The Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family Community Dog Park at the Hawaiian Humane Society Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili Grand Opening and Blessing Set for May 31, 2025

ʻEWA BEACH, HI (May 24, 2025) — The Hawaiian Humane Society is pleased to announce the grand opening and blessing ceremony for The Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family Community Dog Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The new members-only dog park, located at the Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili (91-1945 Fort Weaver Road, ʻEwa Beach, HI 96706), will provide separate areas for large and small dogs to safely socialize and exercise off-leash. With the limited availability of pet-friendly recreational spaces on Oʻahu, this new dog park helps 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, members of the Jones family and attending city and elected officials.

“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," said Anna Neubauer, CNP, MPA, CAWA, President and CEO of Hawaiian Humane Society. “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.”

ONGOING DOG PARK MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: 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 am to 6 pm, closing Tuesdays for maintenance and on select holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, King Kamehameha Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For more information about the dog park or to register your dog, visit HawaiianHumane.org/dogpark.

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The Hawaiian Humane Society is a non-profit education and advocacy organization that shelters, protects, rescues, reunites and rehomes animals. Established in 1883, it is Oʻahu’s largest animal welfare organization helping local pets and people in need. Visit HawaiianHumane.org for more information.