Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Boat Ramp and Breakwater at Mahukona Beach Park

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Damon

The County Department of Parks and Recreation announces a public meeting to discuss a proposed project to construct a new boat ramp and breakwater at Māhukona Beach Park in North Kohala.

Mahukona

When: January 23rd , Wednesday

Location: Māhukona Beach Park Pavilion

Time: 5pm to 6pm

Staff from the US Army Corps of Engineers along with County representatives from the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting this meeting to provide a general overview of the North Kohala Navigation Improvement Feasibility Study process, to present project alternatives and receive input from the users.

Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8311 at least 1 day prior to meeting date.

 

 

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Inaugural Lineman’s Rodeo Bringing Upgrades to Maka‘eo Park

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Damon

The County of Hawai‘i announces Maka‘eo Beach Park will host the first Hawai‘i Lineman’s Rodeo, which is a free event to be held Saturday, February 23, at the Kailua-Kona facility.

Lineman

A friendly competition among more than 40 mainland and local teams of electric utility professionals and contractors, the rodeo highlights safety, skill and education in overhead electric work. The Hawaiian Electric Companies, which includes Hawai‘i Electric Light Co., and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 are sponsoring the drug- and alcohol-free Hawai‘i Lineman’s Rodeo.

The event will support Toys For Tots and the Hawai‘i Food Basket, with a donated canned item, new toy or small donation per child earning unlimited rides in the event’s Kids Zone. Vendor applications to participate in the free community fair are still being accepted at www.hawaiilinemanrodeo.com.

HELCO will hire contractors to install fencing and prepare a surface of sand and wood chips to create a competition arena located away from park amenities. Next, they will erect 75 utility poles for the estimated 125 competitors to use.

“Working with the County of Hawai‘i Parks Department, HELCO plans to leave the park in better shape than we found it, with improvements to be enjoyed by future park users,” company President Jay Ignacio said.

Once the competition has ended, the poles will be donated to the Department of Parks and Recreation for use in enhancing Maka‘eo Beach Park.

“This is a win-win-win situation,” Deputy Parks Director Bob Fitzgerald said. “We’re bringing in a whole bunch of visitors to Hawai‘i Island, providing free public entertainment and recreation, and improving Maka‘eo at little cost to the taxpayers.”

Parks officials consulted with cultural descendants of the area, canoe clubs that use Maka‘eo and other community stakeholders before approving the competition and related park improvements. Holes drilled for the poles will not impact any cultural resources, while the park will remain open during the February 23 event.

For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us.

 

 

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Keiki Triathlon Results

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Damon

The County of Hawai‘i’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Keiki Triathlon held October 20 at the Kona Community Aquatic Center and Maka‘eo Park in Kailua-Kona.

More than 50 youth athletes from around the island finished the challenging swim, bike and run courses.

The Department of Parks and Recreation and HI-PAL congratulate all the participants and extend a special mahalo to everyone who helped to make the event successful.

Results:

Girls 7-8:

  1. Lainey Eckart 18:21.91
  2. Audrey Weir 19:25.02
  3. Ciara Blaber & Rachel Caldarone 19:52.14 (tie)

Boys 7-8:

  1. Levi Farinas 19:11.83
  2. Jacot McDavid 19:57.63
  3. Zion Hernendez 20:01.72

Girls 9-10:

  1. Shiloh Pintor 24:29.1
  2. Nophia Pintor  24:53.79
  3. Casy Gollen 25:13.95

Boys 9-10:

  1. Ku’e Martin 20:38.21
  2. Isaiah Manasas 20:48.86
  3. Luke Biondi 21:05.1

Girls 11-12:

  1. Hoope Napoleon-Martin 24:47.09
  2. Enjolique Hughes 26:51.10
  3. Amanda Schiff 26:52.83

Boys 11-12:

  1. Kameron Moses  20:13.08
  2. Caleb Barville 20:26.63
  3. Kai McDavid 24:54.07

Boys 13-14:

  1. Nai’a Makuakane 21:33.24

For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us.

 

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Hilo’s Walter Victor Ball Fields Closed Temporarily for Annual Maintenance

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Damon

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed Hilo’s Walter C.K. Victor Baseball Complex to perform annual maintenance work.


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Following a busy summer season that saw the return of professional baseball to Hilo, the three ball fields are receiving new sod and being manicured in preparation for the 2012 Poi Pounder Baseball Tournament to be held in November.

Work is scheduled to be completed October 12, at which time the department will reopen the fields for practices and league play.

The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks the public for its patience while the field maintenance is occurring.

For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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Five County Pools Receiving Safety Improvements

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Damon

Hawai‘i County’s swimming pools are receiving necessary safety improvements that will result in the temporary closure of five facilities, the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday.

Hilo’s NAS Pool and Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium, Pāhala Swimming Pool, Konawaena Pool, and the Kona Community Aquatic Center (KCAC) each will be closed for an estimated 10 days while the upgrades are being made.

The Department of Parks and Recreation is replacing all of the drain covers at each facility with newer, safer versions that meet mandated federal standards to address potential entrapment issues.

The following lists the tentative start date for each pool to be closed:

  • April 21 – NAS Pool in Hilo (961-8697)
  • April 22 or 23 ­– Kawamoto Pool (961-8698)
  • April 28 – Pāhala Pool (928-8177)
  • May 4 – Kona Pool at Konawaena High School (323-3252)
  • May 21 – Kona Community Aquatic Center Pool (KCAC) (327-3500)

Due to the scope and nature of the work involved, it cannot be predicted when each upgrade will be completed. Please contact pool staff at the respective facilities (telephone numbers provided above) for updates on the work progress and the reopening dates.

New drain covers have already been installed at both the Laupāhoehoe and Kohala pools, while similar work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center will be scheduled at a later date.

The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience and understanding while these important modifications are being made to ensure swimmers’ safety.

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Tomorrow: Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Track Meets

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Damon
Media Release

The Dept. of Parks and Recreation has scheduled its 2009 Track & Field program for
February 7 & 21, 2009, at both East and West Hawaii sites simultaneously. The
Konawaena High School Track Oval will be utilized for the West Hawaii meets, while
the site for the East Hawaii meets will be at the Keaau High School Track Oval.
February 7, 2009, will be for the Age Group Track and Field meet. February 21, 2009, will be the All Comers Track and Field meet. The exponent meet will not be used this year.
1. Participants will be limited to 3 events, one of which shall be a field event. Relays
are included in the events. Be sure chosen events are listed in participants
division. Any participant competing in excess of three events will automatically
be disqualified from those events.
2. Once again only registered coaches and athletes of individual events will be
allowed on the track once the meet begins. Coaches will be given passes to enter
the oval. Passes must be turned in once the meet is over. 5 passes maximum. 2
coaches per event.
Enclosed in packet are:
1. Entry forms for girls and boys for the Age Group and All Comers Meets.
2. Waiver forms, which can be duplicated, for each participant.
3. Reminders.
For more information please call Mason Souza at 961-8735 ext. 25, or email at
msouza@co.hawaii.hi.us
Packets can be accessed by going on-line: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/parks/recreation.htm


YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD
The Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual track and field meets for youngsters 6 through 14 years of age. The schedule is as follows:
Age Group Track & Field meet
Dates: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Sites: West Hawaii – Konawaena High School track oval
East Hawaii – Keaau High School track oval
All Comers Track & Field meet
Dates: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sites: West Hawaii – Konawaena High School track oval
East Hawaii – Keaau High School track oval
Time for both meets:
9:00 am – Start of field events
10:30 am – Approximate starting time for track events. Track & field
events will run simultaneously.
All students should check with their school first to see if a track program is offered.

For More Information,  Sign Ups and Coaches Meeting information click here.

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