12/28/18-WEST HAWAI‘I STATE PARKS TO CLOSE EARLY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
Posted on Dec 28, 2018 in Main, News Releases, State ParksNews Release
| DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR |
SUZANNE D. CASE
CHAIRPERSON |
For Immediate News Release: December 28, 2018
WEST HAWAI‘I STATE PARKS TO CLOSE EARLY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
(Kailua-Kona) – The Department of Land and Natural Resources is reminding the public that West Hawai‘i State Parks will close early at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, New Year’s Eve. Parks closing early include Hāpuna, Kīholo and Kekaha Kai (Mahai’ula and Kua Bay sections).
“We are closing the parks early to discourage use of fireworks, which are prohibited in state parks, and to protect the public and natural resources of the area,” said DLNR Chairperson Suzanne Case.
The parks will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 – Kekaha Kai (Mahai’ula and Kua Bay sections) will open at 8 a.m. and Hāpuna and Waialea from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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