The Importance of Playground Play
Dr. Suma Metla, a pediatric physical therapist, shares ways keiki can level-up their play skills.
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Playground Guide: Booth District Park in Pauoa
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
Playground Guide: Wilson Community Park in Kāhala
With climbing nets and a futuristic-looking slide, here’s the perfect spot to unleash your keiki’s inner superhero.
Playground Guide: Moanalua Community Park
A park underneath the freeway offers shade, climbable trees and a fun swerving spindle.
Playground Guide: Nuʻuanu Valley Park in Honolulu
Breath in, breath out—this tranquil park surrounded by nature is the quiet break parents need during the middle of a busy week.
We Tried It: Kids City Hawaiʻi in Kapolei
An indoor play space opened Dec. 21 in the Ka Makana Aliʻi shopping center in Kapolei. It’s called Kids City, and it's the brainchild of Minko Goeun Cabuyao, a mother who got inspired by posh playgrounds she saw in Asia. Located in the Macy’s wing of the mall,…
We Tried It: Biba Playground App
Photo: Chris Damitio Updated in 2020 Sunny skies, no hurricanes in the forecast and a beautiful day off from work and school. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to give my wife some solo time and hit one of the new…
Playground Alert: Three Honolulu Parks Closing for Maintenance
Photo: City and County of HonoluluOld Stadium Park's playground after refurbishment. This park will be one of three closed until the beginning of November. Mō‘ili‘ili families may have to find new places to play until November. The City and County…
Our Guide: The Best Kids Play Areas at Oʻahu's Malls
When your keiki get bored shopping, explore a treehouse, jump in water jets, climb up a maze or ride a surf board.
19 Fun Ideas for Fall Break
Photo: Kahuku FarmsTour at Kahuku Farms. It's Fall Break for Oʻahu's public schools. Vacation days start out fun, but can quickly descend into battles over the statement, "I'm bored." So, if you're looking for somewhere to go or something to make or…
We Tried It: Ala Moana's New Play Area
Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni The new keiki climbing structure at Ala Moana Center is unlike any other on the island. So, we had to try it out. “‘Oh my gosh!’” my boys squealed when they saw the 20-foot-tall maze of blue,…
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