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