2017-12-21 HPP Park Master Plan Public Meetings

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Roxcie L. Waltjen Harry Kim Director Mayor Maurice C. Messina Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8311  Fax (808) 961-8411 Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ NEWS RELEASE December 21, 2017 HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK – NEW PARK MASTER PLAN PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS The Department of Parks and Recreation is proposing to develop a master plan for a new public park within Hawaiian Paradise Park. There will be two public presentations: th The first presentation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7 th The second presentation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19 The location for both presentations will be the Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association thth Activity Center located at 15-1570 Maku’u Drive between 16 and 17 Streets in Kea‘au. The public is invited to attend both meetings. The purpose of the first public meeting is to present the Department’s proposed vision, goals, and preliminary alternative plans and to gather input from the community and interested parties. The purpose of the second public meeting will be to present the preliminary master plan and gather any additional input. The new park would be located on a County-owned, 20-acre parcel bordered by Kaloli Drive, thth 25 Avenue and 26 Avenue. Proposed facilities being considered in the master plan include a baseball and softball field, soccer and football field, tennis courts, skate park, playground, covered play courts, and a community center. For more information or to request special assistance for these meetings, please contact Jared Chang from SSFM International at 808-356-1242 or jchang@ssfm.com. If requesting special assistance, please contact Jared at least three days prior to the meeting. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.