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 Parks and Recreation
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6
Hilo, HI  96720
Phone/TTY:  (808) 961-8311
Fax:  (808) 961-8411
email: parks_recreation@co.hawaii.hi.us

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Administration - James M. Komata, Acting Director - (808) 961-8311
Vacant, Deputy Director - (808) 961-8311

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION  
 

Vision Statement:
Service is our Game, Satisfaction is our Aim.

Mission Statement:
To Provide a wide array of services for the public with Excellence, Integrity and Aloha.
 
    ADMINISTRATION
    James M. Komata, Acting Director
    Vacant, Deputy Director
    Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo, HI 96720
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  parks_recreation@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone/TTY:  (808) 961-8311      Fax:  (808) 961-8411
    Kona Permit Office
    Kona Community Aquatic Center, 75-5530 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
    7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday
    Phone/TTY:  (808) 327-3560     Fax:  (808) 327-3562
    Provides administrative and organizational support services to all the divisions/sections and band to achieve the development and implementation of the department's programs and services.
     
    AQUATICS
    Larry Davis, Aquatic Program Administrator
    Richardson Ocean Center, 2349 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo HI  96720
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  aquatics@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 961-8694      Fax:  (808) 961-8696
    Responsible for programs and operation of nine public swimming pools.  Develops and implements a comprehensive water safety program by providing lifeguard services at County swimming pools.
   
    CULTURE & ARTS
    Roxcie Waltjen, Cultural Services Director
    28 Shipman Street, Hilo, HI  96720
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  cultureandarts@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 961-8706      Fax:  (808) 961-8904
    Provides educational and leisure time activities to share, preserve, perpetuate, and foster the appreciation of our rich multi-cultural heritage in the arts, history, and the humanities. 
    Culture & Arts Classes Offered
     

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    ELDERLY ACTIVITIES
    Harold Bugado, Director
    East Hawai`i:  127 Kamana Street, Hilo HI 96720
    Phone:  (808) 961-8777      Fax:  (808) 961-8704      TTY:  (808) 961-8025
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  ead@co.hawaii.hi.us
    West Hawai`i:  81 - 951 Haleki`i Street, Kealakekua, HI  96750
    Phone:  (808) 322-1812      Fax:  (808) 322-2635      TTY:  (808) 961-8025
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    Maintains a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for older individuals, which promote maximum independence and dignity in a home environment, through employment and volunteer opportunities, nutrition services, support services, and multi-purpose senior centers.
    EAD Calendar of Events - PDF document
    Kupuna News, A Magazine for and about Hawai`i's Seniors - 6.9M PDF document
    Senior ID Card Schedule - PDF document
    Senior Class Schedules for September 29 - December 5, 2008
        Kamana Senior Center  - PDF document
        Kea`au Senior Center  - PDF document
        West Hawai`i Senior Center - PDF document
   
    HAWAI`I COUNTY BAND
    Paul Arceo, Band Director
    Phone:  (808) 961-8699
    Provides music for special community functions and concerts for public enjoyment throughout the County.
   
    HILO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
    Troy Tamiya, Manager
    340 Haihai Street, Hilo HI 96720
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Daily, Closed Christmas and New Year's Day
    email:  hilomuni@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 959-7711     Fax:  (808) 959-8698
    Operates and maintains the only public golf course on the Island of Hawai`i.
   
    Ho`olulu Complex
    Paul Moffett, Maintenance Supervisor
    Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu`au Hale, 799 Pi`ilani Street Hilo, HI 96720
    6:30 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday - Friday
    Phone:  (808) 961-8720     Fax:  (808) 961-8715
    Accepts reservations for and maintains the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Dr. Francis F.C. Wong Stadium, Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu`au Hale, Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium and Hilo Drag Strip.
     

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    PANA`EWA RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
    Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Pana`ewa Equestrian Center
    Pamela Mizuno, Complex Manager
    800 Stainback Highway, Hilo, HI 96720
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Daily, Closed Christmas and New Year's Day
    email:  panaewazoo@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 959-7224     Fax:  (808) 981-2316
    Recreational and educational activities in a zoological and botanical park, specializing in rainforest and native species.  Horse stall rental and equestrian related amenities are offered.
   
    PARKS MAINTENANCE
    Pat Daly, Superintendent of Park Maintenance
    35 Railroad Avenue, Hilo, HI  96720
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  parksmaintenance@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 961-8719     Fax:  (808) 961-8725
    Maintains neighborhood parks, beach parks, cemeteries, playgrounds, ballfields, and other recreational facilities in an effort to provide the public with safe and enjoyable facilities.

*Herbicide Treatments are scheduled as needed.
Notification will be posted at least (4) days after application of treatment and will
include description of product used.
   
    RECREATION
    Arlene Miyake, Administrator
    Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu`au Hale, 799 Pi`ilani Street Hilo, HI 96720
    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    email:  recreation@co.hawaii.hi.us
    Phone:  (808) 961-8740     Fax:  (808) 961-8736
    Provides a diversified recreation program that addresses the needs and interest of the respective communities in a safe environment with zero tolerance for illegal drugs and violence.
Age Group Track & Field meet
February 7, 2009		 All Comers Track & Field meet
February 21, 2009
Information/Registration/Consent/Release of Claims (PDF documents), Excel Track Entry Form
 
Summer Fun Employment Information and Application (PDF document)
Only fully completed applications with current First Aid certificates submitted by the March 10, 2009 application deadline will be considered for employment.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces the following position for temporary summer employment for the 2009 Summer Fun Program, which will run from June 8, 2009 through July 17, 2009 (4 days of mandatory training to be held from June 8-10,12, 2009, June 11, 2009 is a Holiday). 
SUMMER FUN STARTS ON JUNE 15, 2009 (Monday).
 
    WEST HAWAI`I BAND
    Gary Ventimiglia, Band Director
    Phone:  (808) 885-4933
    Provides music for special community functions and concerts for public enjoyment throughout West Hawai'i.
     
       
    HAWAI`I COUNTY PARK FACILITIES
    Release of Claim Memo To Participants & Certification Form 5-23-06   231K PDF
    Release of Claims - Waiver Form - 5-23-2006   17K PDF
    Release of Claims - Waiver Form - 5-23-2006-Multiple Minors   16K PDF
     
    VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
     
    RULES AND REGULATIONS
         
Limited English Proficiency Plan - PDF document
 
  www.resource4hawaii.com/html/islandvt/bigisland.htm - Virtual tour of the Big Island
   
    SPECIAL EVENTS

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FEBRUARY
7 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival 2009 (649K PDF document)
"Hanami" Viewing of the Flowers in Springtime
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kamuela, Waimea, Hawai`i Island
Roxcie Waltjen, Culture and Arts, (808) 961-8706
email:  cultureandarts@co.hawaii.hi.us
 
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Age Group Track & Field meet
Information/Registration/Consent/Release of Claims (PDF documents),  Excel Track Entry Form
Sites: West Hawai`i – Konawaena High School track oval
            East Hawai`i - Kea`au High School track oval
Time for both meets:
9:00 am – Start of field events
10:30 am – Approximate starting time for track events. Track & field events will run simultaneously.
Mason Souza, Recreation Division - 961-8735, ext. 25
 
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All Comers Track & Field meet
Information/Registration/Consent/Release of Claims (PDF documents),  Excel Track Entry Form
Sites: West Hawai`i – Konawaena High School track oval
             East Hawai`i – Kea`au High School track oval
Time for both meets:
9:00 am – Start of field events
10:30 am – Approximate starting time for track events. Track & field events will run simultaneously.
Mason Souza, Recreation Division - 961-8735, ext. 25
 
APRIL
23 Hawai‘i State Senior Karaoke Revue
Sangha Hall, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Roann Okamura, Elderly Recreation Services, (808) 961-8710
email:  ers@co.hawaii.hi.us
 
MAY
15 Big Island Senior Golf Tournament
Hapuna Golf Course
Time Check-in: 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $90
Lynne Kunitake, Special Programs, (808) 322-1812
email:  eadsp@co.hawaii.hi.us
29 Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show
Old Kona Airport Pavilion, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Coran Kitaoka, Elderly Recreation Services, (808) 323-3190
email:  ers@co.hawaii.hi.us
 
JUNE
15 Summer Fun Starts (Monday)
Recreation Division, (808) 961-8740
email:  recreation@co.hawaii.hi.us
 
JULY
14-16

35th Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Softball Tournament
Kailua Park, (Old Airport) Kailua-Kona
July 14-16, Time: Pending
Nathan Suganuma, League Coordinator, Special Programs,  (808) 961-8592
email:  specialprograms@hawaiiantel.net
 
SEPTEMBER
16-17 27th Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa Convention Center
5:30PM, Craft Fair: 8:00 AM
Lynne Kunitake, Special Programs, (808) 322-1812
email:  eadsp@co.hawaii.hi.us
20-26 Employ the Older Worker Week
Clyde Yoshida, Senior Training & Employment Program, (808) 961-8750
email:  senioremployment@co.hawaii.hi.us
24 Older Americans Job Fair
Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu`au Hale
8AM-10AM (Tentative)
Clyde Yoshida, Senior Training & Employment Program, (808) 961-8750
email:  senioremployment@co.hawaii.hi.us
 
NOVEMBER
6 Prime Time West Hawai`i Wellness Fair
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Convention Center
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm - (Tentative)
Lynne Kunitake, Special Programs, (808) 322-1812
email:  eadsp@co.hawaii.hi.us
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