The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has scheduled an informal discussion regarding use of stand-up paddle boards within ocean waters of Ala Moana Beach Park.

The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon in McCoy Pavilion.

"In the past year the popularity of stand-up paddle boarding in Hawaii has grown dramatically," DLNR chairperson Laura H. Thielen said in a statement.

"This is very apparent in the calm waters inside the reef at Ala Moana Beach Park. The conditions in this waterway are ideal for beginners. However, a rapid proliferation of paddle boards may be causing overcrowding and user conflicts in an area that historically has been used as a swim zone."

Theilen said DLNR encourages "all interested parties to provide their perspective on managing this resource in a way that is fair for all users."