HCR 165

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.C.R. NO.
165
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
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.
WHEREAS, Kamiloʻiki Community Park in
Hawaii Kai serves as an important recreational gathering place for residents of
East Honolulu and provides facilities for tennis, pickleball, and other
community activities; and
WHEREAS, pickleball has
rapidly grown into one of the most popular recreational sports in the United
States, attracting participants of all ages due to its accessibility, social
nature, and relatively low-impact physical activity; and
WHEREAS, according to the
Sports and Fitness Industry Association�s Topline Participation Report,
approximately 19.8 million Americans played pickleball in 2024, representing a
45.8 percent increase from the previous year and more than a 300 percent increase
over three years, making it the fastest-growing sport in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the sport�s
popularity has created increased demand for courts nationwide, with tens of
thousands of dedicated pickleball courts now in operation across the country
and many communities converting existing tennis facilities to accommodate
pickleball play; and
WHEREAS, Kamiloʻiki Community Park has
become a popular location for pickleball play, particularly among kupuna and
other residents seeking accessible and social forms of physical activity; and
WHEREAS, players currently
must bring and set up their own temporary nets each time they wish to play
pickleball at the park, which can create logistical challenges and limit
opportunities for spontaneous recreational use; and
WHEREAS, installing permanent
pickleball nets would significantly improve accessibility and convenience for
residents, encourage greater participation in healthy outdoor recreation, and
help meet growing demand for pickleball facilities in East Honolulu; and
WHEREAS, the tennis courts at
Kamiloʻiki
Community Park currently do not have court lighting, requiring players to stop
playing once daylight ends, even when weather conditions and community demand
would otherwise allow continued recreational use; and
WHEREAS, installing lighting
at the courts would allow residents to safely enjoy recreational activities
during evening hours, particularly during shorter winter days and after normal
working hours; and
WHEREAS, expanding
recreational opportunities at existing park facilities can help promote
physical health, strengthen community connections, and ensure that public parks
continue to serve residents of all ages; now, therefore,
���� BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the City
and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is requested to
install permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at the tennis courts
located at Kamiloʻiki
Community Park; and
���� BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Parks and Recreation is encouraged to consult
with community members and park users regarding the design, placement, and
number of pickleball courts and lighting improvements necessary to best serve
the needs of the surrounding community; and
���� BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the
Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu City Councilmember for
District 4, and the Director of the City and County of Honolulu Department of
Parks and Recreation.
OFFERED BY:
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Report Title:�
Pickleball;
Nets; Lighting; City and County of Honolulu; Kamiloʻiki Community Park