08-01-2014, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Rob Tucker
There was a time some years back when, after a series of town meetings were held, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was entered into with Parks & Rec on the 56 acre park parcel. It required zero funding from the county and included a walking riding trail around the perimeter, a professionally run town camp ground and a few acres of a Hawaiian cultural village (off grid).
The camp ground would have required about three acres and was intended to add eco tourism for an economic boost for Pahoa Village.
That sounds wonderful! Throw government money and crap load of red tape in the mix, and look what we get now?
Sad really. When I picture a park.... I see rolling hills of green and happy people with picnic baskets and blankets ... BBQ pits, Trails with flowers and trees to hang out under. Lot's of benches and tables to relax and contemplate while strolling around the paths enjoying the scenery.
The park that comes to mind is Liliuokalani Park. Hopefully they will put in LED lighting.
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