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County announces early park closures for New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2025, 6:00 AM HST
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Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that several park facilities and cemeteries in South Hilo and Puna will close at 2 p.m. today, New Year’s Eve.

The swimming area at Carlsmith Beach Park. The beach park is one of several parks and facilities around the island that will close early today (Dec. 31). (Photo File: Dave Smith).

Parks and Recreation appreciates the public’s understanding and anticipates resuming normal operations New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026.

The following locations and facilities will close early today (Dec. 31):

  • ‘Alae Cemetery.
  • Andrews Gym.
  • ‘Āhualani Park.
  • ‘Āinaola Park.
  • ‘Āinakō Park.
  • Carlsmith Beach Park.
  • Lokoaka Parking Lot.
  • Gilbert Carvalho Park.
  • Herbert Shipman Park.
  • Hilo Bayfront Beach.
  • Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields.
  • James Kealoha Beach Park.
  • Keikiland Playground.
  • Kolekole Gulch Park.
  • Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park.
  • Lehia Beach Park.
  • Lili‘uokalani Gardens restroom.
  • Lōkahi Park.
  • Mālama Park.
  • Mohouli Park.
  • Mo‘oheau Park Bus Terminal bathroom.
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park.
  • Pana‘ewa Park.
  • Reed’s Bay Beach Park.
  • Richardson Ocean Park.
  • University Heights Park.
  • Veterans Cemetery No. 1.
  • Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
  • Waiākea Uka Park.
  • Wai‘olena Beach Park.
  • Wai‘uli Beach Park.

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