Department of Land and Natural Resources

For Immediate News Release: June 21, 2019

HALF DAY CLOSURES AT KUA BAY NEXT WEEK

(Kona)-Preparations have begun for lifeguards to be stationed at Kekaha Kai State Park, Manini‘ōwali Beach (Kua Bay) section and as a result the park will be opening later than usual on three days next week at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 25, Wednesday June 26 and Friday June 28, 2019.

State House Bill 116 SD1 CD1  is the legislation that provides the appropriation for lifeguards to be stationed at Kua Bay.

“We thank the people for their understanding and patience, in allowing us to prepare the location for added safety to our swimmers and beach goers who visit Kua Bay”, said Dean Takebayashi, DLNR Hawaii Island State Parks Superintendent.

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