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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 5/1/26

Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: Portions of the park which access the reservoir (Also known as Lake Wilson) will be closed Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 a.m. the park will remain open to visitors for onshore activities, but lake access via the boat ramp, reservoir banks, and reservoir shores will not be allowed until further notice.

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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. 

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[MAUI] UPDATE 4/20/26

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

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

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[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.

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

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[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/

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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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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

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

Notice to Bidders – Mobile Food Truck Concessions (Island of Hawaiʻi)

Posted on Apr 9, 2026

Please be advised that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, has opened Notice to Bidders (Invitation for Bids) on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for Mobile Food Truck Concessions on the island of Hawaiʻi.

This solicitation will include opportunities at the following park locations:

  • Kekaha Kai State Park
  • Wailuku River State Park
  • Wailoa River State Park
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
  • ʻAkaka Falls State Park

Key upcoming dates (subject to the official IFB posting):

  • Notice of Intention to Bid due: May 22, 2026
  • Qualifications Questionnaire due: June 12, 2026
  • Sealed Bids due: July 1, 2026 (4:00 PM HST)
  • Bid Opening: July 2, 2026 (9:00 AM HST)

The full IFB package, including all required forms, qualifications, and specifications for each park, can be reviewed online at:

We encourage all interested parties to review the solicitation materials carefully and ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.

For any questions, please feel free to contact:

Keiki E. Kipapa
Property Manager
DLNR, Division of State Parks
Helu Wahi (Address): 1151 Punchbowl Street, Rm. 310, Honolulu, HI 96813
Kelepona Paʻalima (Mobile): (808) 636-8497 | Kelepona Keʻena (Office): (808) 587-0505 | Kelepaʻi (Fax): (808) 587-0311
Leka Uila (Email): [email protected]