Beginning April 14, the comfort station at Waimea Bay Beach Park will undergo a complete roof reconstruction and bathroom repairs, according to the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation.

As a result, the entire bathroom facility will be closed throughout the project, but a dozen portable toilets will be available to the public, including two ADA-accessible bathrooms. The showers will also remain available.

The project is not expected to affect public parking, but an area adjacent to the comfort station will be used to stage equipment. DPR staff is also working with Ocean Safety Department lifeguards to relocate their equipment on site and ensure no disruptions to emergency services.

The complete reconstruction of the roof, including replacing support beams and shingles, will be done by Moriyama Construction, Inc. at a cost of $687,732. Once roof work is completed, DPR staff will improve bathroom fixtures, partitions and flooring as part of DPR’s Kākou for Parks.

Kākou for Parks began in 2015 to revitalize heavily used park facilities such as playgrounds, outdoor courts and bathrooms. The program has since renovated 176 comfort stations around the island.

The comfort station is expected to reopen to the public by the end of September 2025.