**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor weather reports before your park visit!
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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.
Oahu State Parks, Beaches, & Na Ala Hele Trails Re-Opening
Posted on Sep 9, 2020(Honolulu) – State Parks, beaches and Naā Ala Hele trails on O‘ahu that were closed in August due to Covid-19 control measures reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 with the same set of restrictions announced this afternoon in Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Emergency Order 2020-26.
Note: Certain high-tourist O῾ahu State Parks that were previously closed, since March, such as Diamond Head and Nu῾uanu Pali remain closed. Please check https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/ for details.
Individual activities, such as walking, running, fishing, and biking will be allowed, as will continued access to the ocean, to comfort stations and outdoor showers in parks and trails under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Group activities are not allowed, with any number of people, even from the same household. Camping in State Parks or in camping areas managed by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife remain closed. This order is in effect through Wednesday, Sept. 23 or until it’s extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended.
OAHU State Parks Open & Closed List
1. Aiea/Rainbow Bay: CLOSED
2. Keehi Lagoon Memorial Park CLOSED
3. Diamond Head Monument: CLOSED
4. Heeia State Park: CLOSED
5. Iolani Palace State Monument: CLOSED
6. Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline: OPEN – (9/10/20)
7. Ka’ena Point State Park:
• Mokuliea Section OPEN FOR HIKING ONLY – NO VEHICLES – (9/10/20)
• Makua/Keawa’ula OPEN – GATES CLOSED At KEAWA’ULA – (9/10/20)
8. Ahupua’a O Kahana Valley State Park: OPEN – (9/10/20)
9. Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area: OPEN – (9/10/20)
10. Laie Point State Park: OPEN – (9/10/20)
11. Makiki Tantalus State Recreation Area: OPEN – (9/10/20)
12. Malaekahana SRA
• Kalanai: OPEN – (9/10/20)
• Kahuku: OPEN – (9/10/20)
13. Nuuanu Pali State Wayside: CLOSED
14. Puu Ualaka’a State Wayside: CLOSED EXCEPT FOR TRAIL ACCESS
15. Puu O Mahuka Heiau State Monument: CLOSED
16. Queen Emma Summer Palace: CLOSED
17. Royal Mausoleum – Mauna Ala: CLOSED
18. Sacred Falls State Park: CLOSED
19. Sand Island SRA: OPEN – (9/10/20)
20. Waahila Ridge State Park: OPEN – (9/10/20)
21. Wahiawa Freshwater Park: OPEN – (9/10/20)
