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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

[O’AHU] UPDATED 5/1/26

Ka’ena Point State Park, Mākua Section has REOPENED to beach access. The Keawa’ula section remains CLOSED due to road repairs. The Mokule’ia vehicle access road remains CLOSED due to unsafe road conditions, this section remains open to pedestrian and bicycle access. 

[MAUI] UPDATE 4/20/26

‘Iao Valley State Monument: Will be CLOSED until June 26, 2026 for safety improvements.

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

[KAUA’I] UPDATED 4/14/26

Koke’e State Park camping will be CLOSED for campground improvements. Construction to begin May 2026 and extend through Spring 2027.

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

Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.


[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 4/10/26

Notice to bidders for Mobile Food Truck Concessions opened today for certain Hawai’i Island parks. More information at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/mobile-food-truck-concessions-hawaii/

[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26

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

[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

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

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 for the keiki, and learn about turtles, seabirds, and other important resources at Ka’ena Point State Park. There will be a different topic and speaker each month! Free event, no reservations needed. 

 
Kaʻena Talk Story Series – Last Friday’s 6 pm – 7 pm
 
May 27th – Marine Debris: Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i
June 24th –  Hawaiian Monk Seals: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
July 29th – Marine Reptiles: Conservation Council Hawai’i
August 26th – Seabirds: Pacific Rim Conservation
 
Farm to Barn, Haleʻiwa
66-320 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
 
Can’t make it out to Kaʻena or the Northshore events? Check out our Events Calendar for a State Park Volunteer Day near you.
See you outdoors!