**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[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.
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 »
