HI SCR20

The Hawaii State Legislature expresses strong support for the County of Hawaiʻi's development of the Kealakehe Regional Park project, a 190-acre park in North Kona bounded by Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, Ane Keohokalole Highway, and Kealakehe Parkway.

The master plan includes multiple athletic fields, indoor and outdoor courts, a skate park, amphitheater, cultural gathering spaces, and passive recreation areas to serve the West Hawaiʻi community.

The County of Hawaiʻi is urged to allocate capital improvement funding, seek state and federal grants, and pursue phased development to advance the long-stalled project.

The County is encouraged to collaborate with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Education, community stakeholders, and local nonprofits to maximize recreational, educational, and cultural benefits.

The County is requested to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the Regular Session 2027.