Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit

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[KAUA’I] - UPDATE 4/12/25: Kalalau Trail, Nāpali Coast SWP has REOPENED.  Ha’ena shuttle has RESUMED.

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[MAUI] - UPDATE 4/10/25: Makena State Park\'s northern Black Sand Beach Access Road is CLOSED to vehicular access due to ponding from heavy rains. The road is open to pedestrian access. The 2 southern roads remain open.

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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 3/24/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to demolition and renovation work, the pavilion will be closed from March 25 to May 31.

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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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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/18/25: Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be undergoing improvements that may temporarily prevent vehicular access. Please check the Royal Mausoleum State Monument website for updates.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 3/18/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full Park Closures will occur Tuesdays through Fridays beginning April 1 to April 11 and also Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17.  Partial Park Closures Hours with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will occur on Monday April 7 during this time, and will resume from April 21 onwards Monday through Friday, (except weekends and holidays).   Normal Park Hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM will resume during Spring Break March 17 to March 28, Good Friday Holiday on April 18, and Weekends. During Partial Park Closures Hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only 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. The project began January 6, 2025, and will run to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the rock fall mitigation construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check back for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/4/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Beginning April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 the park, cabin campgrounds and access road to Polipoli Forest Reserve will be closed due to tree mitigation work. 

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Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

October 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Wahiawā community in partnership with the Division of State Parks and the Division of Aquatic Resources invites families to picnic while enjoying local entertainment, engage in fun educational activities, and explore the Wahiawā reservoir via boat at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area, on “Day at the Lake” Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
This year we’re bringing back Day at the Lake, this event was last held in 2019. Boat rides were a popular activity, and we’re excited to offer free boat rides again for the community to experience the reservoir, thanks to the support of the Division of Aquatic Resources and the Wahiawā community. This event is FREE for participants and includes make-and-take projects, games, contests, conservation and sustainability educational activities, and of course, boat rides.  The boat ramp and lower lot at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area will be closed on October 5, 2024, for the Day at the Lake Event.
 
State Parks and the Wahiawā community envisioned connecting residents with the outdoors through engaging events such as the annual Day at the Lake to foster community stewardship and pono outdoor recreation enthusiasts, garner appreciation of the park and its resources, and invite communities to come together in their State Parks. 
 
We hope to see you there!
 
There is no charge to participate in this event or for boat rides, however, boat rides are first come, first served, and on-site registration and waivers are required by all boat riders. Lifejackets are provided and must be worn at all times. Minors must be accompanied by adults on the boats. Boat rides are approximately 40 minutes round trip. Every effort will be made, but there may be certain circumstances where we cannot accommodate riders. The last boat ride is at 3:30 p.m.
 

Details

Date:
October 5, 2024
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://dayatthelake.org/

Organizer

Kekai Mar
Phone
808-636-8427
Email
kekai.k.mar@hawaii.gov

Venue

Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
380 Walker Avenue HI United States + Google Map