Wailoa River State Recreation Area
Wailoa bridge

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit. 

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: The 2024 Kaʻena Point permit and decal is being extended through 2025. You do not need to apply for a new permit now, you will be notified when applications open next year. Take good care of your decal, we cannot replace decals. Please remember to take rubbish bags home, do not leave it a the trash bins. 

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Waimea Canyon State Park/Kōkeʻe State Park: Paving will take place on Waimea Canyon Road leading into Puʻu Hinahina Lookout on Wednesday, November 6 limiting vehicle access into and out of the lookout parking lot from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Pedestrian access will remain open, and vehicles can access the lookout before and after the closure.

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

UPDATE: 4/5/24 – WAILOA RIVER BOAT RAMP AND DOCKS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS IN MAY

The Wailoa River SRA boat ramp and dock will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject to change.

General scope of work:
1. Removal and disposal of existing north and south docks
2. Installation of a new pre-fabricated combination fixed and floating dock system to the north side of the launching ramp
3. Install a safety stop at the edge of the walkway of the former south dock. The south dock will not be replaced.

For questions or concerns, contact the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) East Hawaii Office at 808.961.9530.

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    Hours  Daily During Daylight Hours
    Entrance Fee None
    Pavilion Rental

    Only Available for Day-use

    • *15 person Pavilion: $30/day (Wedding Gazebo)
    • *60 person Pavilion: $10/hour
    • *500-person Pavilion: $250/day
    • NO TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PAVILION RENTALS
    Pavilion Reservations

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    Description

    Pleasure walking, quiet relaxation, informal games and events, picnicking, and boat fishing are provided for in this landscaped park set around Wailoa River. Boat ramp provided. Fishing restrictions. Information services and cultural displays at Wailoa Center which is accessible through Piopio street. (131.9 acres)

    Wailoa Center

    Wailoa Center, located within Wailoa River SRA, contains two galleries which host month-long art and cultural exhibits.  They are free and open to the public.  For more information and a schedule of exhibits, please visit www.wailoacenter.com.

    HOURS

    Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

    Closed on weekends and state holidays.

    Wailoa 50th Anniversary, Ke Ola Mag

     

    HERE’S A TASTE OF FEW PAST SHOWS

    Hana No Ke Au Hou: Hana Hou in Contemporary Times

    The 13th Annual Abstract Only! A multimedia juried exhibition

    The 6th Annual MidSummer Art Celebration