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High surf debris forces closures at several Kohala, Kona parks
Coastal facilities and parks in Kohala and Kona, including Kahaluʻu Beach and Kohanaiki Beach Park, are closed today due to debris from high surf.
Deadline Extended to Apply For Temporary Summer Fun Jobs
Those interested in helping keiki have a fun summer have more time to apply.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Be Closed
A park on Saddle Road will be closed one day this weekend.
Groundbreaking Next Week for $22M Pahoa District Park
The $22.3 million first phase of the project includes a covered play court building, two lighted baseball fields and a keiki playground.
Another Ant Treatment Planned for Richardson Ocean Park
The popular Hilo beach park will close early on Wednesday, July 30, and reopen the following morning.
County to Battle Little Fire Ants at Parks Islandwide
The Department of Parks and Recreation has received funding to hire up to three new employes who will work full-time to control the pest.
Richardson Ocean Park to Close for Ant Treatment
The closure at 2 p.m. Thursday will allow the county Department of Parks and Recreation to apply bait aimed at little fire ant colonies.
Tennis Courts in Keaau to Close for Cleaning
The closure of the courts at the Herbert Shipman Park will be in effect from Feb. 3-14.
‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Pool Closure Scheduled
County officials said the popular Hilo pool will be closed for four days next week for maintenance and repairs.
Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park to Reopen Friday
Testing has determined that Ahalanui Park, which was closed on Sept. 26, has bacterial levels safe for swimming.
Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park Closed for Water Testing
Ahalanui Park was closed today after a park-goer reportedly became ill after swimming in the geothermally heated pond.
Kawamoto Pool to Close for Maintenance; NAS Hours Extended
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium will be closed from Thursday until Friday, Aug. 9.
Kealakehe Regional Park Plan Presentation on Tuesday
The final plan for the proposed 190-acre Kona park will be available for public review at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Renovated Waiakea Recreation Center Reopens Friday
The center on the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Kalanikoa Street has undergone a five-month, $1.7 million renovation.
Bathrooms Complete Renovations to Banyan Drive Park
Reed’s Bay Beach Park has been the subject of $1.5 million worth of improvements.
Kahalu`u Beach Park Clean-Up Set for Saturday
The clean-up of the popular Kona beach is part of the National Day of Service held in conjunction with the celebration of Marting Luther King, Jr. Day.
‘Rescue Tubes’ Can Aid Distressed Swimmers, Snorkelers
The apparatus donated by the Rotary Club of South Hilo is being installed at Hilo-area beach parks.
Work Begins on Bathrooms at Reed’s Bay Beach Park
The new bathrooms at the Banyan Drive park that was the subject of a renovation earlier this year are expected to be finished in April.
Kailua-Kona County Pool Will Be Closed Monday, Tuesday
The pool is expected to reopen Wednesday following an inspection.
Former Bank Building Dedicated For Use by Seniors
The former Bank of Hawaii building in Kapaau will provide a boost to the county’s kupuna services in North Kohala.
