#hawaii county parks

Survey finds 63% of Hawaiʻi voters support $50 annual ‘green fee’ for visitors

Funds collected from a proposed $50 annual green fee for tourists would then be used to fund conservation efforts across Hawaiʻi. 

County to Temporarily Close Recreation Area

The recreation area will be closed on Oct. 23, 2019 from 5 a.m. to noon.

UPDATE: Ho‘okena Beach Park Now Open

Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Ho‘okena Beach Park will be closed until further notice due to emergency water line repairs.

HPD Arrests Man for Narcotics Operation at County Park

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 60-year-old Hilo man is in police custody following a narcotics operation at a county park in Hilo.

Big Island Police ‘Sweep Parks’ and Arrest 3

Big Island police and state officers arrested three individuals for various offenses and issued multiple citations during a sweep of parks in Hilo last night.

Hawai‘i County Park Closures, 2018

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced its 2018 closure schedule for ‘Āhalanui, Isaac Kepo‘okalani, Kahalu‘u and Spencer Parks…

Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Deputy Resign

Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Charmaine Kamaka and Deputy Director Ryan Chong have submitted their resignations effective Sept. 22.

Hilo Muni Improvements Break Ground

Dignitaries gathered on Friday in celebration of the public blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for upcoming improvements to the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.

Mauna Kea Park Closing July 1 for Renovation

Hawaii County will be taking over control of the park on Saddle Road following an agreement reached with the state in March.