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Summary Overview

Parks and recreation are essential components to thriving communities, providing spaces for relaxation, exercise, and social interaction. Access to green spaces and recreational opportunities improves physical and mental well-being, fosters community engagement, and enhances quality of life.

The Lemanu and La’apui prioritize investment in parks and recreation to ensure all individuals and families have access to safe, enjoyable, and inclusive spaces. Their goal is to continue improving and maintaining our parks' infrastructure, supporting programming that serves diverse community needs, and promoting environmental sustainability practices in our recreational spaces.

Fagaalu Seashore Park (Fagaalu Village)

Upgrades were made to the park to improve services and parking:
• Outdoor Basketball Court was upgraded to provide a better playing area for the community
• Playing field was resurfaced and upgraded to provide an improved playing area for various sporting activities
• Parking area and road were redesigned and resurfaced
• Security shack was built to house security for the park.

Lions Pala Lagoon Park (Nu’uuli/Tafuna)

Upgrades were done to existing shelters and building new ones to provide better recreational spaces for the community:

• Upgraded 3 Men’s & women’s bathroom facilities within the park
• Built new men’s and women’s bathroom facilities with showers
• Built 8 new Fales (Picnic shelters) with electricity
• Built 4 new outdoor courts (Basketball, volleyball, netball, pickleball)
• Upgraded Tennis complex building, showers and toilets, & renewed 6 courts, fence and court lights
• Replaced and upgraded the children’s playground
• Constructed Walking Trail with lights along the entire shoreline
• Constructed a new Boat ramp to accommodate bigger boats
• Built a Security shack to house security officers for the park

The Beach Sand Volleyball Court is currently under construction and is about 50 % complete. 

Vaitogi Park (Vaitogi Village)

• Vaitogi Park is currently under construction. The entire area has been cleared, and construction projects await approval before they begin.
• Security shack is being built to house park security officers.

Department of Parks & Recreation Headquarters Building 

Construction work for $1. 4 million has been completed.

Conclusion

The Lemanu and La’apui administration's unwavering commitment to parks and recreation is a testament to these spaces' essential role in fostering community well-being and engagement. By investing in the development and enhancement of parks, we are ensuring that our community has access to safe, inclusive, and sustainable recreational environments. These efforts not only promote physical and mental health but also strengthen community bonds and enhance the overall quality of life for all residents, a commitment we will continue to uphold.