Announcements

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 12/19/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Keawaʻula Section: Park CLOSED due to anticipated large surf on 12/20/24 through the weekend.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 12/16/24 – Diamond Head State Monument: Beginning January 6, 2025 to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of construction project, the park will close at 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, (excluding weekends and holidays) due to a construction project. The last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only during this time will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. Please check back for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 12/16/24 – Mākena State Park - Invitation For Bid For Sealed Bid Proposal To Provide A mobile Food Truck Concession At Mākena State Park on Maui. Any party that may be interested in providing a bid may inspect the concession premises by calling DSP at (808) 587-0505 or contact DLNR-Division of State Parks Property Manager, Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa, by email to [email protected] Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) except Federal and State Holidays. See Full IFB: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2024/12/SPM25-010A.pdf

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: The 2024 Kaʻena Point permit and decal is being extended through 2025. You do not need to apply for a new permit now, you will be notified when applications open next year. Take good care of your decal, we cannot replace decals. Please remember to take rubbish bags home, do not leave it a the trash bins. 

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Waimea Canyon State Park/Kōkeʻe State Park: Paving will take place on Waimea Canyon Road leading into Puʻu Hinahina Lookout on Wednesday, November 6 limiting vehicle access into and out of the lookout parking lot from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Pedestrian access will remain open, and vehicles can access the lookout before and after the closure.

Announcements

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Reopening of Hā’ena and Nāpali Coast State Parks Set for June – New Reservation System for Park Entry

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

(Līhuʻe) – Barring bad weather or unforeseen delays in repairs or new management implementation, Hā’ena State Park and the Kalalau Trail in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park will reopen to visitors in early-to-mid June.… Read More »

ʻĪao Valley State Monument Proposed Improvements Workshop Meeting

Posted on Mar 8, 2019

The DLNR Division of State Parks is hosting an open workshop meeting on Thursday March 14, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku for attendees to discuss their… Read More »

Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a State Wayside Park – Radio Communication Facility Improvements

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

(Honolulu) – Construction project improvements begin this week at the Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a State Wayside Park for work on the City and County of Honolulu’s Radio Communication facility. During the construction work, the communication building will… Read More »

World Wetlands Day Celebration 2019

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

(Honolulu) – 38 years ago an intergovernmental treaty was signed that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. World Wetlands Day marks… Read More »

Mahaiula Entry Road Closure February 11-13 at Kekaha Kai State Park

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

The Mahaiula entry road of Kekaha Kai State Park on Hawaii Island will be closed February 11-13 for completing road improvements including installation and painting of speed humps, signage and gravel road repairs.  The park… Read More »

Anchialine Pool Workday and Beach Cleanup at Kekaha Kai State Park

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

In honor of World Wetlands Day, the DLNR Division of State Parks and the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund are holding an anchialine pool workday and beach cleanup. 38 years ago an intergovernmental treaty was signed that… Read More »

Goat Hunting Opportunity in the NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will open a special feral goat hunting opportunity in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. The area open to hunting will be called Nualolo Kai. Applications are… Read More »

Update – WHALE CARCASS OFF SAND ISLAND PARK

Posted on Jan 11, 2019

1/14/19 – UPDATE – WHALE CARCASS OFF SAND ISLAND PARK On Saturday, (1/12/19) a cooperative operation between city & county, state, and federal government agencies resulted in the successful removal of a decomposing whale carcass… Read More »

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SOUGHT ON THE DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) is one of Hawaii’s most iconic geological features and a significant natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resource, hosting over 1 milliion visitors per year. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR),… Read More »

JOIN US ON JANUARY 1st FOR HAWAI’I’S ANNUAL FIRST DAY HIKE – AMONG THE MOST UNIQUE IN THE U.S.

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

The annual First Day Hike on the Makapu’u Light House Trail at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu is arguably the most unique of the nearly 1,200 hikes in America’s State Parks each New… Read More »