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Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo to reopen Friday

Hilo’s Kawamoto Swim Stadium closed a month ago when lightning damaged a pool pump.

Kawamoto Pool closed after lightning storm damages pool pump

Repairs are anticipated to take at least two weeks; meanwhile, scheduled programs have been relocated to NAS Swimming Pool.

HI-PAL thanks community for swimmingly successful inaugural Kawamoto Classic

The swimming education event is designed to introduce keiki to aquatic sports and promote water safety; during which activities were led by student volunteers, coaches and staff from Waiākea and Hilo schools.

Hilo elementary students raise $259 to help with repairs at Kawamoto Pool

Hilo Union School students involved with the Kama‘aina Kids A+ Afterschool Program raised funds for repairs to the Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium.

Hundreds of East Hawai‘i keiki accept DARE to lead safe and healthy lives

Hawai‘i Police Department, school resource officers and their partners host full day of fun and exciting events to celebrate graduates of 2025 Drug Abuse Resistance Education — or DARE — program.

Charles ‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo reopens

The facility closed Oct. 14 for planned repairs to the pool pump’s bearings and mechanical seal. However, it was discovered that additional repairs were necessary after the pump was removed and disassembled, necessitating a longer closure.

Hawai‘i police: Public pool death in Hilo ruled a suicide

A man found dead in a Hilo public pool was ruled to be a suicide, Hawai‘i police reported Wednesday afternoon.

Kawamoto Swim Stadium to Close Temporarily

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium will be temporarily closed.

Swim Stadium Schedule Revised Due to Staff Shortage

Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will operate on a temporary revised schedule.

Kawamoto Pool to Close Friday For Maintenance

Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will close all day Friday as repairs and maintenance work will be performed.

Kawamoto Swim Stadium Slated to Reopen

The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium is slated to reopen on Friday.

Kawamoto Swim Stadium Closed for Repairs

The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo has been closed due to an unexpected mechanical malfunction.

‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Pool Closure Scheduled

County officials said the popular Hilo pool will be closed for four days next week for maintenance and repairs.