HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR030818DOPRBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2018
WALLACE G. REZETES JR.
Managing Director
LENNY RAPOZO, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4460
Fax (808) 241-5126
Newly improved Po`ipu Beach Park playground vandalized
PO`IPO — A newly improved playground at Po'ipu Beach Park was discovered
vandalized by members of the public on Tuesday, March 6.
Part of a $670,000 project by the Department of Parks and Recreation to upgrade its
heavily used park facilities, the playground had incurred damage to its Boingo drum panel after
vandals cut the panel's cables.
"It is disturbing and disheartening that anyone would vandalize something for the keiki
and their families," said Department of Parks and Recreation Director Lenny Rapozo. "We are
hoping that the community comes together and we can all help to curb this nonsensical activity."
Improvements to Po'ipO Beach Park — which included replacing fixtures in the main
comfort station and improvements to the pavilions, playground, and showers — were completed
in the latter half of February.
To report suspicious activity, please call Police Dispatch at 241-1711.
Pictured above: The playground at Po`ipu Beach Park.
Pictured above: The Boingo drum panel's cables were vandalized at Po'ipu Beach Park.