City to close parts of Chinatown park that’s become a haven for the homeless
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Updated: Dec. 12, 2018 at 6:00 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city is shutting down parts of Aala Park for maintenance from Wednesday through mid-January.
During the weeks-long effort, crews will resurface play courts, fertilize grass, refurbish playground equipment and renovate a restroom.
The extended closure is the latest of a city park in the urban core.
The closures have been centered in parks frequented by the homeless. The city has also rolled out a new security program.
For years, Aala Park has been a haven for the homeless.
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