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Sriracha back to her spunky self at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens following illness
Staff members and partners of the Hilo zoo went to great lengths to ensure the 8-year-old female Bengal tiger’s health, administering anesthetics, taking samples while she was under, hand-feeding her while she recovered and more.
Construction to begin on new playground at park in North Kohala
The project includes the demolition of the existing playground equipment, which has been in use there since the mid-1990s, and the installation of new playground equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
Hawai‘i County breaks ground on restoration of Waikōloa park
The restoration and expansion is a public-private partnership with a price tag of $1 million.
Kaʻūmana Caves in Hilo to reopen next week
The popular destination for Big Island residents and visitors alike was closed in September 2023 because of a rock fall and partial collapse.
New boat and trailer parking signs posted at Hōnaunau ramp
Parking restrictions are not being adhered to less than week after Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation Department posted “boat and trailer parking only” signs at Hōnaunau bpat ramp in South Kona with vehicles taking up six of the eight spaces reserved for local fishermen.
Kohala Swimming Pool to reopen this month after being closed nearly 2 years
Beginning Aug. 12, the Big Island swimming pool in Kapaʻau will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
West Hawaiʻi County Band presents free Band in the Bay concert on April 2
The West Hawaiʻi County Band is performing its concerts at a new location, Honu’s On The Beach at the King Kamehameha Hotel.
Hawai‘i County finally nearing finish line to make all beach parks ADA compliant
Hawai‘i County started identifying and upgrading its parks facilities in 2000. After surveying 240 parks and recreation facilities, 35 were recognized as needing upgrades to provide equitable access.
New playground equipment for Waikōloa Village park sits in storage container for months
The playground equipment, with a price tag of $104,780, was purchased with money raised from several fundraisers held last year by Waikōloa Village residents committed to seeing the park revitalized.
Parks and Rec announces upcoming youth sports programs
Track and field, T-ball, baseball and boys basketball are all on tap in February.
West Hawai‘i County Band to Present Free Concert
Start the New Year off on the right foot — tapping along to music.
Blaze Engulfs Pepeʻekeo Apartment Building, Displacing Occupants
A fire at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Pepeʻekeo apartment building has resulted in the displacement of the residents who called it home.
County Beach Parks to Close Early on New Year’s Eve
All county beach parks will close early on New Year’s Eve.
ADA Project Scheduled for Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
Hilo Bayfront Beach parking Lot and comfort station will close temporarily to allow for ADA accessibility improvements.
Space Still Available for County’s Summer Fun Program
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation still has spaces available its 2020 Summer Fun Program.
