The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces that certain park facilities and cemeteries in South Hilo and Puna will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

The Department of Parks and Recreation appreciates the public’s understanding and anticipates resuming normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 1.

The early closure applies to the following locations:

• ‘Alae Cemetery

• Andrews Gym

• ‘Āhualani Park

• ‘Āinaola Park

• ‘Āinakō Park

• Carlsmith Beach Park

• Lokoaka Parking Lot

• Gilbert Carvalho Park

• Herbert Shipman Park

• Hilo Bayfront Beach

• Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields

• James Kealoha Beach Park

• Keikiland Playground

• Kolekole Gulch Park

• Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park

• Lehia Beach Park

• Lili‘uokalani Gardens Restroom

• Lōkahi Park

• Mālama Park

• Mohouli Park

• Mo‘oheau Park Bus Terminal Bathroom

• Onekahakaha Beach Park

• Pana‘ewa Park

• Reed’s Bay Beach Park

• Richardson Ocean Park

• University Heights Park

• Veterans Cemetery No. 1

• Veterans Cemetery No. 2

• Waiākea Uka Park

• Wai‘olena Beach Park

• Wai‘uli Beach Park.