Certain park facilities and cemeteries in South Hilo and Puna will be closing at 2 p.m. today.

Normal operations are expected to return on Thursday, Jan. 1.

The early closure applies to the following locations:

• ‘Alae Cemetery
• Andrews Gym
• ‘Āhualani Park
• ‘Āinaola Park
• ‘Āinakō Park
• Carlsmith Beach Park
• Lokoaka Parking Lot
• Gilbert Carvalho Park
• Herbert Shipman Park
• Hilo Bayfront Beach
• Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields
• James Kealoha Beach Park
• Keikiland Playground
• Kolekole Gulch Park
• Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park
• Lehia Beach Park
• Lili‘uokalani Gardens Restroom
• Lōkahi Park
• Mālama Park
• Mohouli Park
• Mo‘oheau Park Bus Terminal Bathroom
• Onekahakaha Beach Park
• Pana‘ewa Park
• Reed’s Bay Beach Park
• Richardson Ocean Park
• University Heights Park
• Veterans Cemetery No. 1
• Veterans Cemetery No. 2
• Waiākea Uka Park
• Wai‘olena Beach Park
• Wai‘uli Beach Park.