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%-4 OF <br />William P. Kenoi <br />Muhor <br />�4 of H! e <br />Couutp of 7r-awai'i <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />(808) 961-8311 9 Fax (808) 961-8411 <br />NEWS RELEASE <br />March 19, 2014 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Clayton S. Houma <br />Director <br />Robert A. Fitzgerald <br />Deputy Director <br />New Honoka`a Park Playground Opens March 25 <br />A blessing and dedication ceremony for Hawaii Island's newest <br />public playground will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at <br />Honoka`a Park. <br />The public is invited to join Mayor Billy Kenoi, Hamakua <br />Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter and other dignitaries in opening <br />the new Honoka`a Park playground. Refreshments will be served. <br />Located next to the park's gymnasium, the playground features a <br />play area designed for children 2 to 5 years old and another for <br />bigger keiki between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Multiple <br />slides, climbing rings, covered decks and a grass -like safety <br />surface comprise the playground's modular design. <br />William C. Loeffler Construction Inc. built the playground, <br />landscaped the area, and installed benches, safety fencing, <br />railings and accessible walkways as part of its $295,422 contract <br />with the Department of Parks and Recreation. <br />For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public <br />Information Officer, at 345-9105 or jarmstrong�a co.hawaii.hi.us. <br />-30- <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />