HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-07 Honokaa Rodeo to Reopen March 11 -- 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 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
March 7, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena to Reopen on March 11, 2019
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R) is announcing that the
Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena will reopen on March 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., following a blessing
ceremony. The public is invited to attend the reopening and blessing ceremony.
In an effort to alleviate the ponding of water inside the arena, P&R staff removed all of
the compacted dirt and material which was not draining properly, and replaced it with
drain rock and red cinder. During recent heavy rains in the area, no standing water was
present in the arena. The red cinder base will assist in the mitigation of dust being
released beyond the property lines of the facility.
Along with the enhancements inside of the arena, P&R staff also made drainage
improvements to the parking and staging areas.
The Department thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this
facility upgrade.
For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (808) 961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.