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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RE~Q~EATION.
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DATE February 21, 2001
TO Dominic Yagong
Chair, Enwronmentai and Parks Committee
FROM Pat Engelhard
Director
RE Closure of Part of Lihiwai Street (Perimeter Road at Ldwokalani Park)
The response I have gotten from members of the community has been similar to yours Most
callers seem to want Lihiwai Street, between the Coconut Island entrance and the entrance by
"Isles", to remain closed I would support that closure Mayor Harry Kim has also expressed his
support I would, however, ask that the road only be cordoned off, not removed completely
Since skateboarding, roller blading and bicycle riding seem to be popular all over Hilo but
especially in Lilwokalani Park, I would like to suggest that the asphalt roadway be allowed for
those activities but that they be banned from sidewalks and other areas of the park
The official closure of the road could coincide with the opening of the entrance to Coconut Island
The road is presently closed to accommodate repairs to the parking lot as well as the bridge
spanning the ocean between the parking lot and Coconut Island That project should be
completed in mid April, just in time for the Merne Monarch Festival
I would welcome your Council resolution to close the Ldwokalani Park portion of Lihiwai Street to
further use of vehicular traffic.
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