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SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS
• Resource is a community gathering place and recreational hub for residents
• Current usage exceeds capacity of existing facilities• Facility improvements and better management are needed to address increased park usage and to care for the resource
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Hanalei Pier and other North Shore beaches are popular visitor attractionsBoth visitors and locals enjoy the beach
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
How does the plan address the individual needs of the many park users?
• Fishermen are frustrated with the condition of Weke Ramp
• Surfers have convenient beach access
• Swimmers and families enjoy the beach
• Kayakers, paddlers and boaters use the river
• Canoe club does not have a long‐term lease
• DLNR manages boat mooring in the bay
• Special events overwhelm the local community
• Conflicts between commercial activities and local users
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ISSUES AND CONCERNS
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Canoe paddlers, SUP and surfers access the bay near the rivermouth
Fishermen and boaters launch at the point Weke Ramp only usable to small vessels and kayaks
Cars on the beach block access to boat/trailer launch
Picnic and camping sites are in high demand
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
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Cars drive up and park on the beach
Toilets overflow frequently
Weke Road not wide enough for overflow parking
Vacant DPR property used only for special events parking
Nā Pali boat tours Commercial kayak and board rentals
Commercial vendors
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
State and county agencies regulate commercial activities and permits Nā Pali boat tours Kayak rentals and surf schools Special events and camping permits Tour buses Food vendors and concessionaires
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