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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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[HAWAI\'I] - UPDATE 6/17/25: West Hawai’i Island Parks to Close Early on 4th of July Holiday. To prevent unauthorized use of fireworks on the 4th of July, and the potential for wildfire, three west side parks will close early on that day. Park visitors must exit these dry, leeward parks by 5pm, when the gates will be locked. The parks affected include Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, including Waialea Beach section, Kīholo State Park Reserve, and Kekaha Kai State Park (both the Mahaiʻula and Maniniʻōwali sections). The public is reminded that fireworks are prohibited at all times, in all Hawaiʻi State Parks.

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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 6/16/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion closure has been extended from June 1 to July 31. The Pala’au Camping Area has been CLOSED from June 1 to July 31, 2025.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 5/23/25 – Mākena State Park - State Parks is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to qualified parties interested in a Mobile Food Truck Concession Agreement to operate a Mobile Food Truck (“MFT”) Concession at Mākena State Park. More information may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/invitation-for-bid-for-sealed-bid-proposal-to-provide-a-mobile-food-truck-concession-at-makena-state-park-on-maui/.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 5/21/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Updated June Operating Hours - The rockfall mitigation project began January 6, 2025 and will run until September 5, 2025 or upon completion of the construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check the Diamond Head State Monument website for updated park operation hours during this time.

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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

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Strong Words to Beach Partiers From State’s Top Conservation Officer

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

(HONOLULU) – Another holiday weekend mass gathering in a State Park has promoted further warnings to party organizers and participants. Saturday night, DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) officers broke up a gathering… Read More »

Hawai’i Island Activist Arrested at Iolani Palace – Faces Two Charges

Posted on Jan 19, 2021

(HONOLULU) – The man behind the illegal “kanaka” garden at Wailoa River State Park in Hilo was arrested at Iolani Palace in Honolulu this morning. 64-year-old Gene Tamashiro of Hilo is charged with entering a… Read More »

“Kanaka Garden” in Wailoa River State Recreation Area Removed – Group Leader Cited for Three Violations

Posted on Jan 7, 2021

1/7/21 – (HILO) – Early this morning officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) stood watch as a crew from the DLNR Division of State Parks removed illegally planted taro and… Read More »

Pu’u Ola’i Beach (a.k.a. Little Beach) at Makena State Park to Close Temporarily

Posted on Jan 5, 2021

(Kahului) – Sunday afternoon and nighttime beach parties with drum circles, nudity, illegal alcohol and other illicit substances, coupled with hundreds of mask-less people in close contact with one another, has prompted the immediate closure… Read More »

Diamond Head State Monument Slated to Open Thursday December 17 2020

Posted on Dec 16, 2020

(HONOLULU) – Diamond Head State Monument’s (DHSM) unprecedented closure, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, comes to an end on Thursday, Dec. 17, exactly nine months since the gates were closed.  DLNR Division of State Parks… Read More »

DLNR Conservation Officers Sweep Little Beach at Makena State Park

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

(Makena State Park, Maui) – A team of eight officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) conducted a law enforcement operation this evening at Little Beach in Makena State Park on… Read More »

42 Illegal Camps Cleaned-Up At Sand Island State Recreation Area: Despite Offers for Help – None Accepted

Posted on Nov 6, 2020

(HONOLULU) – Hidden behind a thick barrier of kiawe trees, on beaches facing the airport, doz-ens of homeless people set up their tents and hand-fashioned homes. They are doing this on state-owned land at the… Read More »

Popular Nuuanu Pali State Wayside Reopens Wednesday

Posted on Nov 2, 2020

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Read More Popular Nuuanu Pali State Wayside Reopens Wednesday – Closed since nearly the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside on O‘ahu, reopens Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  The DLNR Division of State Parks had the park and scenic lookout… Read More »

New Fees Go Into Effect at Hawaii State Parks on Friday, October 8

Posted on Oct 8, 2020

As of October 8, out-of-state residents and commercial operators will be charged higher fees for entering select Hawaiʻi State Parks.  The higher fees were approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources in August.… Read More »

Thousands of Dollars of Damage Done to Sign at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline: Latest Vandalism Could Lead to Park Entrance Restrictions

Posted on Oct 6, 2020

A $20,000 moveable, digital sign located at the Makapu‘u Lighthouse trailhead in the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline park was seriously damaged sometime Sunday night.  Personnel from the DLNR Division of State Parks were notified Monday… Read More »

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