The County of Hawai’i and Black Sand Beach LLC have agreed to extend the lease for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park until Sept. 1, 2026, to continue ongoing discussions regarding the future of the park.

Since at least 1954, the County has leased the park site, currently owned by Black Sand Beach LLC, from private landowners to provide recreational opportunities and shoreline access.

The extension of the lease by two months allows both parties to continue to work toward a mutually beneficial arrangement that best serves the community, residents, and visitors.

The current lease was executed in 1998 for $1 between SM Investments and the County. It covers about 6.8 acres, including parking, pavilions, bathrooms, and campgrounds.