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HR 155

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Gedeon

Hawaii requests Honolulu Parks Department install permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamiloʻiki Community Park tennis courts to meet growing recreational demand, though no funding or enforcement mechanism is provided.

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Bill Summary · HR 155

Legislative bill overview

HR 155 is a non-binding request asking Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation to install permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at the tennis courts in Kamiloʻiki Community Park. This is a resolution rather than legislation with enforcement power, meaning it expresses legislative intent but doesn't mandate or fund the action.

Why is this important

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and dedicated facilities are increasingly in demand. This request reflects community interest in diversifying recreational offerings and improving evening accessibility at a public park, which could increase park usage and community engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation – The resolution doesn't allocate budget or specify funding sources; the Parks Department may lack resources to comply despite the request
  • Tennis court conversion – Existing tennis players may view this as reducing tennis availability, particularly if courts are converted rather than shared for pickleball
  • Cost-benefit analysis – Installing permanent nets and lighting requires capital investment; unclear whether demand justifies the expense or if portable equipment might serve the community more flexibly
  • Maintenance responsibility – Long-term upkeep costs and departmental capacity to maintain additional infrastructure isn't addressed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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