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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Kalalau Trail CLOSED – 3/16/20

Posted on Mar 16, 2020

The Kalalau Trail is CLOSED due to flash flooding of the Hanakapiai Stream. Turn Around Dont Drown!

Ahupua’a ‘O Kahana State Park Water Quality Testing Project

Posted on Jan 6, 2020

(Honolulu) – The DLNR Division of State Parks will implement an extensive environmental water sampling program of the Kahana Stream and adjoining areas within the Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, Oahu. The water quality testing… Read More »

Parking Fees to Begin at Makena State Park

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

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Read More Parking Fees to Begin at Makena State Park – Parking fees are now in effect at Makena State Park. (Kahului, Maui) – Following the introduction of paid parking this year at several State Parks (Hā’ena State Park and Kōkeʻe-Waimea Canyon State… Read More »

Annual “First Day Hike” at Makapuu Lighthouse Trail on New Year’s Day

Posted on Dec 9, 2019

Hundreds Expected to Ring in the New Year at Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline (Honolulu) – It’s become an iconic New Year’s Day tradition in Hawai‘i and across the country.  State Parks in all 50 states are… Read More »

Day at Lake Wilson – Saturday November 2, 2019

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

On Saturday, November 2,2019  The DLNR – Division of State Parks is hosting “Day at Lake Wilson”  in Wahiawa. Please see the fliers below or visit https://lakewilsonday.com for more information. The Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area has… Read More »

New Fees at Koke’e & Waimea Canyon State Parks

Posted on Jun 24, 2019

NEW FEES AT KOKE‘E & WAIMEA CANYON STATE PARKS Only For Commercial Tours & Out-Of-State Visitors   (Honolulu) –  Out-of-state visitors and commercial tour buses will begin paying parking fees at Koke‘e and Waimea Canyon… Read More »

A Unique Art Center in a Unique Building in a Unique State Park: Wailoa Center Education & Outreach Efforts Expanding

Posted on Jun 17, 2019

(Hilo) – Wailoa State Recreation Area in Hilo is unique among Hawai‘i State Parks given it’s one of a few parks in an urban setting, right on the edge of downtown Hilo. What also makes… Read More »

Reopening of State Parks Provides Access to Famed Kalalau Trail

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

REOPENING OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO FAMED KALALAU TRAIL Community Group Recognized for Stewardship & Governor Ige Makes the Hike (Hāʻena, Kaua‘i) – The eagerly anticipated reopening of Hāʻena State Park and the Nāpali… Read More »

Reopening of Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park

Posted on May 31, 2019

Update: 6/14/19: For reservations please click the following link.   Update: 6/1/19 – Per the Department of Transporation (HDOT) website “…HDOT has rescheduled the planned full weekend closure of Waikoko Bridge on Kuhio Highway (Route… Read More »

Paving Repairs Started at Kokee State Park, Expected Completion by July 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019

State Parks has started paving repairs in Kokee State Park for the parking and roadway for the Park headquarters, Lodge, Kokee Museum and pavilion areas.  Work will also be on the service roadway to the… Read More »