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County parks get upgrades and closures as projects move forward

County parks get upgrades and closures as projects move forward

Hawaiʻi County Parks is rolling out accessibility and facility upgrades across island parks, affecting rentals, closures, and community programs important to residents.

Sarah Chen•2 min read•09:20 PM

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Approximately 200,000 residents

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Hilo

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Hawaii Island (Big Island), the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago at 4,028 square miles

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