The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has scheduled an informal discussion on the use of stand-up paddle boards off Ala Moana Beach Park.

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

"In the past year the popularity of stand-up paddle boarding in Hawai'i has grown dramatically," DLNR Chairwoman Laura H. Thielen said.

"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," Thielen said.

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