KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 11, 2025
8:30 to 9:00 pm
In-person at the Kailua District Park District Meeting Room

Chair: Evan Weber. Members: Bill Hicks and Malie Thoemmes.

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of Minutes.

3. Announcements.

4. Continuing Issues Status
a. Off-leash and On-leash dog parks in Kailua (including Kawainui Park proposal and other DPR proposals)
b. Maintenance needs for the Parks (particularly lighting issues and bathrooms)
c. Possible multi-use path cut through between Kailua Road and Kainalu Drive that uses Kailua District Park
d. Island-wide beach status signage
e. Triangle Park post-construction plan
f. Kailua Beach Park (hours of operation, shoreline restoration)
g. Kailua District Park (Playground, lighting, bathrooms)
h. Enchanted Lake Park sidewalks
i. Kailua Soccer Fields – Hazardous Conditions and Maintenance
j. Boettcher Estate (WiFi, Adopt-a-Park program)
k. Youth Sports Field Availability

5. New issues

6. Resident and Community Concerns.

7. Adjournment.

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Parks and Recreation Committee
August 2025 Meeting Report
Chair Evan Weber

1. The committee recessed in August due to the lack of a quorum.

2. The following will be introduced as an individual motion:
In response to the Department of Parks and Recreation’s request for input on revised dog regulations in Kailua parks, the Kailua Neighborhood Board recommends:
1. The exploration of fenced, off-leash dog parks at Kawainui Park and Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park.
2. The following parks retain on-leash privileges: The rest of Kawainui Park that would not be off-leash, Kaʻelepulu Mini Park, Enchanted Lake Community Park, and Pōhākupu Mini Park.
3. The following parks should be considered for new on-leash dog privileges: Kalama Beach Park, Kailua District Park, Kailua Beach Park, and Maunawili Neighborhood Park.
4. The following parks should NOT be considered for dog privileges: ‘Aikahi Community Park, Kalaheo Neighborhood Park and Keolu Hills Neighborhood Park.

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