HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0663.002 2006-2008
October 2, 2007
Dear Councilman Ikeda, U ~
I was very interested in your proposal to upgrade Carvalho Park. Far
decades the whole county has used this park literally to pieces. It
serves the greater Hilo area and hosts teams from around the island
almost weekly for sporting events. The ball field and gym are almost
used daily. From our keiki to our seniors; for softball, volleyball,
basketball -leagues and tournaments; for fundraisers, social events -
the Portuguese Culture Club's annual festival; baby and graduation
parties and for just playing in the playground, we have all grown up
around and gathered here for a lot of the important events in our lives.
I live close by and have grown up playing at the park and most
recently with the Hui Na Kolohe softball team. Some of us have tried
proposing upgrades over the years but have always been told "not
enough money". The gym is in serious need of repair/renovation. The
pavilion needs upgrading/renovation, repair, additional restrooms, a
larger, more cost effective and efficient kitchen, and, given the Hilo
rain, maybe additional square footage for sheltering.
A clubhouse was proposed a few years back and that might be good
too.
Adequate and safer parking is also sorely needed. This would help the
public safety issue in reducing crime and promote better pedestrian
safety in the overcrowded lot. More parking space would also
eliminate the need to park on Waianuenue, again for safety issues.
Carvalho Park has helped make great memories for the thousands of
us who have used it. So the bottom line is that Carvalho Park is long
overdue for an upgrade and I support and am glad to see your effort
to accomplish this.
Sincerely,
Jerry Oliveira
44 Komohana
Hilo, Hawaii
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