Hawaii County assumed the management of Mauna Kea Recreation Area from the state Tuesday.
Hawaii County assumed the management of Mauna Kea Recreation Area from the state Tuesday.
According to the county Department of Parks and Recreation, renovations already started.
“County plumbers, electricians, tree trimmers, grounds crews and equipment operators started work today that will require closing parts of the park temporarily,” the department said in a press release.
“When the work is completed, Mauna Kea Recreation Area will be a safe, inviting and pleasant stop for both residents and visitors to enjoy as they travel across the island.”
The first improvements involve improved lighting, removal of dead trees, fumigation and installation of new picnic areas, the department said.
Upcoming work includes extensive landscaping, improving and reopening the restrooms, making improvements to the cabins and paving of the parking areas.
The park is located near the 34 mile marker of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road.