**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[STATEWIDE] UPDATE 3/12/26 – All State Parks and Recreation Areas on all Islands, as well as State Park Offices, will be closed as of Friday, 3/13 for public safety. A severe storm is expected to bring flooding rain, high winds, and thunderstorms to most of the State from through the weekend. Please check weather reports and check back frequently for storm closure updates.
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[HAWAIʻI] UPDATE 3/5/26 – ʻAKAKA FALLS STATE PARK: Dept. of Water Supply shut off water in the area until further notice affecting the park.
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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 3/4/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION, VEHICLE ACCESS GATE: Will REOPEN today [UPDATE 3/12 - temporarily closed due to storm]. You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the gate combination online. The 2024-2025 Purple decals are no longer valid. Apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit here. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant. We are experiencing significant delays in processing, we appreciate your continued patience. Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability.
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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.
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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.
Day at Lake Wilson – Saturday November 2, 2019
Posted on Oct 17, 2019On Saturday, November 2,2019 The DLNR – Division of State Parks is hosting “Day at Lake Wilson” in Wahiawa. Please see the fliers below or visit https://lakewilsonday.com for more information.
The Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area has been a fixture in the community for years featuring Lake Wilson as one of its prime features. This Saturday, the DLNR Division of State Parks is sponsoring a community event in partnership with the Wahiawā Community Based Development Organization entitled “A Day at Lake Wilson”.
This event will highlight recent State Park improvements and showcase the recreational opportunities and unique aspects offered in Wahiawā. “A Day at Lake Wilson” will be held on November 2nd at 380 Walker Avenue in Wahiawā from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
The Wahiawā Public Fishing Area (Lake Wilson), is one of the few areas that provides a multitude of outdoor activities ranging from freshwater sportfishing to hiking and picnic opportunities. DLNR educational booths from several divisions as well as vendors who will be selling their specialty goods and food at the park.
To help better facilitate this event the boat ramp will be closed to anglers that day.
Day at Lake Wilson – Flyer (pdf)
Day at Lake Wilson Blood Drive Flier (.pdf)
