Kapa‘a Pool Hours Reduced Feb. 18 Amid Staffing Shortages

The County Department of Parks & Recreation announced on Feb. 12 that the Kapa‘a Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule beginning Feb. 18, 2026, citing staffing shortages as the reason for the change. The adjustment will close the facility on Sundays and Mondays and shorten weekday hours.

Under the revised schedule, the pool will be closed Sundays and Mondays. On Tuesdays the pool will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays it will open earlier, at 8:30 a.m., and close at 3:45 p.m. On Saturdays the pool will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The County Department of Parks & Recreation made the announcement to give residents time to adjust schedules before the changes take effect.

The reduced hours will affect lap swimmers, families planning keiki swim lessons, and community users who rely on evening or weekend access. For residents who work standard daytime hours, the new weekday openings may limit opportunities for before- or after-work exercise. Community groups that schedule lessons, therapy sessions or water-based fitness may need to shift class times or consolidate sessions to fit the new operating window.

Pools are a vital part of island life, serving not just as places to exercise but as sites for swim instruction, youth activities and social connection. For parents arranging lessons, for kupuna who prefer morning water exercise, and for visiting instructors, the schedule change will require coordination with employers, schools and caregiving arrangements. The County Department of Parks & Recreation is likely to be closely watched for any further updates, including possible adjustments if staffing improves.

The department has framed the change as temporary and tied directly to staffing shortfalls. Residents seeking to plan around the new hours should monitor County Department of Parks & Recreation communications for updates and consider contacting the office directly for questions about lesson schedules, lap swim reservations or program cancellations. Local swim instructors and program coordinators can use the reduced window to reschedule group lessons to midmorning and early afternoons when feasible.

For now, the community will need to adapt to shorter operating hours at Kapa‘a Swimming Pool while the County Department of Parks & Recreation works to stabilize staffing. Expect follow-up notices from the county if hiring eases or if further reductions become necessary; until then, adjust lesson plans and pool visits to the new timetable that begins Feb. 18.