Full County of Hawaii Official Release (Governor Ige must still approve) Hawai‘i County to Reopen its Beach Parks Islandwide​

Hawai‘i County to Reopen its Beach Parks Islandwide​

The County of Hawai‘i announced on Monday that it will reopen its beach parks islandwide effective May 19, 2020, as the number of active cases of COVID-19 remains low thanks to the efforts of the entire community to stem the spread of the virus.

The Mayor will be submitting to the Governor for final approval his Rule Number 5 today, which will officially reopen the County’s beach parks.  The rule also states permitted activities that may occur at these facilities. 

 “These beach parks are being reopened for your enjoyment and your wellbeing,” Mayor Harry Kim said. “Please keep up the safe practices of social distancing that helped us get to where we are today.”

The only exceptions to the reopening are Hakalau Beach Park and Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park, which have been closed due to necessary improvement work. The Mayor is working with the Department of Parks and Recreation to determine the next phase of County facilities to reopen, such as tennis courts, pickleball courts, etc.

Although the County beach parks will reopen, the threat of COVID-19 is still present and we must do all we can to remain safe. The Mayor said that all beachgoers must follow the safe practices stated in the CDC guidelines and Hawai‘i County Rules.

“Know the importance of staying mentally, physically and social healthy with these rules,” the Mayor said.

Please keep up your good work as we continue to reopen in a safe way.

For further information, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.

1. Puna
   1. Kahakai Park
   2. Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park
2. South Hilo
   1. Honoli‘i Beach Park
   2. Kolekole Gulch Park
   3. Carlsmith Beach Park
   4. Happiness Gardens
   5. Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
   6. James Kealoha Beach Park
   7. Kanakea Pond
   8. Lehia Beach Park
   9. Leleiwi Beach Park
   10. Wai‘olena Beach Park
   11. Wai‘uli Beach Park
   12. Lili‘uokalani Gardens
   13. Mokuola
   14. Onekahakeha Beach Park
   15. Reeds Bay Beach Park
   16. Richardson Ocean Park
3. North Hilo
   1. Laupāhoehoe Pt. Beach Park
4. Hāmākua
   1. Waipi‘o Lookout
5. North Kohala
   1. Kapa‘a Beach Park
   2. Kēōkea Beach Park
   3. Māhukona Beach Park
   4. Māhukona Wharf
6. South Kohala
   1. Kawaihae Canoe Area
   2. Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach
7. North Kona
   1. Kahalu‘u Beach Park
   2. Kuemanu Heiau
   3. La‘aloa Bay Beach Park
   4. Magic Sands Beach Park
   5. Pāhoehoe Beach Park
   6. Wai‘aha Bay Beach Park
   7. Kailua Park
   8. Kohanaiki Beach Park (Reaching out to Kohanaiki for their input)
8. South Kona
   1. Ho‘okena Beach Park
   2. Manini Point
   3. Miloli‘i Beach Park
9. Ka‘ū
   1. Kawa Bay
   2. Honu‘apo
   3. Whittington Beach Park