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Hawai‘i Parks Implement New Parking Fees for Nonresidents
11/21/2025
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Story summary
- The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources announced parking management systems for four state parks: Wailuku River, Kekaha Kai, Wailua River, and Pu‘u ‘Ualaka‘a.
- Parking fees will apply to nonresidents and commercial vehicles, with Hawai‘i residents parking for free.
- The fee structure mirrors that of ten existing parks with similar systems.
- Private operators will oversee the systems, with revenues funding park maintenance and upgrades.
