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The efforts to build a long-anticipated swimming pool and recreation center at Kahuku District Park will continue, with a third community design meeting to discuss the new facilities and their layout based on the September meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Kahuku Elementary School Cafeteria.
Mahalo to the roughly 50 community members who participated in the September 26 meeting! For those who could not attend, the meeting began with a talk story session to discuss the effort’s background and logistics. Then the attendees broke out into four smaller groups to explore how the park can potentially fit a 25-meter, 50-meter, and/or kiddie pool, the supporting pool facilities (pump room, bleachers, showers, etc.), a recreation center, and additional parking.
With the immense potential to enhance the recreational opportunities and community cohesion for current and future park users in Kahuku, the City hopes these meetings will reflect the values and priorities of the community as we consider a variety of perspectives. These meetings also provide a level of transparency and inclusivity, helping to create a sense of ownership among all participants as they collaborate with the various stakeholders in this effort.
This project came as a direct result of the Mayor’s April 20, 2023 Town Hall meeting in Lāʻie, where residents shared their long-standing desire for a full-sized public pool and recreation center. The closest City swimming pools for the Ko‘olauloa communities are located either at Kāne‘ohe District Park or Waialua District Park, which are approximately 25 and 17 miles from Kahuku District Park respectively. As a result, the 15.86 acre Kahuku District Park represents one of the better public locations to construct these recreational facilities.
More information is available online at: bit.ly/kahukuforyou
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