Wailoa River State Recreation Area

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports before your park visit.

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[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.

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[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.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 1/31/25 – ʻĪao Valley State Monument: Park is CLOSED due to inclement weather.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 1/31/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Road currently CLOSED, Trees down on road, crews are working on its removal.

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[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.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 1/31/25 - He’eia State Park has REOPENED.

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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 1/31/25 – Kalalau Trail is CLOSED Ha’ena shuttle is SUSPENDED.

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

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[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.

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[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 [email protected] Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) except Federal and State Holidays.

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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.

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[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 [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

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

UPDATE: 4/5/24 – WAILOA RIVER BOAT RAMP AND DOCKS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS IN MAY

The Wailoa River SRA boat ramp and dock will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject to change.

General scope of work:
1. Removal and disposal of existing north and south docks
2. Installation of a new pre-fabricated combination fixed and floating dock system to the north side of the launching ramp
3. Install a safety stop at the edge of the walkway of the former south dock. The south dock will not be replaced.

For questions or concerns, contact the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) East Hawaii Office at 808.961.9530.

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Hours	Daily During Daylight Hours
Entrance Fee	None
Pavilion Rental	Only Available for Day-use 15 person Pavilion: $30/day (Wedding Gazebo) 60 person Pavilion: $10/hour *500-person Pavilion: $250/day NO TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PAVILION RENTALS
Pavilion Reservations	Reserve Now

Description

Pleasure walking, quiet relaxation, informal games and events, picnicking, and boat fishing are provided for in this landscaped park set around Wailoa River. Boat ramp provided. Fishing restrictions. Information services and cultural displays at Wailoa Center which is accessible through Piopio street. (131.9 acres)

Wailoa Center

Wailoa Center, located within Wailoa River SRA, contains two galleries which host month-long art and cultural exhibits. They are free and open to the public. For more information and a schedule of exhibits, please visit www.wailoacenter.com.

HOURS

Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Closed on weekends and state holidays.

Wailoa 50th Anniversary, Ke Ola Mag