Day at the Lake – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports before your park visit.

[MAUI] UPDATED 2/2/25 – ʻĪao Valley State Monument has REOPENED.


[MAUI] UPDATED 2/1/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area has REOPENED.

[KAUA’I] UPDATED 2/1/25 – Kalalau Trail has REOPENED and  Ha’ena shuttle has RESUMED.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 1/31/25 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: If you already have a 2024 permit, there is no need to renew your permit for calendar year 2025. Your 2024 permit will be accepted through 2025. New permit applications are not being accepted at this time. Take good care of your decal, we cannot replace decals. 

[MAUI] UPDATED 1/31/25 – Mākena State Park: Black Sand Beach access gate is CLOSED due to saturated roads. Open to pedestrian access, other gates open.

[HAWAIʻI] UPDATED 1/31/25 – Kīholo State Park Reserve: Park and camping is currently CLOSED due to inclement weather, park conditions will be reassessed Saturday.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 1/28/25 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated roads. Keawa’ula section has REOPENED.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 1/28/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full park closures will commence Tuesdays through Fridays beginning March 4 to March 28. All park facilities, trails, and picnic areas in the crater will be inaccessible to the public during this time. 

[OʻAHU] 1/24/25 – Diamond Head State Monument: Invitation For Bids (IFB) For Mobile Food Concession Contract at Diamond Head State Monument, Oʻahu – The IFB, including required forms for bidding, qualifications, specifications and contract, may be obtained from the DSP website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/, or by emailing DLNR-Division of State Parks Property Manager; Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa at earleen.k.kipapa@hawaii.gov Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) except Federal and State Holidays.

12/16/24 – Diamond Head State Monument: Beginning January 6, 2025, to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the 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.

[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 contacting DLNR-Division of State Parks Property Manager, Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa, by email to earleen.k.kipapa@hawaii.gov 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

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 »

Diamond Head State Monument: Volunteer Work Day

Diamond Head State Monument Honolulu, United States

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII Please email cassandra.m.springer@hawaii.gov  At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species as assigned by the Park Ranger. Tools and gloves for… 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

Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo

Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, United States

Find State Parks at the Waikiki Aquarium's 16th Annual Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo on April 15th from 9am to 2pm. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, native plant giveaway (limited to one per household, while… Read More »

Mauka to Makai State Park Clean-ups

Registration Required. Participants can register to volunteer at each park through the following link. Attached is a flyer for the event. Please feel free to help disseminate.    https://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/dspcleanupday_82724   State Parks and community partners… Read More »