Hawaii House Bill HCR165

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/16/26
• Refer: 3/18/26
• Refer: 4/1/26
• Report Pass: 4/9/26
• Engrossed: 4/9/26
• Refer: 4/10/26
• Report Pass: 4/24/26
• Passed: 4/27/26

Caption

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 Kamiloiki Community Park.

Summary

HCR165 is a 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 in Kamiloʻiki Community Park in Hawaii Kai. The resolution frames the park as an important community recreation site and emphasizes the rapid growth of pickleball, the popularity of the sport among kupuna and other residents, and the convenience and accessibility benefits of permanent equipment. The measure also asks the department to consult with community members and park users about the design, placement, and number of pickleball courts and lighting improvements. It is a request rather than a mandate, and it directs certified copies to the Mayor, the Honolulu City Councilmember for District 4, and the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Impact

Because HCR165 is a concurrent resolution, it does not change state law or create enforceable legal requirements. Its practical effect is to formally express the Legislature’s support for improvements at a specific City and County of Honolulu park and to encourage local officials to act on the request. The resolution could influence municipal park planning, capital improvement priorities, and recreational facility use at Kamiloʻiki Community Park, especially for pickleball and evening play.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment appears strongly supportive and favorable. The resolution’s findings highlight health, community connection, accessibility, and the popularity of pickleball, and the Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee passed the measure unanimously, 5-0, without amendment. The absence of recorded opposition or committee discussion suggests broad agreement with the goal of improving recreational amenities for residents.

Contention

No major controversy is evident in the available record. The only implicit policy considerations are local implementation issues: whether permanent pickleball nets and lighting are the best use of the park space, how many courts or lights should be installed, and how to balance pickleball use with existing tennis and neighborhood concerns. The resolution addresses those concerns by encouraging consultation with community members and park users, indicating that any disagreement is likely to center on design and siting rather than the general concept of the improvements.