Parks & Recreation
Princeville is home to beautiful parks, open spaces, and walking paths designed for recreation, relaxation, and community connection. Whether you’re enjoying a family picnic, playing basketball, or watching albatross take flight, these shared spaces reflect the natural beauty and spirit of our community.
Prince Albert Park
A 7-acre park located at the entrance to Princeville, Prince Albert Park features a community center, keiki (kids’) playground, outdoor fitness circuit, and expansive green space for play and gatherings.
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Open Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (no lights)
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Amenities: Community Center, playground, fitness equipment, large open lawn
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Rentals: The park is available for private use.
Click here for the park reservation form and rules.
For availability, contact the PHCA office at (808) 826-6687 or info@phcaonline.org
Emmalani Park
Nestled along Emmalani Drive, this neighborhood park features a basketball court available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Park Guidelines:
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Please respect nearby residents — keep music and noise to reasonable levels.
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Parking is limited; walking or biking is encouraged. Vehicle parking is restricted to the shoulder near the court only.
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Skateboards, bikes, scooters, and roller skates are not permitted on the court surface.
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Note: As of December 1, 2023, pickleball play is not allowed at Emmalani Park.
Princeville Path
Enjoy Princeville’s 2.1-mile shared-use path, which borders Prince Albert Park and runs along Ka Haku Road. The path welcomes walkers, runners, and cyclists of all ages.
Please remember:
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Pedestrians always have the right of way.
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Personal motorized devices must not exceed 15 mph.
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Devices capable of exceeding 20 mph are not permitted on the path.
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Use the path with aloha — be courteous, share the space, and keep our community safe.
Princeville Makai Golf & Tennis Club
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Princeville Makai Golf Club offers breathtaking ocean views across its 18-hole championship course. The club also features tennis and pickleball courts, a pool, and a fitness center.
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Homeowner Golf Discount: PHCA homeowners receive discounted green fees with a Golf ID Card available from the PHCA office for $25 (credit cards accepted).
The homeowner’s name must appear on the recorded deed.
Pets & Wildlife
Princeville is both a pet-friendly community and a sanctuary for native wildlife. As the only residential community in the world where Laysan albatross nest, and home to all five species of native Hawaiian wetland birds, stewardship is part of living here.
For Pet Owners:
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Dogs must remain on leash when off your property.
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For off-leash play, visit the North Shore Dog Park in Kīlauea. It is fenced and has areas for large and small dogs.
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Cats should be kept indoors, especially at night. Outdoor cats must be microchipped and wear collars.
Wildlife Protection:
Native birds like the Nēnē (Hawaiian goose) and ʻAʻo (Newell’s shearwater) are protected under state and federal law.
Trapping for feral cats may occur seasonally to safeguard nesting chicks. PHCA complies with County and State wildlife protection efforts — pets will not be targeted, but please help by keeping cats indoors and not feeding feral animals.
“Reducing the prevalence of feral cats is critical to [the birds’] survival… it is our moral responsibility to take action.”
— Luke Evslin, Former County of Kauaʻi Councilmember