The County of Hawaiʻi announces that all non-emergency County services and operations will be closed on Friday and Saturday as a strong Kona low storm moves across the State and over Hawaiʻi Island.

Closures for Friday, March 13, 2026:

All State and County of Hawaiʻi Offices
County of Hawaiʻi Park Facilities
County of Hawaiʻi Solid Waste Facilities (Including Transfer Stations)
All Public (DOE) and Private Schools
Mass Transit Agency - Modified Route Schedules

Emergency Shelters will open Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Visit our Hazard Impact Map for shelter locations.

STAY INFORMED!

Hawaii County, HI Parks & Recreation

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Panaʻewa Recreational Complex
800 Stainback Highway
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 959-7224
Fax: (808) 961-8411

Email: panaewazoo@hawaiicounty.gov

Complex Manager: Mindy Runnells

Pana'ewa Equestrian Center

The Pana'ewa Equestrian Center was developed and is maintained to include a wide variety of equestrian related facilities, which include a 5/8-mile racetrack, rodeo arena, wash racks, and 49 rental stalls with attached paddocks.

The center is open for public use seven days a week.

For information about stall rentals, or to reserve the arena or racetrack for an event, please call the Parks & Recreation Administration Office at 808-961-8311.

For detailed rules and regulations relating to the Pana'ewa Equestrian Center, see this link.

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