Wailoa River State Recreation Area
Wailoa bridge

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit!

[HAWAI\'I] - UPDATE 6/17/25: West Hawai’i Island Parks to Close Early on 4th of July Holiday. To prevent unauthorized use of fireworks on the 4th of July, and the potential for wildfire, three west side parks will close early on that day. Park visitors must exit these dry, leeward parks by 5pm, when the gates will be locked. The parks affected include Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, including Waialea Beach section, Kīholo State Park Reserve, and Kekaha Kai State Park (both the Mahaiʻula and Maniniʻōwali sections). The public is reminded that fireworks are prohibited at all times, in all Hawaiʻi State Parks.


[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 6/16/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion closure has been extended from June 1 to July 31. The Pala’au Camping Area has been CLOSED from June 1 to July 31, 2025.

[MAUI] UPDATED 5/23/25 – Mākena State Park - State Parks is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to qualified parties interested in a Mobile Food Truck Concession Agreement to operate a Mobile Food Truck (“MFT”) Concession at Mākena State Park. More information may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/invitation-for-bid-for-sealed-bid-proposal-to-provide-a-mobile-food-truck-concession-at-makena-state-park-on-maui/.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 5/21/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Updated June Operating Hours - The rockfall mitigation project began January 6, 2025 and will run until September 5, 2025 or upon completion of the construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check the Diamond Head State Monument website for updated park operation hours during this time.

[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

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.

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

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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

 

HERE’S A TASTE OF FEW PAST SHOWS

Hana No Ke Au Hou: Hana Hou in Contemporary Times

The 13th Annual Abstract Only! A multimedia juried exhibition

The 6th Annual MidSummer Art Celebration