HomeMy WebLinkAboutNew Keiki Playground Opened August 17 at Mauna Kea Recreation AreaJNt-4 OF
William P. Kenoi
Mayor r -�
•e
*rE OF Hf�
Countp of'abnai`i
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
http://www.hawaiicounty.aov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
August 17, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Kenneth J. Van Bergen
Deputy Director
New Keiki Playground Opened August 17 at
Mauna Kea Recreation Area
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi, County Councilman Aaron Chung, and the Department of
Parks and Recreation helped open Hawaii County's newest playground Monday,
August 17, by dedicating a 3,700 -square -foot playground at Mauna Kea Recreation
Area.
General contractor Site Engineering Inc., with assistance from Takamine Construction
Inc., built the unique playground designed for keiki 5 to 12 years old. It utilizes a system
of ropes, rails, spinning apparatus, and climbing ladders to emphasize balance and
movement. To protect the children from falls, the playground also features a padded
safety surface protected by a synthetic -turf covering that resembles natural grass.
Hawaii County has invested more than $4 million building new playgrounds around the
island since Mayor Kenoi took office in December 2008. Additional playground
construction is planned in the near future.
The playground is open daily at the park located near 34 -mile marker of the Daniel K.
Inouye Highway. Since assuming stewardship of the former State park on July 1, 2014,
Hawaii County has opened new restrooms, paved the parking area, created a picnic
area, installed lighted flag poles, landscaped the area, and hired security at the
renamed Mauna Kea Recreation Area. Future plans call for renovating the cabins and
water system to allow for overnight use.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at
961-8311 or iarmstrong(a)-hawaiicounty.gov.
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Attachment: Students from Kanu O Ka `Aina are the first to enjoy the new Mauna Kea
Recreation Area playground on August 17.
Image provided by: Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation
-30-
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.