Papio Ocean Park
Located on Papio Street (between Puni Lani st. & Puni Lapa st.)
Open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset.
Aloha Members,
On Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Kumu Moses Crabbe performed a traditional Hawaiian blessing on the Papio Ocean Park marking its official opening for community use. Between 35-40 people attended including our Councilman and member of HSCA, Fred Blas. Desiree Cruz of the Mayor’s office assisted Gwendolyn Kupahu of Councilman Blas office in organizing the blessing. Also in attendance was the Mayor’s Executive Assistant, Kevin Dayton.
After the blessing local dogs Kami, JR-Chi, Ku`u Maka, and Ema gave demonstrations of dog agility and obedience training on a small course set up at the park.
Fresh baked cookies, brownies, fruit, and juice were enjoyed by all and it was a memorable experience for those who attended.
Work continues on park improvements including more plantings, weed control, and establishing a permanent picnic table at the site. HSCA wishes to acknowledge all who helped in this effort and we hope the new park may be enjoyed for many years to come.
HSCA President,
Eileen O’Hara
Mahalo to:
Steve Dearing
Sanfords
Pat Kellogg, Eric Young, Wally Patch for transporting grass verticuttings
Starsha, Kevin Wibberley, Nick, Liz Kellogg and Tom Cumming for assisting in sowing grass
Dallas and Beverly Jackson Plant Donations
Keoki Plant Donations
Mike Turco and helper for weed wacking
HSCA crew for installing water bib, mowing, and weed wacking
Participants in the May Community Work Day!!
“Moonwalker” a sculpture in painted bronze mesh at Papio Ocean Park in Pahoa, is the creation of award-winning artist Karen Mortensen, a longtime resident of Hawaiian Shores. Part of the inspiration for this piece came from the global movement to provide public art known as “Sculpture by the Sea.” Mortensen, who produced this sculpture for the community as a parting gift for the people she has grown to love, is a painter and sculptor who has lived in Hawaii for the past 17 years.
Working in this medium, a method pioneered by Mortensen and refined during her time in Hawaii, “Moonwalker” is the culmination of her long journey with this process. The sculpture, an ethereal rendition of a mythical being, is described by Mortensen in the following words: “Wrapped in clouds, Moonwalker steps lightly across the heavens.”
A publicly held blessing took place at Papio Park shortly after the installation of the Moonwalker in 2016.
