Kids to Parks Day
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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.

[KAUA'I] update 9/19/24 - ENTIRE KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK NOW CLOSED effective 9/4/24:  The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP), in consultation with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (DOH), has elected to close the entire Kalalau Trail section, from Kē‘ē to Honopu in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. Camping at Kalalau Trail is CLOSED. DLNR and DOH are closely coordinating the situation in Kalalau and taking appropriate action to ensure public health and safety. Kauaʻi North Shore Shuttle departures to Hāʻena State Park are SUSPENDED. Haʻena State Park/Keʻe Beach remains OPEN. Starting Saturday 9/21/24, the trail to Hanakapiai for day use only will REOPEN. Any hiking beyond Hanakapiai, however, may result in citations or arrests. The state continues to clean and disinfect comfort stations in the area. Parking entry reservations for Haʻena remain available. This closure notice is subject to change pending additional guidance from DOH and sanitation progress. Please check back for updates.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/3/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: Due to severe staff shortages, the processing of vehicular access permits may experience delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.

Wailoa Center Exhibitions: Plein Aire Perspectives

Wailoa Center , United States

Plein Aire Perspectives - artwork by Juror Stan Charminski (Exhibit 10/7 - 10/27) OPENING 10/7, 2PM – 6PM LIVE Music 4PM – 6PM   Hilo’s popular Wailoa Center was designed by Oda McCarty Architects Ltd.… Read More »

Ulupō Heiau State Monument: Community Volunteer Day

Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site 1200 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI, United States

Huuii! Come turn your hands to the ground (huli ka lima i lalo), and work with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks Curator – Kauluakalana at Ulupō Heiau State… Read More »

Diamond Head State Monument: Volunteer Work Day

Diamond Head State Monument Honolulu, United States

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII New COVID-19 protocols: In order to volunteer with us, you need to show that you are fully vaccinated by showing your vaccination card OR you need to… Read More »

Mālaekahana Volunteer Service Project

Mālaekahana State Recreation Area HI, United States

DLNR Division of State Parks and Forestry and Wildlife is looking for hardy volunteers to help install symbolic fencing* as a new enclosure for the endangered yellow-faced bee population at Mālaekahana State Recreation Area. 9am~12pm… Read More »

Pono Fishing Clinic

Sand Island State Recreation Area HI, United States

The DLNR Division of State Parks and the Division of Aquatic Resources is hosting a Pono Fishing Clinic on October 29th from 9am to 12pm at Sand Island State Recreation Area. Limited space available, registration is required. Sign-up… Read More »

Diamond Head State Monument: Volunteer Work Day

Diamond Head State Monument Honolulu, United States

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species as assigned by the Park Ranger. Tools and gloves for the workday will… Read More »

Kaʻena Point State Park: Volunteer Day

Kaʻena Point State Park – Mokuleʻia section End of Farrington Hwy (North), Waialua, HI

Aloha Kākou, Get involved with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks at our First Saturday’s Volunteer Event at Kaʻena Point State Park – Mokuleiʻa section (northshore side). We will… Read More »

KAIWI – FIRST DAY SUNRISE HIKE

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline Honolulu, United States

More info see press release: NR-Kaiwi First Day Hike Returns on New Year's Day, Dec. 21, 2022 (1)

Free