The Department of Parks and Recreation joined community partners for the opening of an addition to the Kona Skatepark at Kailua Park yesterday.

The newly completed expansion project includes new quarter pipes, rails, a pyramid, and other skating elements.

The park’s completion follows two years of fundraising, planning, design and construction led by a dedicated group of volunteers.

In addition to private donations and volunteer contributions, County Council members Holeka Goro Inaba and Rebecca Villegas both provided funding, and the Department of Parks and Recreation provided various materials, supplies and services in support of the effort.

In addition to the skatepark expansion, Parks and Recreation is moving forward with other upgrades at Kailua Park. A project to demolish the old terminal building and construct several new restroom facilities and a concession building is expected to go out to bid for construction later this year.

 

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi County Mayor’s Office