05-10-2008, 07:31 AM
While I have to agree with Rob that Puna has been shortchanged seriously by the County Parks and Recreation Dept., there is some positive activity going on. (Thanks to Carey for refocusing me on the positive.[
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The HPP Parks Committee is moving forward in negotiations with the County to convert the 20-acre piece of land makai of the Hui complex on Makuu into a real park. This will have a variety of recreational opportunities to include (but not necessarily be limited to) playgrounds, ball fields, and walking trails. By avoiding the land acquisition cost, the County feels like they can bless with us with a decent set of facilities. Hopefully, the new Administration will continue with this next year. The reports we hear at the HPP Membership meetings are positive, but of course it will take years to get done. This is still Hawaii County after all.
Cheers,
Jerry
])The HPP Parks Committee is moving forward in negotiations with the County to convert the 20-acre piece of land makai of the Hui complex on Makuu into a real park. This will have a variety of recreational opportunities to include (but not necessarily be limited to) playgrounds, ball fields, and walking trails. By avoiding the land acquisition cost, the County feels like they can bless with us with a decent set of facilities. Hopefully, the new Administration will continue with this next year. The reports we hear at the HPP Membership meetings are positive, but of course it will take years to get done. This is still Hawaii County after all.
Cheers,
Jerry