Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge and local conservationists reintroduced a colony of black-tailed prairie dogs, replacing a colony lost in 2015 due to disease, and providing them a new habitat away from a threatened area.

The city of Euless promotes its extensive park system, featuring over seven miles of trails, a bike repair station, and guidance on trail etiquette for safety and environmental conservation.

Lake Arlington Golf Course celebrates over 60 years of service since its 1963 opening. The course underwent a redesign in 2008, retaining designer Ralph Plummer's essence.

Hurricane Harbor Arlington is expanding with a new area called Splash Island, set to open in 2025, featuring water slides and attractions for families.

Arlington celebrates 25 years as a Tree City USA, highlighting its dedication to preserving its urban tree canopy, which not only enhances beauty but also provides energy savings, noise reduction, and higher property values.

Dallas' Old City Park offers a free educational event where families can learn about Texas' Victorian era, engage in activities, and use a mobile memory station to record personal histories.

Denton acquires a 2.25-acre parcel for a new park at 526 Hercules Lane, furthering the goal of a 10-minute walk to a park for all residents. The purchase, funded by developers' fees, contributes to the city's 373-acre growth in park lands.

Fort Worth has launched an accessible webpage with AAC boards to help nonverbal individuals in parks, a move inspired by the nonprofit Elliot's Voice.

Arlington's Rotary Club installed a Peace Pole at Meadowbrook Park as a symbol of global peace, bearing the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages.

Arlington Aquatics is winding down its outdoor swim season, with aquatic centers moving to weekend-only schedules before Labor Day, while indoor pools remain open daily.

The City of Mesquite's Movies in the Park event on September 14 at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp will feature outdoor movies, free admission, games, face painting, local food trucks, and popcorn sales benefiting the Boy Scouts of America.

Dallas Park and Recreation, along with the Dallas Public Library, offers free family-friendly events at City Park, including a storytelling opportunity on August 17.

Frisco's basketball courts at five parks are closing for maintenance and resurfacing starting August 12, with each being closed for approximately four days.