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William P. Kenoi <br />Mayor <br />*rE OF�Hf� <br />Countp of'abiai`t <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 <br />http://www.hawaiicounty.2ov/parks-and-recreation/ <br />NEWS RELEASE <br />September 22, 2015 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Clayton S. Houma <br />Director <br />Kenneth J. Van Bergen <br />Deputy Director <br />Hilo Bayfront Beach Closing to Motorized Vehicles <br />Starting Friday, September 25 <br />The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that it <br />will close Hilo Bayfront Beach to all motorized vehicles starting the morning <br />of Friday, September 25. All vehicles must be parked within designated <br />parking stalls. <br />Signs have been installed and boulders have been placed adjacent to the <br />beach area to prevent vehicle access and make conditions safer for park <br />patrons. Keeping vehicles off the beach will also protect marine life from <br />hazardous fluids that can leak from vehicles. <br />The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks park patrons and the <br />general public for understanding the need to improve safety for users of <br />Hilo Bayfront Beach and to protect the marine environment. The <br />Department also reminds park users that dogs and overnight camping are <br />not allowed at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. <br />For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information <br />Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstronq�a hawaiicount rLgov. <br />-30- <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />