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PARK UPDATES:

[OʻAHU]: UPDATED 11/17/22: Kaʻena Point State Park – We are now accepting the 2023 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit applications. Please be patient as applications may take longer than the posted 10 days to process.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 11/2/22: Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area will remain CLOSED until access roads through Kula Forest Reserve are cleared from storm damage and safe to traverse. Anticipated re-opening is January to mid-February 2023 (Per DOFAW). For updates, please go to: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2022/06/27/nr22-090/

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[MAUI] UPDATED 11/2/22: ʻIAO VALLEY STATE MONUMENT – As of August 1, 2022 ʻIao Valley State Monument will be closed through February, 2023 for the final phase of the slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements.

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State Parks Seeks Qualified Mobile Food Truck Providers for Multiple Parks Statewide

Posted on Oct 31, 2022

State Parks Seeks Qualified Mobile Food Truck Providers for Multiple Parks Statewide On August 12, 2022, the Board of Land and Natural Resources authorized the Division of State Parks to solicit for Mobile Food Truck… Read More »

Polihale State Park to Reopen for Overnight Camping

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

(KAUAʻI) – Over two years after closing, due to COVID concerns and overuse and abuse issues, Polihale State Park will reopen to overnight camping beginning August 14, 2022. Reservations will be available online starting August… Read More »

Wailoa Center Exhibitions

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

(HAWAIʻI) – Hilo’s popular Wailoa Center was designed by Oda McCarty Architects Ltd. and was completed in 1967. Wailoa Center helped to breathe new life into the green-zone created by the devastating 1960 tsunami along… Read More »

Kaʻena Talk Story Series

Posted on May 17, 2022

Join DLNR State Parks every Last Friday for our Kaʻena Talk Story Series at Farm to Barn Haleʻiwa from 6 pm-7 pm. Bring friends and family and enjoy the sunset with interactive games and activities… Read More »

OPEN HOUSE at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

Posted on May 4, 2022

Park Improvements We want to know your thoughts. The Division of State Parks and the planning team from HHF Planners will be at the Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area for a casual in-person, drop-in event… Read More »

KALALAU CAMPSITES AGAIN HELD BACK FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Posted on Apr 29, 2022

State Parks is pleased to announce the return of the local resident holdback rule for Kalalau Trail camping Beginning May 3, 2022, State Parks will issue a limited number of overnight permits for camping in Kalalau,… Read More »

NEW State Park Reservation System

Posted on Apr 27, 2022

Reservation systems implemented on Kaua‘i, at Hā‘ena State Park and on Maui at Waiʻānapanapa State Park, have improved the quality of visitor experiences and have reduced impacts on adjacent communities and park resources. Diamond Head… Read More »

2021 SCORP UPDATE

Posted on Apr 18, 2022

The Division of State Parks invited the public to review the draft of the 2021 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The Summary and Final 2021 SCORP Document could be found on the 2021 SCORP… Read More »

KALALAU CAMPSITES AGAIN HELD BACK FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS 4-29-22

Posted on Mar 22, 2022

State Parks is pleased to announce the return of the local resident holdback rule for Kalalau Trail camping Beginning May 3, 2022, State Parks will issue a limited number of overnight permits for camping in Kalalau,… Read More »

Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area Closed Indefinitely

Posted on Dec 8, 2021

(Kahului) – Due to hazardous conditions and impassable roads and trails caused by this week’s heavy rains and strong winds, DLNR has closed the Kula State Forest Reserve, Kahikinui State Forest Reserve – Papa’anui Tract,… Read More »

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