BEST COUNTY PARK Keopuolani Park What’s not to love? A stroll down the park’s running path will have you smiling at speed-walking retirees, dodging beer belly fly balls from the softball field and nodding to karaoke remakes booming through the pavilions. Your inner Tony Hawk itching to drop in on a half pipe? Keopuolani delivers. The park’s got enough range to make anyone’s … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best County Park on Maui: Keopuolani Park
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best County Park on Maui: Kalama Park
COUNTY PARK Kalama Park When I was young and impressionable, my parents told me that the big whale statue was a present that they got for me, but since it was so massive, we couldn’t bring it home. Now that I’m not so young—but still impressionable—sometimes I wonder why we haven’t brought it home yet. I mean, I made space for it in the backyard and everything. That bit … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best County Park on Maui: Kalama Park
MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best State Park on Maui: Haleakala
BEST STATE PARK haleakala Okay folks, here’s a breaking newsflash: Haleakala is a National Park, not a State Park. The difference? One gets federal funds and protections, the other is run by the State of Hawai’i. Think back to your fourth grade civics class, people! You must have meant Polipoli State Park, which is up there on the slopes of Haleakala. It’s Blair Witch Project … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best State Park on Maui: Haleakala
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Beach Park on Maui: Kamaole III
BEST BEACH PARK Kamaole III What, are you guys nuts? This beach won last year. Then-Maui Time writer Ian Houston even called it his favorite place for “checking out weird man boobs.” Yeah, young Ian had problems. I think he ended up getting deported or something. Anyway, Kamaole III in Kihei is an okay beach—it’s big, with lots of grass and lots more people. But on an … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Beach Park on Maui: Kamaole III
MauiTime Best of Maui 2003: Best Beach Park on Maui: Kamaole III
Best Beach Park KAMAOLE III While our reader poll established that the best place to watch a sunset is different for everyone, Kamaole III is an obvious favorite for those that show up nightly to watch the sun melt into the horizon. With tons of green grass and room for everyone, you might actually have a day at the park without stepping in dog doodoo. The eye candy is … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2003: Best Beach Park on Maui: Kamaole III