HCC §15-66
Definitions for County Parks and Recreation Rules
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the parks and recreation rules. It explains what counts as aesthetic areas, open areas, recreational facilities, special interest areas, and structures. These definitions help clarify which County properties and facilities are covered by the rules.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this article: (1) “Aesthetic areas” shall include scenic and historic sites, ponds and waterfalls. (2) “Open areas” shall include parks, playgrounds, fields and totlots. (3) “Recreational facilities” means all County facilities classified herein as aesthetic areas, open areas, special interest areas, and structures. (4) “Special interest areas” shall include tennis courts, golf courses, zoos, botanical gardens, equestrian center and rodeo arenas, archery ranges, rifle and skeet ranges, drag strips and other raceways, and any other facility operated or owned by the County of Hawai‘i which has as its purpose the recreation, entertainment or leisure activity of members of the public as either participants or spectators. (5) “Structures” shall include gymnasiums, community centers, senior centers, cultural centers, pavilions, covered arenas and courts, stadiums, theaters, and any other construction which is under the administration of the department of parks and recreation of the County. (1987, ord 87-134, sec 1.)15-66 SUPP. 6 (7-2019) 15-20 PARKS AND RECREATION § 15-67
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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