URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND VARIETY OF PLAYGROUND FEATURES OF PLAYGROUNDS AT ALL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PARKS.

HR18

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

18

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

urging the department of parks and recreation of the city
and county of honolulu to improve the safety, accessibility, and variety of
playground features of playgrounds at all city and county of honolulu PARKS
.

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WHEREAS,
active play is vital for childhood development, as it helps children create,
explore, and imagine, which in turns helps their brains develop, builds
important creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and contributes to
their emotional well-being; and

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WHEREAS, active
play also encourages children to develop motor skills and develop healthy
lifestyle habits; and

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WHEREAS, playgrounds
provide a safe space for children of all income levels to engage in active play
with others, which allows children to learn how to interact in a group and
helps forge strong social connections; and

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WHEREAS,
modern playgrounds on the continental United States increasingly provide
inclusive equipment, nature‑based play structures, and adaptive features
that allow children of all abilities to participate; and

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WHEREAS, many
playgrounds in the City and County of Honolulu lack these amenities, contain
aging or outdated equipment and limited shade and seating options, and lack accessible
play structures; and

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WHEREAS, outdated
playgrounds can negatively impact children's physical activity levels, limit
opportunities for outdoor learning and socialization, and may increase the risk
of injury due to equipment wear or inadequate safety surfacing; and

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WHEREAS, high‑quality,
safe, and inclusive playgrounds contribute to community well‑being,
promote equitable access to recreation, and support families by providing
essential public spaces that encourage healthy lifestyles; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the Department of Parks and
Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu is urged to improve the safety,
accessibility, and variety of playground features of playgrounds at all City
and County of Honolulu parks; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor
of the
City
and County of Honolulu and Director of Parks and Recreation of the City and
County of Honolulu
.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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Playgrounds;
City & County of Honolulu; Parks and Recreation