HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers thousands of ways for residents to connect with their community, stay active and even learn new skills. Most of those opportunities come at no cost.
Nathan Serota, spokesperson for Honolulu Parks and Recreation, said the numbers show how wide the reach has become.
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“More than 80% of them,” he said of the classes, are free. “And we had about 4,500 classes this last fiscal year. So, from July of last year to June of this year, we offer some 4,523 different classes, and more than 80% of those were free.”
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“The class was a dream come true,” said Elycia, a resident of Honolulu. “It was the basics; so, I learned the alpha and learned how to use the language. But best of all, I met others who have the same passion as me.”
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So, what are these classes and how do you take advantage of this amazing opportunity afforded to all residents?
Making programs affordable
The department emphasized that its goal is not only to maintain public facilities but also to ensure that residents feel a genuine sense of belonging in these spaces.
Officials said this mission has taken on added importance as the cost of living in Hawaiʻi continues to climb, leaving many families searching for affordable options to relax, gather and spend time outdoors…