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SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS Resource is a community gathering place and recreational hub for residents Current usage exceeds capacity of existing facilities Facility improvements and better management are needed to address increased park usage and to care for the resource 1 Hanalei Pier and other North Shore beaches are popular visitor attractions Both visitors and locals enjoy the beach

Black Pot Beach Park Master Plan - Issues and Concerns

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SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS

• Resource is a community gathering place and recreational hub for residents

• Current usage exceeds capacity of existing facilities• Facility improvements and better management are needed to address increased park usage and to care for the resource

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Hanalei Pier and other North                                                                 Shore beaches are popular visitor attractionsBoth visitors and locals enjoy the beach

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ISSUES AND CONCERNS

How does the plan address the individual needs of the many park users? 

• Fishermen are frustrated with the condition of Weke Ramp

• Surfers have convenient beach access

• Swimmers and families enjoy the beach

• Kayakers, paddlers and boaters use the river

• Canoe club does not have a long‐term lease

• DLNR manages boat mooring in the bay

• Special events overwhelm the local community 

• Conflicts between commercial activities and local users

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ISSUES AND CONCERNS

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Canoe paddlers, SUP and surfers  access the bay near the rivermouth

Fishermen and boaters launch at the point Weke Ramp only usable to small vessels and kayaks

Cars on the beach block access to boat/trailer launch 

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Picnic and camping sites are in high demand

ISSUES AND CONCERNS

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Cars drive up and park on the beach

Toilets overflow frequently

Weke Road not wide enough for overflow parking 

Vacant DPR property  used                      only for special events parking

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Nā Pali boat tours Commercial kayak and board rentals

Commercial vendors

ISSUES AND CONCERNS 

State and county agencies regulate commercial activities and permits Nā Pali boat tours Kayak rentals and surf schools Special events and camping permits Tour buses Food vendors and concessionaires

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