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HRS §46-65

County councils manage public parks

This section puts public parks and recreation grounds under the care of the county council where they are located. The council must maintain, manage, and control them. It does not apply to parks in Honolulu or state parks.

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The statute, as written — Parks in the charge of council

All public parks and public recreation grounds are transferred to and placed in the charge of the council of the county in which the same may be located, to be maintained, managed, and controlled by them. All lands set apart or acquired as public parks and public recreation grounds shall likewise be placed in the charge of and maintained by the several councils. This section shall not apply to parks and public recreational grounds in the city and county of Honolulu, or to the parks and parkways in the state park system.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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