#Beach Parks
Several county services to be impacted because of Ironman World Championship
The changes aim to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the event while accommodating local community needs.
Update: High surf advisory for east-facing shores extended
Due to high surf impact, the Wharf at Māhukona Beach Park will remain closed for repairs until further notice.
New data reveals 10s of thousands visit 2 Hilo beach parks in single month; residents express concern
Data collected throughout a 6-month period which wrapped up at the end of December shows Waiuli, also known as Richardson Ocean Park, has an estimated monthly visitation of nearly 24,000 people while more than 10,000 are gauged to use Lehia, or King’s Landing.
Update: Hilo-bound lane of Bayfront Highway reopen; Moku Ola, Onekahakaha beach parks still closed because of high surf
Crews continue to clear the Hāmākua-bound lane of debris washed onto the Hilo roadway because of high surf.
Beach parks in North Kohala and Hilo remain closed due to high surf
Beach parks in North Kohala and Hilo remain closed today due to high surf.
State Parks to Close Early on New Year’s Eve
The DLNR Division of State Parks will be closing Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kīholo State Park Reserve and Kekaha Kai State Park (Mahai’ula and Kua Bay sections) early at 5 p.m.
Hawai‘i County Beach Parks Open Islandwide
All beach and shoreline parks in Hawai‘i County are open effective immediately.
Beach Parks Reopen as High Surf Subsides
West Hawai‘i beaches have reopened after rough waters closed the parks for most of the week.
