**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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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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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 11/4/24 - Akaka Falls State Park: CLOSED due to heavy rainfall.
Aloha Kākou, Come steward Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside with the DLNR Division of State Parks Adopt-A-Park Partner, Koʻolau Mountain Watershed Partnership on Last Friday's of each month from 9am to 12pm. – UPDATE – Volunteer… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Aloha Kākou, Engage in activities with DLNR State Parks and others for YMCA Camp Erdman's Community Day (reservations required) on Saturday, April 9th at Camp Erdman in Waialua, Oʻahu. EARTH Month Events ⛰ April 23rd,… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Steward Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline & Raise Awareness for Ocean Week!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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: 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: 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 »
12th Annual Abstract Only Show (8/5 - 8/25) Opening Night 8/5 , 1PM - 6PM Mosaic Exhibit (9/2 - 9/29) Opening Night 9/2 , 1PM - 6PM Hilo’s popular Wailoa Center was designed by… Read More »
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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
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 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… Read More »
Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana: Huilua Fishpond Workday 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… Read More »
Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana: Huilua Fishpond Workday 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… Read More »
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII Please email [email protected] 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 »
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 – Keawaʻula section (Waiʻanae side). We will… Read More »
TEU LE VĀ - Sharing and Nurturing Relational Space: An exhibit of works on Uʻa and Canvas by Siapo maler/painter Reggie Meredith Fitiao (Exhibit 10/6 - 10/27) OPENING 10/6, 5PM – 7PM MEET the artist… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Aloha Kākou, The wet season is upon us as we go into ke kau hāʻulelau, or the fall season. We want to make sure the ʻauwai or irrigation ditch is cleared before the rains,… Read More »
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 »
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII Please email [email protected] 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 »
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 »
More info see press release: NR-Kaiwi First Day Hike Returns on New Year's Day, Dec. 21, 2022 (1)
Hilo’s popular Wailoa Center was designed by Oda McCarty Architects Ltd. and was completed in 1967. Wailoa Center helped to breathe new life into the green-zone created by the devastating 1960 tsunami along Hilo’s bay… Read More »
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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 »
State Parks Curator Aina Wellness Academy (AWA) is having an "Aloha Aina - Weed the Stream" Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Makiki Valley State Recreation Area from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Join… Read More »
Join State Parks, Hawaii Softball Foundation, and Global Preservation Initiative as we Mālama Sand Island State Recreation Area on Earth Day, April 22nd from 900am to 1200pm. Participate in a shoreline cleanup with your ʻohana,… Read More »
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 »
Hana noʻeau in contemporary times. MAIN GALLERY Bernice Akamine Nephi Pomai Brown Gay Covington Koa Chang Kapuaokalani Kaʻauʻa Beau Jack Key Roen Hufford Carl F.K. Pao Verna Takashima Keith Tallet Makaʻala Rawlins Jamison Keʻa Rosehill… Read More »
Join Adopt-A-Park Partner Koʻolau Mountain Watershed Partnership (KMWP) and the Board of Water Supply at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden for a Native Seed Ball Workshop on October 7th from 10am to 12pm. Learn about seed… Read More »
"Wanna hike, take in the view, and remove invasive species!? Join our Adopt-A-Park partner Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) on the North Shore on Saturday 10/21. They need your help to tackle the devil weed… Read More »
Honolulu Board of Water Supply and More than 15 Other Government and Nonprofit Organizations Bring Attention to the Value of Water at “Imagine A Day Without Water” Family Event at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area… Read More »
Join a multi-community effort to beautify an urban state park this Arbor Day. State Parks, the Hawai’i Softball Foundation and several other non-profit organizations will come together to plant native trees, remove rubbish and comb… Read More »
Register for the event at https://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1. Please email [email protected] for any questions. At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species as assigned by the Park Ranger. Tools and gloves… Read More »
Roll up your sleeves and put on your rubber boots for two afternoons of removing false ʻawa (Piper auritum) with residents of Kahana at Ahupuaʻa O kahana State Park from 12pm to 3pm. Wear boots,… Read More »
Roll up your sleeves and put on your rubber boots for two afternoons of removing false ʻawa (Piper auritum) with residents of Kahana at Ahupuaʻa O kahana State Park from 12pm to 3pm. Wear boots,… Read More »
DLNR State Parks and Pacific Historic Parks are hosting the annual Kids to Parks Day event at Lēʻahi, Diamond Head State Monument on May 18th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This year marks… Read More »
Join DLNR State Parks, in partnership with the Diamond Head Foundation, Kapiʻolani Community College, and Kuilei Cliffs on the Lēʻahi Makai Slopes Restoration Project at Diamond Head State Monument, register for this event at Lēʻahi… Read More »
Join State Parks Curators 808 Cleanups team in restoring parts of the Kaloko Inlet at the Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline. All ages are welcome. Participants under 16 years of age must have a parent or… Read More »
Register for the event at https://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1. Please email [email protected] for any questions. At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be working at various gardens and restoration sites, participating in weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species… Read More »
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… Read More »
Join DLNR State Parks Adopt-A-Park Partner 808 Cleanups in restoring this beautiful shoreline! Work priorities: Priority 1: Invasive species removal, digging and cutting out invasive grasses and haole koa to make way for native plants. Priority… Read More »
Join State Parks Curators 808 Cleanups team in restoring parts of the Kaloko Inlet at the Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline. All ages are welcome. Participants under 16 years of age must have a parent or… Read More »
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 »
Huilua Loko iʻa (Fishpond), in Kahana Bay on the Island of Oahu, illustrates the unique aquafarming practices of the Hawaiian people. Out of the estimated 97 fishponds once on the coast of Oahu, Huilua is… Read More »
Join DLNR State Parks Adopt-A-Park Partner 808 Cleanups in restoring this beautiful shoreline! Work priorities: Priority 1: Invasive species removal, digging and cutting out invasive grasses and haole koa to make way for native plants. Priority… Read More »
Register for the event at https://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1. Please email [email protected] for any questions. At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be working at various gardens and restoration sites, participating in weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species… Read More »
Join DLNR State Parks Adopt-A-Park Partner 808 Cleanups in restoring this beautiful shoreline! Work priorities: Priority 1: Invasive species removal, digging and cutting out invasive grasses and haole koa to make way for native plants. Priority… Read More »
Join State Parks Curators 808 Cleanups team in restoring parts of the Kaloko Inlet at the Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline. All ages are welcome. Participants under 16 years of age must have a parent or… Read More »
Join DLNR State Parks Adopt-A-Park Partner 808 Cleanups in restoring this beautiful shoreline! Work priorities: Priority 1: Invasive species removal, digging and cutting out invasive grasses and haole koa to make way for native plants. Priority… Read More »
Join State Parks Curators 808 Cleanups team in restoring parts of the Kaloko Inlet at the Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline. All ages are welcome. Participants under 16 years of age must have a parent or… Read More »
