6 parks on Big Island to close
State to close six parks on the Big Island due to COVID-19 fears
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 12:05 a.m.
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources today announced the temporary closure of the following state parks on the Big Island, effective Wednesday:
— ‘Akaka Falls State Park
— Kekaha Kai State Park
— Wailoa River State Recreation
— Wailuku River State Park
— Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
— Kiholo State Park Reserve
The DLNR said caretakers will continue to maintain, monitor and service parks during these closures. Camping and pavilion use permits are suspended. Vendors and concessions are being contacted with cease-of-operations instructions.
- DLNR said the parks are being closed “to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.”
