Park closures for 2019 announced
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HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald People line the new beach after Isaac Hale Beach Park reopened to the public Dec. 6.
Hawaii County has announced closure dates for Issac Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park and Spencer Park for 2019.
The closures are to allow the county to maintain and repair the high-use parks, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Isaac Hale Beach Park, which reopened Dec. 6 after being closed due to the eruption, will be closed on the third Thursday of each month. It will reopen at 9 a.m. the following days.
Kahlu‘u Beach Park in North Kona will be closed until 10 a.m. on the first or second Tuesday of each month.
Spencer Park in South Kohala will close all day from: Jan. 9-10; Feb. 6-7; March 6-7; April 10-11; May 14-16; Sept. 10-12; Oct. 16-17; Nov. 13-14; and Dec. 11-12.