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City looks to increase number of Oahu parks with on-leash dogs

Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.

By Jamm Aquino

April 23, 2025

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Kiara, a pittie mix owned by Palolo resident Hollie Patterson, seems to be all smiles at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Kiara, a pittie mix owned by Palolo resident Hollie Patterson, seems to be all smiles at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Kiara, a pittie mix owned by Palolo resident Hollie Patterson, seems to be all smiles at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Kiara, a pittie mix owned by Palolo resident Hollie Patterson, seems to be all smiles at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Brandy Shimabukuro, of the Hawaiian Humane Society speaks with Coast, a dog available for adoption, during a a new conference at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Coast, a dog available for adoption at the Hawaiian Humane Society, listens as Nate Serota speaks during a news conference at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Senator Chris Lee holds Mame, a dog owned by Senator Glenn Wakai, prior to speaking during a news conference at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Sen. Glenn Wakai holds his dog, Mame, middle, as fellow canines Coast, right, an adoptable dog at the Hawaiian Humane Society, and Kiara, left, owned by Hollie Patterson, greet them at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Sen. Glenn Wakai holds his dog, Mame, middle, as fellow canines Coast, right, an adoptable dog at the Hawaiian Humane Society, and Kiara, left, owned by Hollie Patterson, greet them at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Senator Chris Lee holds Mame, a dog owned by Senator Glenn Wakai, while speaking during a news conference at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Laura H. Thielen, director of the city’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation, speaks during a news conference at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Nate Serota, of the city’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation, speaks during a news conference at Sheridan Community park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Moiliili resident Hollie Patterson walks with her pittie Kiara at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.
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Moiliili resident Hollie Patterson walks with her pittie Kiara at Sheridan Community Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Honolulu. Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is going forth with efforts to increase the number of city parks with recreational dog privileges. Currently fewer than 15% of these public spaces allow leashed or unleashed dogs. DPR is proposing a comprehensive change to parks island-wide by allowing leashed animals in more city parks, but while also looking for community feedback.

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