Access gate at a popular West Oahu spot to reopen after lengthy closure Keawaula Bay to reopen this weekend. (Source: DLNR) By HNN Staff | May 4, 2021 at 2:14 PM HST - Updated May 4 at 2:14 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - After being closed for more than year, the DLNR announced the Keawa’ula Section of Kaena State Park will be reopening this weekend.
Prior to the pandemic, the gates were open around the clock. They were closed in an effort to limit large gatherings that were jeopardizing the health and safety of the public and the coastal resources.
“We were gravely concerned based on these behaviors that people would not honor COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Our law enforcement division (DOCARE) is spread thin. The park’s remote location made limiting patronage by keeping the gates closed, the most prudent action to combat the spread of coronavirus,” Division of State Parks Administrator Curt Cottrell said.
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