So now there is a proposal to build a playground in Ala Moana Regional Park, as if the park isn’t crowded enough already. The powers that be need to leave Ala Moana park alone.

As long as I have lived in the islands, since back in the 1960s, Ala Moana park has been a gathering place for locals and their families. It should always continue to be. Playgrounds and dog parks for the landed gentry across the street are not necessary.

The big gash in Sherwood Forest in Waimanalo for an unneeded baseball field already is a travesty and an example of projects pushed through without community consensus.

If this is progress, we don’t need it.

Steve Cedillos

Ala Moana

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