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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
October 15, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Kenneth J. Van Bergen
Deputy Director
Scheduled Reopening of Pana`ewa Zoo
Playground Cancelled Due to Rain
This weekend's scheduled reopening of the children's playground equipment at the
Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens has been canceled due to wet weather.
Rainy conditions have prolonged installation of an upgraded synthetic turf safety system
that's expected to last longer than the playground's original ground covering.
To minimize impacts to playground users, the playground was scheduled to be
reopened temporarily on both Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19.
However, more time is needed before it will be ready for public use.
Installation of the upgraded playground surface is expected to be finished by the original
completion date of Friday, October 24.
Other areas of the zoo and gardens remain open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.
The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience caused by
the temporary closure and thanks zoo users and the general public for their patience
and understanding while the modification work is occurring.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at
961-8311 or iarmstronq(a�hawaiicounty.gov.
99113
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