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Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Close for Vector Treatment

The Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, formerly the Mauna Kea Recreation Area, will be closed on Oct. 6.

UPDATE: Reservation System Not Yet Operational for Mauna Kea Cabins

The Mauna Kea Recreation Area (MKRA) cabins will be available for lodging, beginning Oct.1, 2018, the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced on Sept. 13, 2018.

New Facilities at Mauna Kea Recreation Area

Mauna Kea Recreation Area now has bunkhouse accommodations and a dining area, which can be rented per night.

Mauna Kea Rec Area Closed May 22, Due to Maintenance

The Mauna Kea Recreation Area comfort stations will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mauna Kea Recreation Area Park Opens

Mauna Kea Recreation Area has undergone a whole stream of improvement since the county took over stewardship in 2014. The latest addition is a children’s playground.

Mauna Kea Recreation Area Adds Playground

Hawai’i County has added a new playground to the Mauna Kea Recreation Center, the latest in a series of improvements at the facility since the county took it over in 2014.

Restroom Facility Completed at Mauna Kea Recreation Area

Mauna Kea Recreation Area, located off Daniel K. Inouye highway, received a new restroom facility.

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.