MEDIA RELEASE

The county Department of Parks and Recreation will close Hilo’s Richardson Ocean Park, weather permitting, at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, so maintenance personnel may apply another round of baiting treatments designed to combat little fire ant infestations.

Richardson Ocean Park will reopen at 7 a.m. Friday, June 20.

The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience the short closure may cause and requests the public’s patience and understanding while it continues efforts to eliminate little fire ants from Richardson Ocean Park.