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William P. Kenoi .:
Mayor
Cnuutp Of 7"abiai'i
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
June 13, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Robert A. Fitzgerald
Deputy Director
Mauna Kea State Park Closing for Renovation July 1
Mauna Kea State Park will be closed for renovation starting Tuesday, July 1, and
remain closed until further notice.
However, temporary restrooms will be provided to accommodate the public. They will be
kept open around the clock and located at the administrative building fronting the park's
main entrance.
The shutdown is needed to expedite the work and ensure the public's safety while the
park's restrooms, parking lot and picnic area are refurbished. Maintenance crews will be
using heavy equipment to improve the park located near the 34 -mile marker of the
Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road.
Work will be performed by the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation with
support from the Department of Public Works. On July 1, Hawaii County will assume
responsibility for Mauna Kea State Park. Plans call for renaming the park Mauna Kea
Recreation Area.
The public will be notified when the park is reopened. Until then, no camping
reservations will be taken and permits required for overnight use will not be issued.
The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience caused by
the temporary closure of Mauna Kea State Park and requests the public's patience and
understanding while it implements these critical improvements for the benefit of
residents and visitors.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at
961-8311 or iarmstrong(a)co.hawaii.hi.us.
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