Hawaii Parks Closed After Midnight Tonight
Following a continued surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Honolulu Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order 2020-23 includes Hawaii parks closed after midnight tonight, including most park facilities, all campgrounds, Botanical Gardens, and Community Gardens from Saturday, August 8 through Friday, September 4, 2020.
In accordance with that Emergency Order, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is additionally announcing:
- The closure of parks includes the closure of the following park facilities: beaches, pools, playgrounds, courts, fields, exercise equipment, dog parks, skateparks, the Koko Crater Tramway, and People’s Open Markets. Additional information about archery ranges and parking lots is included below.
- Stand-alone comfort stations, outdoor showers, and the Koko Head Shooting Complex will remain open following their regular schedule. Stand-alone comfort stations are outdoor bathroom facilities not attached to other park buildings (such as gymnasiums or recreation rooms). Archery ranges in other City park locations will be closed.
- You may still traverse a park to access the ocean, but you may not remain in the park or on the beach. Fishing below the high-water mark is allowed, but groups are not allowed and physical distancing must be observed. You may not traverse a park for other exercise needs such as walking, jogging, running and bicycling.
- The City parks closure includes closure of the park parking lots. However, park parking lots with primary election ballot drop boxes will remain open until late Saturday, Aug. 8 to allow for the ballots to be cast by the 7 p.m. deadline. Those parking lots include: Kahuku District Park, Kāneʻohe District Park, Neal S. Blaisdell Park, and Waiʻanae District Park. Please vote.
- Lookout parking lots will be closed. This includes, but is not limited to, parking lots for Diamond Head, Lāna‘i, and Hālona Blowhole lookouts.
- All park permits are cancelled during the closure (including permits for camping, outdoor team sports, picnics, and commercial activities). Refunds will be issued, but please be patient.
- Fall DPR classes are cancelled.
Please continue to wear your facial coverings and practice physical distancing. Accommodations concerning this announcement are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Please call (808) 768-3003 or send an email to [email protected] for further information.
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