HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-29 Panaewa Equestrian Center Rodeo Arena Closure -- press release
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing 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/
August 29, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center Rodeo Arena to Close September 2 for
Improvements
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that the
Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center Rodeo Arena will be closed from September 2, 2019 to
approximately December 9, 2019, in order to complete restoration work at the facility.
Departmental staff will be removing all of the compacted dirt and material from inside
the arena, which is not draining properly, and replacing it with drain material and red
cinder. The red cinder base is solid, and when it rains, the arena will be able to drain
quickly while retaining the surface.
This red cinder base will also assist in the mitigation of dust being released beyond the
property lines of the facility. The red cinder method was successfully utilized this year
at the Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena, and all feedback from arena users has been positive.
The Department apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause, and thanks
the public for their patience and understanding during this facility upgrade.
For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (808) 961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.