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Waimanalo, Hawaiʻi 96795 September 13, 2018 Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation 1000 Ulu'Ohi'a St #309 Kapolei, Hawaiʻi 96707 Dear Department of Parks and Recreation, My family, friends and I have been going to Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park for many years. We have been returning because Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park is where so many sporting events are held. However, many people, along with my family and friends have had problems with some safety issues at Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park. Throughout the many years I have been coming here, many facilities are either constantly shutting down or they’re taking a very long time to repair. Roughly last year from October to March, the shower was shut down for a good amount of time (weeks to approximately a little over a month). I recently came to Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park for HCRA States last month, and the shower was working, but one of the restrooms on the field were still off limits from the arson fire years ago, and the playground next to the restroom was still broken. As I was reading reviews on Google and Yelp, I read that some people were making other comments saying, “The tennis courts have large cracks in them, making for very dangerous play.” (Nat N.) Recently, a Salt Lake resident and his son were regularly helping to clean up the beach park, but after it got overwhelming, he said, “We can't do anything because it's a little bit too much for us. It's up to the people with machines and trucks and manpower to do it,” Ke’ehi Lagoon Beach Park has many facilities that are constantly being shut down or needs repair as soon as possible, and has also collected an immense amount of trash. I understand that there are about 300 parks on this island, and it’s difficult to keep up with each of them, but I feel Keʻehi Lagoon should be one of the priorities. It is home base to athletes that play tennis, football, baseball, softball, soccer, people who paddle and also to residents who visit here or choose this place to spend time with their family, etc. Keʻehi Lagoon is also where HCRA states is occasionally held and where some practices for the Polynesian Bowl are. There are so many people that visit here annually and I feel that it is unacceptable to still have things that still haven’t been repaired for years. Through it all, Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park will still be home to a lot of these events, and having the shower and the bathroom working (the one closest to the water) will do for now. I am grateful to have the two main facilities working as it has been a problem for a long time before. I have no objection to your policies, nor am I telling you how to run your job, but I truly feel that Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park should be one of the priorities on the list when it comes to repairs, since it will affect many people who come here. Sincerely, Zion David-Ravey
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Sydnee Cabacungan
9/24/2018 03:51:45 pm
Very nice work !! I like how you stated how the park should be fixed, not just for your benefits, but for the whole community. I feel like you could’ve added some statistics in your letter, and maybe a little more evidence/reviews to backup your claims. Despite that, you did a really good job.
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Kayley Lau
9/24/2018 04:06:36 pm
Great job !! I liked how you involved the whole community and how the facilities being shut down is also affecting them. I also liked how you used your own personal experience and others you know too. Adding to that you weren't very broad and gave details of what kinds of problems Keehi is experiencing. Maybe you can get more statistics and facts from websites that aren't as opinion based. Overall, very good job!
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ZAVALA
9/26/2018 03:28:24 pm
AS(2) YOU NEED TO RESEARCH. HOW MANY TIMES ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO CLEAN THE PARK? HOW MANY TIMES DO THEY ACTUALLY CLEAN IT? HOW MANY WORKERS ARE ASSIGNED TO CLEAN? SHOULD THEY HIRE MORE? THERE IS VERY LITTLE RESEARCH DONE WHEN IT COMES TO PROVING YOUR ARGUMENT. ALL YOU HAVE IS A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND YOU FOUND OUT HOW MANY PARKS THERE ARE.
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