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