**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 6/17/26
There will be an early closure at 5PM HST on Saturday July 4, 2026 for the West Hawaii State Parks (Kekaha Kai (Manini Owali & Mahai’ula), Kiholo, Hapuna SRA (Hapuna & Waialea) due to "Fireworks Prohibited in the State Parks"
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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 5/27/26
Kalalau Trail from mile marker 2-11 after Hanakapiai Valley, will be CLOSED for a feral animal control hunt from June 1-4. The 2 miles of the trail from Keʻe beach at Haʻena State Park to Hanakapiai falls will remain open during this time.
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Puʻu Hinahina parking lot will be CLOSED for road work from May 25-29 and again from June 15-19.
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Koke’e State Park camping will be CLOSED for campground improvements. Construction to begin May 2026 and extend through Spring 2027.
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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.
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[O’AHU] UPDATED 6/10/26
Heʻeia State Park partial parking lot road closure due to landslide and upcoming stabilization work.
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Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: Portions of the park which access the reservoir (Also known as Lake Wilson) will be closed Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 a.m. the park will remain open to visitors for onshore activities, but lake access via the boat ramp, reservoir banks, and reservoir shores will not be allowed until further notice.
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Ka’ena Point State Park, Mākua Section has REOPENED to beach access. The Keawa’ula section remains CLOSED due to road repairs and damage due to the recent Kona Low storms. The Mokule’ia vehicle access road has REOPENED to valid permit holders - note some roads previously accessible have been closed due to storm damage - heed all road signs.
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[MAUI] UPDATE 4/20/26
‘Iao Valley State Monument: Will be CLOSED until June 26, 2026 for safety improvements.
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
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[MOLOKAʻI] UPDATE 4/20/26
Pālāʻau State Park: Pālāʻau Wayside Pavilion and Campgrounds remain CLOSED until further notice.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 4/10/26
Notice to bidders for Mobile Food Truck Concessions opened today for certain Hawai’i Island parks. More information at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/mobile-food-truck-concessions-hawaii/
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Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.
Diamond Head State Monument Docent Program
We invite you to experience Diamond Head State Monument, to learn about our unique resources and history, and enjoy outdoor recreation and culture. Please help us protect Hawai’i’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations by volunteering to educate the public about our iconic monument.
In general, prospective volunteers must:
- Be at least 18 years old (unless with parental permission, needs to sign liability form before working)
- Submit a resume
- Meet in-person with Park Ranger/Volunteer Program staff
- Be able to make the necessary time commitment. Most programs require at least a 3 or 6-month commitment.
Park Educators are ambassadors, representing Diamond Head State Monument and Hawaii State Parks by engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds in one-on-one conversations and small group presentations. Educator stations include hiking up to the summit, in the pavilion and on the trail.
Don’t know a lot about the park or how to talk to visitors? Don’t worry! This special training course is offered to prepare volunteers with all the fun facts, information and teaching tips needed to become a Park Educator.
Shifts available: 6am-9am, 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm; six days a week (the park is closed Wednesdays.)
Time Commitment: 3 hours minimum per week
Responsibilities: Answer questions from the public, initiate conversations with visitors, and demonstrate appropriate park etiquette.
Qualifications: Must have enthusiasm, and interest in sharing geology, ecology, pre and post contact history and conservation knowledge with park visitors. Willingness to learn about Hawaii’s ecosystems and Hawai’i State Parks.
Park Educator training consists of an online training module and hands-on training. The flexible online course covers education skills and various park topics. After completion of the online portion, volunteers schedule two in-person sessions where they receive on-the-job training. When trainees feel comfortable, they choose a three-hour shift and become park volunteers.
To Apply:
- Schedule Meet-and-Greet Session at the park
- Schedule two, one-on-one meetings with Park Ranger, Cassandra Springer
Please email resume to [email protected] to get started
See link to learn more, https://kanuhawaii.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=597529
