Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

Photo Credit: Tim DelaVega

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit!

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[KAUAʻI] – UPDATE 9/16/25: West Kauaʻi Park Units – State Parks is recruiting for a Park Maintenance Supervisor II for the West Kauaʻi Park units, including, Kokeʻe State Park, Na Pali Coast Wilderness Park, Paʻulaʻula State Historic Park, Polihale State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park, and Waimea State Recreational Pier. See position description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5060650-0/park-maintenance-supervisor-ii-kokee-kauai

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[OʻAHU] – UPDATE 9/11/25: Kaʻena Point State Parks - Mokuleʻia Section – Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits Closed for 2025. Purple 2024 permits valid through 2025. Please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi at https://explore.ehawaii.gov/Web/. You will need an Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi account to apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Vehicle Access Permit, please create an account. Continue to check the Kaʻena Point State Park website for 2026 permit application updates.

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[O’AHU] - UPDATE 9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties interested in developing campgrounds. More info: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/malaekahana-state-recreation-area-rfq-rfp-2026/

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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 8/29/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion and camping is CLOSED until further notice.

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[KAUA’I] - 7/11/25: VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING.

Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements through early December, 2025. This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year. DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week. Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available. We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing. Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks and lookouts on weekends, when most work will be suspended. Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed for the duration of the project including weekends.

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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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Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

Name: Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
Start: 2024-10-05T09:00:00-10:00
End: 2024-10-05T16:00:00-10:00
Location: 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.

https://dayatthelake.org/