Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

**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.

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Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

October 5 @ 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
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