on land Michael Gagne of the Ha’iku Community Association was instrumental in obtaining for the 4th Marine Park.
Children, parents, teachers and community members got involved and collectively designed and built the playground we miss so much. Overtime the original team moved on, their children grew up, and funding was lost. Ultimately the playground fell into disrepair and had to be closed for safety.
It’s loss has reminded us that the playground is more then a structure, it’s where friendships are forged, parents connect and community is created. This playground is a testament to the power of people working together for the good of the community. It’s a legacy of the North Shore that visitors from all over the island come to visit. It was even voted Maui’s Best Playground by Maui Times readers, when it was closed!!
The Ha’iku Community Association’s Playground Committee, Brianne Savage from Keiki (18)Maui County Parks and Recreation, Council Member Mike White, and an awesome crew of volunteers have been working hard to bring back the fun. $150K in seed money from the County has been secured, old footing removed, cleaning and repairs for the structure have been underway. The $150K does not cover the entire cost to finish the project. We are so close to having our playground back but we need the communities help making this happen! No donation is too small or too big!
If you are unable to make a financial contribution please consider volunteering your time at the next community work day. Visit www.mauiplayground.org for the next scheduled day.
Click here to watch a short video from a community work day last year. http://ybeam.mauitube.org/?p=1324
It’s been about forever now that the playground has been closed and it’s time for us to get it fixed and reopened. The playground needs your help. We are so close to reaching our fundraising goal, please help us raise the last $2K needed.
Our Playground was built with an amazing volunteer effort spearheaded by Karin Cooper and River Sussman in 2004 on land Michael Gagne of the Ha’iku Community Association was instrumental in obtaining for the 4th Marine Park.
Children, parents, teachers and community members got involved and collectively designed and built the playground we miss so much. Overtime the original team moved on, their children grew up, and funding was lost. Ultimately the playground fell into disrepair and had to be closed for safety.
It’s loss has reminded us that the playground is more then a structure, it’s where friendships are forged, parents connect and community is created. This playground is a testament to the power of people working together for the good of the community. It’s a legacy of the North Shore that visitors from all over the island come to visit. It was even voted Maui’s Best Playground by Maui Times readers, when it was closed!!
The Ha’iku Community Association’s Playground Committee, Brianne Savage from Keiki (18)Maui County Parks and Recreation, Council Member Mike White, and an awesome crew of volunteers have been working hard to bring back the fun. $150K in seed money from the County has been secured, old footing removed, cleaning and repairs for the structure have been underway. The $150K does not cover the entire cost to finish the project. We are so close to having our playground back but we need the communities help making this happen! No donation is too small or too big!
If you are unable to make a financial contribution please consider volunteering your time at the next community work day. Visit www.mauiplayground.org for the next scheduled day.
Click here to watch a short video from a community work day last year. http://ybeam.mauitube.org/?p=1324
Organizer and beneficiary
Haiku Community Association
Organizer
Kailua, HI
Haiku Community Association
Beneficiary