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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
http://www.hawaiicounty.E!ov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE: April 30, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Kenneth J. Van Bergen
Deputy Director
Construction Resumes On $22.3 Million Pahoa District Park
Fulfilling the County of Hawai`i's pledge to expand healthy recreational opportunities for the
families of Lower Puna, construction on the $22.3 million Pahoa District Park has resumed.
Park construction was paused in 2014 due to a rapidly advancing lava flow threatening
Pahoa. After the lava flow threat level was downgraded, and after consultation with the
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Hawaii County Civil Defense, the park project was
given the green light to resume.
"Our commitment to the families of Puna remains strong," said Mayor Billy Kenoi. "One of
our priorities has always been to create more safe places for our kids to stay active and
healthy. In collaboration with our Hawaii County Council, we are pleased to move forward
with this project that will provide access to positive recreation for Hawaii Island's fastest-
growing communities."
When complete, this 29 -acre first phase of the Pahoa District Park will include a covered
play court building, two baseball fields, two multipurpose fields, a playground, concession
building, comfort station, accessible walkways, and ample parking. These features will
complement Pahoa's existing recreational facilities that include the Pahoa Community
Aquatic Center, Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, and Pahoa Skate Park.
The park is also adjacent to the Pahoa Senior Center, which reverted to its previous use as
a fire station during the lava flow threat. That facility is currently being converted back into a
senior center, housing senior activities for kupuna in Lower Puna.
The Puna Community Development Plan, adopted by the Hawaii County Council in 2008,
identified the need for a district park in Lower Puna. A comprehensive planning process
involving the community, the County, and project designers began in 2012 to ensure these
new facilities reflect the recreational needs of Puna's residents.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-
8311 or iarmstronq(a�hawaiicounty.gov.
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