Makiki
A close-knit community, Makiki, is in the core of Honolulu that mainly consists of older houses and apartment complexes. As a centralized location in Oahu’s most urbanized city, Makiki is kept clean and safe by its residents and through the work of Hui O Makiki, a nonprofit organization of neighbors who address issues like graffiti eradication and fostering a strong sense of community among residents. Makiki hosts multiple locations that promote family-oriented activities for residents. The Hawaii Nature Center, an organization dedicated to nature education since 1981, offers guided hikes, nature adventures, and earth care projects on weekends. Makiki District Park provides a spacious, open arena in the busy neighborhood and is equipped with tennis and basketball courts, a skateboard ramp, swimming pool, and playground. The nonprofit group, Friends of Makiki Library, run the reading room and lending library for recreational literary enjoyment of the district, a testament to the close-knit ties that hold the community together. Several churches of various denominations are located within Makiki and many of them offer free or low-cost services to residents like senior center classes, tutoring for students, discussion groups, and community-oriented activities like hiking or board games. The Makiki Shopping Village offers residents convenient access to several casual eateries, a video rental venue, wine shop, and a small corner market stocked with groceries. Schools in Makiki are part of the Roosevelt complex, and it is also home to the illustrious, private Punahou School.
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