EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — Calling all dog lovers, there’s a new place for them to play.
The Hawaiian Humane Society has announced the grand opening and blessing ceremony for the Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family Community Dog Park for Saturday, May 31, at 12 p.m.
The new members-only dog park, located at the Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili, will provide separate areas for large and small dogs to safely socialize and exercise off-leash.
This new dog park will help fill a critical gap in community amenities for the island’s growing population of pet owners, particularly in Central and West Oʻahu communities.
Kahu Kordell Kekoa will conduct the blessing ceremony, with special remarks from Hawaiian Humane Society President and CEO Anna Neubauer and Board Chair David Okabe.
This beautiful new dog park embodies our mission to strengthen the human-animal bond by providing a safe space for people and pets to enjoy quality time together. Creating accessible recreational areas for pets and their families is essential for a thriving community. We’re deeply grateful to The Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family for their generosity in making this wonderful resource a reality for Oʻahu residents.
Anna Neubauer, CNP, MPA, CAWA, President and CEO of Hawaiian Humane Society
The blessing ceremony is free to attend. The first 200 guests will receive a commemorative travel dog bowl to mark this special occasion.
All dogs must be registered before entering the park, with on-site registration available. However, it is strongly encouraged to pre-register to avoid significant delays at the event.
To register at the event or in advance, you must provide your dog’s microchip number, current vaccination records and proof of spay/neuter.
Following the grand opening, the dog park will operate as a members-only facility. Registration is free, though donations are appreciated to help maintain the park.
For regular park use after the grand opening:
- All dogs must be registered online in advance of their first visit
- Required documentation includes microchip number, vaccination records and proof of spay/neuter
- Records must be updated annually to maintain membership
- Members may bring up to two dogs per visit (each dog must be registered)
- Following registration approval (up to 5 business days), members will receive an email confirmation with instructions for picking up their access key fob
The dog park will operate Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing Tuesday for maintenance and on select holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, King Kamehameha Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
To RSVP for the grand opening and blessing ceremony, please contact Meredith Forbes, Director of Development, at mforbes@hawaiianhumane.org or call 808-356-2236.
For more information about the dog park or to register your dog, visit the Hawaiian Humane Society website.