Harold W Rice Memorial Park is a 3.8-acre hillside park on Kula Highway in Upcountry Maui. Its open grass and picnic tables look across the West Maui Mountains and Maui’s coastline, making it a quiet place to pause for a meal or watch the sunset. Families can use the play areas, and the park also has restrooms and a barbecue grill. The park is a local gathering place in the evenings; bring your own food, as dining options nearby are limited.
A hillside park in Upcountry Maui
Harold W Rice Memorial Park covers 3.8 acres on a hillside between Kula Highway and Lower Kula Road. The park was named for Harold W. Rice, a former chairman of Maui. Its position gives it views of the West Maui Mountains and both the north and south shores of the island.
The grassy grounds have picnic tables, including a table by a barbecue grill, as well as shaded spots and public restrooms. A cool breeze can make the hillside a pleasant stop on a drive through Upcountry.
Play and gather outdoors
The park has play areas for children, along with sports facilities including a baseball field, basketball court, volleyball court and tennis court. There is also a skateboarding area and a dog park. Free parking is available.
In the evenings, local families gather here to barbecue, play music and spend time outdoors. For a quieter picnic, bring food with you; dining options nearby are limited. Kula Country Farms is across the road, and a farm stand is located at the end of Lower Kula Road.
FAQ
Where is Harold W Rice Memorial Park?
It is at 5700 Kula Highway in Kula, Upcountry Maui, between Kula Highway and Lower Kula Road.
What can you see from the park?
The hillside has views of the West Maui Mountains and Maui’s coastline, including the island’s north and south shores.
Are there picnic facilities?
Yes. The park has picnic tables, a barbecue grill, shaded spots and public restrooms.
Is there parking at the park?
Yes. Free parking is available.
