HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-18 County of Hawaii to Reopen Beach Parks as COVID-19 Cases Abate -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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May 18, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Hawai‘i County to Reopen its Beach Parks Islandwide
The County of Hawai‘i announced on Monday that it will reopen its beach parks
islandwide as soon as the Governor gives his approval, since the number of active
cases of COVID-19 remains low thanks to the efforts of the entire community to stem
the spread of the virus.
The Mayor has submitted his Rule Number 5 to the Governor for final approval. This will
officially reopen the County’s beach parks; the rule also states permitted activities that
may occur at these facilities.
“These beach parks are being reopened for your enjoyment and your wellbeing,” Mayor
Harry Kim said. “Please keep up the safe practices of social distancing that helped us
get to where we are today.”
The only exceptions to the reopening are Hakalau Beach Park and Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
Park, which have been closed due to necessary improvement work. The Mayor is
working with the Department of Parks and Recreation to determine the next phase of
County facilities to reopen, such as tennis courts, pickleball courts, etc.
Although the County beach parks will reopen, the threat of COVID-19 is still present and
we must do all we can to remain safe. The Mayor said that all beachgoers must follow
the safe practices stated in the CDC guidelines and Hawai‘i County Rules.
“Know the importance of staying mentally, physically and social healthy with these
rules,” the Mayor said.
Please keep up your good work as we continue to reopen in a safe way.
For further information, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.
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