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Department of Parks and Recreation
Lester K.C. Chang, Director
Richard T. Haru, Deputy Director

1000 Uluohia Street,
Suite 309
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Phone: (808) 768-3003
Fax: (808) 768-3053
email: parks@honolulu.gov
 
 
 


DIVISIONS and MAJOR BRANCHES

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Parks and Recreation manages, maintains, and operates all parks and recreational facilities of the city; develops and implements programs for cultural and recreational activities; and  beautifies the public streets of the city.  Its mission is to enhance the leisure lifestyle and quality of life for the people of Oahu through active and passive recreational opportunities.


STAFFING AND BUDGET

For fiscal year 2007 the Department of Parks and Recreation was authorized 847 full time regular positions, 24 temporary positions and 267 Personal Services Contract employees. The department appropriated $58,353,260 for its operating budget. It is responsible for approximately 6,108 acres of park and recreation land.
 

BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Department of Parks and Recreation
1000 Uluohia Street,
Suite 309
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Phone: (808) 768-3003
Fax: (808) 768-3053
There is an advisory Board of Parks and Recreation which consists of nine members who are appointed by the Mayor and are confirmed by the City Council. The Board advises the Mayor, the City Council and the Director on matters relating to recreation and cultural activities and associated facilities.

The current members, as of July 2010, are:  Dennis Agena, Cecilia Blackfield, Wilbert Ching, Randall N. Harakal, Robert K. Cundiff, Gary Pacarro, Joan Raines, Donald Takaki (Chair), and Richard Towill. 

 
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