HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-08 Waimea Park Bandstand Closed Until Further Notice Due To Vandalism -- press release (2)
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
November 8, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Waimea Park Bandstand Closed Until Further Notice Due To Vandalism
is informing the public that the
Waimea Park Bandstand will be closed until further notice due to vandalism that
occurred in the early morning hours of November 8, 2018.
In an effort to improve the park facilities, our plumbers replaced all of the toilets and
sinks at the bandstand bathroom last month. Unfortunately, someone went into the
bathroom and broke all of the sinks and toilets. The outside water fountain and
maintenance storage lockers were also damaged. A person who does this has no
respect for the Waimea park users, lacks community pride, and feels that breaking the
restroom equipment has no consequences. We just upgraded this bathroom, and now
to repair the facility, it cost approximately $12,000 in
Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation.
and community members are the ones who will lose out due to this
police department, community and business
leaders to determine solutions to prevent further vandalism. If you have any information
about who could have done this, please contact the police department, Waltjen said.
To report information about this incident, please contact the Police non-emergency
number at 935-3311.
If damage or vandalism is found at any of your parks and beaches, please inform Parks
and Recreation as soon as possible at (808) 961-8311.
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Photos of vandalism at Waimea Park:
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