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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[HAWAIʻI] UPDATED 12/26/24 — West Hawai’i State Parks, Kekaha Kai (Manini Owali & Mahai’ula), Kiholo, Hapuna SRA (Hapuna & Waialae): Early Holiday CLOSURES at 5:00pm on  December 31, 2024.

[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.

[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

[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. 

[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.

DLNR STATE PARKS @: Waimea Valley’s Earth Day Celebration

Waimea valley 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI, United States

Aloha Kākou,  Celebrate Earth Day with DLNR State Parks and others for Waimea Valley's Earth Day Celebration, at Waimea Valley on April 23rd.  EARTH Month Events   🌙 April 29th, learn and have fun for an… Read More »

KAʻENA TALK STORY SERIES

Farm to Barn 66-320 Kamehameha Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

Aloha Kākou, Enjoy a sunset picnic on the northshore with friends and family, and engage in interactive games and activities for the keiki, while learning about conservation and wildlife of Kaʻena at our Kaʻena Talk… Read More »

FREE

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 »

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 »

Keawaʻula Vehicle Removal Project

Kaʻena Point State Park – Keawaʻula Section HI, United States

Aloha Kākou, Not sure if you want to hike or go beach this weekend? How about do both! Come out to Keawaʻula, at the end of the road (Farrington Hwy west) at Kaʻena Point State… Read More »

KAʻENA TALK STORY SERIES

Farm to Barn 66-320 Kamehameha Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

Aloha Kākou,  🌙 Join DLNR State Parks every Last Friday for an evening of fun and education about seabirds, turtles, Hawaiian Monk Seals, and other important resources of Ka'ena Point State Park, at our Kaʻena… Read More »

FREE

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 »

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline: POP-UP Habitat Restoration Project

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline Honolulu, United States

Aloha Kākou, Help us install the last section of symbolic fencing at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline to protect a native coastal habitat and endangered yellow-faced bee! Wear sun protection, bring your mallets and sledge hammers,… Read More »

Heʻeia State Park: Stream Restoration Day

Heʻeia State Park 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāne'ohe, HI, United States

Heʻeia State Park: Volunteer Day Aloha Kākou, Experience an estuary and help participate in stream restoration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, Adopt-A-Park Partner – Hui o Koʻolaupoko… Read More »

Heʻeia State Park: Stream Restoration Day

Heʻeia State Park 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāne'ohe, HI, United States

Heʻeia State Park: Volunteer Day Aloha Kākou, Experience an estuary and help participate in stream restoration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, Adopt-A-Park Partner – Hui o Koʻolaupoko… Read More »

ʻAhupuaʻa ʻO Kahana: Huilua Fishpond Workday

ʻAhupuaʻa ʻo Kahana State Park , United States

Join DLNR State Parks Curator 808Cleanups and the Kahana ʻOhana with the incredible restoration of the Huilua Loko Iʻa. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE CULTURAL SITE, THERE WILL BE CULTURAL PROTOCOL FOLLOWED STRICTLY.… Read More »

Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana: Huilua Fishpond Workday

ʻAhupuaʻa ʻo Kahana State Park , United States

Join DLNR State Parks Curator 808Cleanups and the Kahana ʻOhana with the incredible restoration of the Huilua Loko Iʻa. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE CULTURAL SITE, THERE WILL BE CULTURAL PROTOCOL FOLLOWED STRICTLY.… Read More »

Heʻeia State Park: Stream Restoration Day

Heʻeia State Park 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāne'ohe, HI, United States

Heʻeia State Park: Volunteer Day Aloha Kākou, Experience an estuary and help participate in stream restoration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, Adopt-A-Park Partner – Hui o Koʻolaupoko… Read More »

Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana: Huilua Fishpond Workday

ʻAhupuaʻa ʻo Kahana State Park , United States

Join DLNR State Parks Curator 808Cleanups and the Kahana ʻOhana with the incredible restoration of the Huilua Loko Iʻa. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE CULTURAL SITE, THERE WILL BE CULTURAL PROTOCOL FOLLOWED STRICTLY.… Read More »