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10/26/26 – MĀLAEKAHANA CONSTRUCTION BRINGS MONTHSLONG CLOSURE TO CASTLE BEACH PARKING LOT

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10/26/26 - MĀLAEKAHANA CONSTRUCTION BRINGS MONTHSLONG CLOSURE TO CASTLE BEACH PARKING LOT

Posted on Oct 26, 2026 in Main, News Releases, slider, State Parks
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
RYAN K.P. KANAKAʻOLE
CHAIRPERSON

MĀLAEKAHANA CONSTRUCTION BRINGS MONTHSLONG CLOSURE TO CASTLE BEACH PARKING LOT

HONOLULU - The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks (DLNR DSP) announces the extended closure of the Castle Beach parking lot at Mālaekahana State Recreation Area on Oʻahu. The improvement work starts today and is estimated to be completed in the first half of 2027.

The construction project will upgrade and enlarge the current parking area footprint to include 56 parking spaces and three ADA-compliant parking stalls, for greater accessibility for all visitors.

Ke Nui Construction was awarded the contract for the improvement work at a cost of $150,000.

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RESOURCES

(All images/video courtesy: DLNR)

Photographs - Castle Beach parking lot (various):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gi256hcljmw8zry8tdwuy/ADTe4UwfdLBh3FexTi8smbs?rlkey=i2chir0uqfqy0126rwbdirdx5&st=56a61tdl&dl=0

Media contact:
Ryan Aguilar
Communications Specialist
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources
Phone: 808-587-0396
Email: [email protected]

For more information, contact the Communications Office at 808-587-0396 or via email at [email protected].
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