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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26

Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.

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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.

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Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26

Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.

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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.

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Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.

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Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26

Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.

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Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.

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Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.

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[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26

Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.

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Kalalau trail OPENED. 

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR MOBILE FOOD CONCESSION CONTRACT AT DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT, OʻAHU

Posted on Apr 25, 2025

The FULL Invitation For Bid (IFB) Packet PDF, including required forms for bidding, qualifications, specifications and contract, may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2025/04/1.-25-3-31-FINAL_DHSM-IFB-MFT-SPO25-0102A-or-SPO25-0102B.pdf or from the DSP office Mon. thru Fri., between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM HST, excluding Holidays. The IFB can also be requested from Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa, Property Manager, at Tel: (808) 587-0505 or email: [email protected].


FOOD TRUCK CONCESSIONAIRES SOUGHT FOR OUR BUSIEST STATE PARK DLNR’s Division of State Parks is in search of food truck parties interested in leasing concession space at Diamond Head State Monument. Notice of Intent & Qualifications Questionnaire will be available 4/25/2025 – 5/5/2025 online and at the DSP office in Honolulu. Submission of these two forms is required to be eligible to move on in the bidding process. Hard copies of the forms must be submitted in-person or via mail, electronic submissions WILL NOT be accepted. TWO (2) winners will be selected.

 
The State of Hawaii, Board of Land and Natural Resources, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to qualified parties interested in a Mobile Food Concession of state-owned lands within the Diamond Head State Monument situated on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, pursuant to Chapter 102, Hawaii Revised Statues (“HRS”).  The notice to bidders will be advertised in the Star Advertiser on April 25, 27, and 28, 2025.
 
Before any prospective bidder shall be entitled to submit a bid, the prospective bidder must meet the minimum qualifications set forth in the IFB and shall submit a completed Qualification Questionnaire and give written notice of intent to bid on the Notice of Intention to Bid form by 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (“HST”) May 5, 2025, to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks (“DSP”), 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 
Sealed Bids are due on or before 2:00 PM HST on May 23, 2025, at DSP, located at 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813. A Sealed Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Deposit required by and in conformance with section 102-6, HRS. Sealed Bids timely and properly received will be publicly opened at 3:00 PM HST on May 23, 2025, at DSP, located at 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813.
 
The FULL IFB PDF, including required forms for bidding, qualifications, specifications and contract, may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2025/04/1.-25-3-31-FINAL_DHSM-IFB-MFT-SPO25-0102A-or-SPO25-0102B.pdf or from the DSP office Mon. thru Fri., between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM HST, excluding Holidays. The IFB can also be requested from Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa, Property Manager, at Tel: (808) 587-0505 or email: [email protected].