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The Conversation talked with Honolulu Parks and Recreation Director Laura Thielen about the challenge of getting players to share court space. She said rules will not resolve the fact that there are more players than available facilities, especially at certain times of the day.
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During his 20 years in Hawaiʻi, botanist and Queen's physician Dr. William Hillebrand introduced many plants now associated with the islands, including the plumeria. Some of the trees he planted are still at his former residence, on land that is now Foster Botanical Garden. A local thespian, acting at Hillebrand, spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz ahead of a performance this weekend.
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The city's Department of Parks and Recreation held a blessing ceremony Monday for the grand opening of a dozen new courts. Each new area is complete with lines and nets, which were repurposed from four underutilized tennis courts, according to DPR.
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The influx of visitors at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden has prompted the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to consider implementing an admission fee and a reservation system. A 2022 survey found that most first-time visitors would make a reservation and pay an admission fee. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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The popular Koko Crater hike in Hawaiʻi Kai will be closed for four separate days this month while the city repairs the viewing platform at the top. This is the second phase of an ongoing restoration project to prolong the life of the stairs and make the route safer for the hundreds of hikers that ascend and descend it every day.
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Two of Oʻahu’s largest city parks will close for maintenance in June. Nate Serota with the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation explains why the two parks are closing at the same time.
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Consistent with previous years, Bellows Beach will be closed for 15 weeks while turtles are expected to nest along the coastline. Officials plan to use this time to renovate the bathroom and trim the trees.
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Oʻahu's only outdoor shooting complex will reopen next week. The range has been closed for nearly eight months due to reports of increased lead exposure. All 12 employees at the Koko Head Shooting Complex took a blood test last year — and nine of them had elevated levels of lead.
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The Koko Head Archery Range reopened Friday afternoon, following a months-long closure to renovate the entire Koko Head Shooting Complex. The archery range now has five refurbished targets open to the public. Those participating are encouraged to police themselves and bring their own target faces.
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The rules around wedding photography, tour groups, and other commercial activities at Oʻahu parks and beaches may once again change with a new city proposal. The proposal would reverse the efforts of previous city councils and community members. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.