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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMauna Kea Recreation Area Gets New RestroomsJNt-4 OF William P. Kenoi Mayor r -� •e *rE OF Hf� Countp of'abnai`i DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 http://www.hawaiicounty.aov/parks-and-recreation/ NEWS RELEASE June 22, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Kenneth J. Van Bergen Deputy Director Mauna Kea Recreation Area Gets New Restrooms The Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the completion of a new restroom facility at Mauna Kea Recreation Area. Located next to the administration building at the park's entrance, the bathrooms are now available for public use and will remain open around the clock. Kahu Moses Crabbe blessed the new facility during a traditional ceremony held Wednesday, June 17. This project represents the latest of many ongoing efforts the Department of Parks and Recreation has undertaken in fulfillment of Mayor Billy Kenoi's commitment to improving this special park for community use. A new picnic area, paved parking lot and renovations to the existing bathrooms are some of the upgrades completed since Hawaii County began operating the former state-run park last July 1. The Department of Parks and Recreation also announces new nighttime operating hours at Mauna Kea Recreation Area. Effective immediately, the park's existing restroom facility and adjacent parking area will be open for public use from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily. That portion of the park will be cordoned off and secured during nighttime and early morning hours to improve operational efficiency and ensure public safety. Uniformed security personnel are stationed at the park overnight for the safety of all park users. Together with Mayor Kenoi, the Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience and support as we continue to improve this park site and many others around our island. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or jarmstronq(c�hawaiicounty.gov. -30- County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Attachment: Kahu Moses Crabbe delivers a traditional blessing June 17 Image provided by: Department of Parks and Recreation County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.