Gov. David Ige today signed Hawai‘i County’s Emergency Rule No. 7, submitted by Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, allowing certain county parks and recreational facilities to re-open, with modifications.
The following rules must be followed:
Social distancing requirements contained in Gov. Ige’s eighth supplementary emergency proclamation
No gatherings of more than 10 people
No organized sports activities
No contact sports
No camping or use of any grills
No erection of canopies larger than 10’X10’
No use of pavilions or shade structures
All permits and reservations for use associated with all park sites and recreational facilities are canceled through June 30,2020
Commercial activities may resume, subject to approval by the Director of Parks and Recreation and provided they adhere to applicable industry standards, CDC guidance, and State and County requirements.
In addition – certain parks and recreational facilities in Hawai‘i County will remain closed, including:
All community centers and senior centers
All gymnasiums and covered play court facilities and Waiākea Recreation Center
All swimming pools
Also closed: Hakalau Beach Park (previously closed), Ho‘olulu Complex (excluding the outdoor tennis courts), Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park (construction), Laurence J. Capellas Ballfield (site shared with DOE), Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens (construction), Shipman Gym (site shared with DOE) and Waiākea Waena Park (site shared with DOE).
Please go to https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/county-news for more information.