Honu'apo Park Resource Management Plan

Honuÿapo Park Final Resources Management Plan
Native Hawaiian heritage are located at the pavilion. The pavilion can be
used for educational activities, parties, etc. and is lighted in the evening
using solar photovoltaic energy. Pavilion access from the parking area is
ADA compliant and uses low-impact paving materials.
� A “Native Plants Discovery Garden” with specimens of native coastal plants
protected and restored in the park and along the coast, has interpretive signs
to provide information on the various plant species. The “Native Plants
Discovery Garden” is created and maintained in partnership with area
schools and volunteer groups.
� Vehicle-accessible campgrounds with barbecue (BBQ) pits, accommodating
up to a total of 30 campers, are located on the ma kai side of the park. The
campgrounds are shaded to the extent possible using native droughtresistant
and salt-tolerant trees and shrubs. BBQ pits and their surroundings
are constructed and landscaped to minimize the potential for wildfire
ignition. Other areas of the park are also equipped with picnic tables and
BBQs.
� Due to the lack of utilities for water supply at the park, it is equipped with a
composting toilet or vault toilet. The composting or vault toilet also is
beneficial as it is a fully contained apparatus that does not release any solid
or liquid waste to subsurface soils or the groundwater.
� Landscaping of this park area and plantings along the coastline is done with
drought-tolerant native coastal plants to the extent possible. Plants provide
wind breaks and shade and are also used to screen paved and constructed
park improvements. A preliminary list of plant species to use for park
landscaping and coastal plant restoration is presented in Table 5-1.
� Park regulation signage is consolidated on one sign at the main parking area
of this new park section to decrease clutter and conform with DPR’s signage
guidelines at other parks. Signage should include wildfire and ocean safety
guidance.
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