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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation has closed the Hilo Trap and Skeet Range, so extensive renovations may be made to the facility. The Hilo Trap and Skeet Range is expected to remain closed through August 2016 to allow for the installation of a new waste­ disposal system and accessibility upgrades that […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation closed Pahala Swimming Pool starting Monday, Feb. 22, so the pool’s pump may be repaired. This closure is expected to continue through Friday, March 4, 2016. Normal operating hours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 5, when Pahala Swimming Pool will be reopened for public […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 2016 closure schedule for Ahalanui Park, Isaac Kepookalani Hale Beach Park, Kahaluu Beach Park and Spencer Park at Ohaiula Beach. Monthly closures are necessary to maintain and repair high­-use parks without exposing park patrons to potential hazards associated with large­ scale maintenance work. Located […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation invites kupuna to enroll in language, music and other classes offered July 7 through Sept. 12 at senior centers islandwide. Open to seniors at least 55 years old, classes typically cost $10 per person for the 10-week session. Registration ends Monday, July 14. To enroll, call […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation invites keiki to sign up for youth volleyball programs offered at Hilo’s Waiakea-Uka Gymnasium. Boys 7 to 14 years old and girls 7 to 10 years old can play in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s youth volleyball league that starts in September. Registration opens July […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation now is issuing permits to camp at Kohanaiki Beach Park, also known as “Pine Trees,” located north of Kailua-Kona. People seeking camping permits must apply in person during business hours at the department’s administrative offices located at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 in Hilo and in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to announce its 2014 general-maintenance schedule for Ahalanui Park, Isaac Kepookalani Hale Beach Park, Kahaluu Beach Park and Spencer Park at Ohaiula Beach. These parks will be closed from one to three days most months so larger-scale maintenance work may be undertaken without putting park […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Keiki 6 to 14 years old are invited to enter free track and field meets that the county Department of Parks and Recreation will hold simultaneously in East Hawaii and West Hawaii to accommodate the large number of youth athletes. An age-group meet will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at both Keaau High […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Youth basketball teams from throughout Hawaii are invited to compete in the 33rd Annual Winter Basketball Classic to be held December 26 through December 29 at Hilo-area gymnasiums. Each participating team must submit a completed registration packet by Friday, December 6, to the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Recreation Office located at 799 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi, Puna Councilman Zendo Kern, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Mountain View Gym and Park invite the public to an opening ceremony for the new children’s playground at A.J. Watt Gym in Mountain View. Festivities will start 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Na Wai […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hilo’s Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium will be closed through Thursday, Oct. 31. The temporary shutdown is necessary so workers may replace the pool’s sand-filter covers and repair leaks in the hose bib. The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks pool users and the general public for their understanding and patience while the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of the tennis courts at Kailua- Kona’s Makaeo Park, also known as the Old Kona Airport Park, so the courts may be resurfaced. All of the park’s tennis courts will be closed Monday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 20. Volunteers will perform […]

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Renovations total $1.5 million on pool and facility

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Mayor Billy Kenoi: ‘This is where our children learn sportsmanship, hard work and pride’

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