Arlington Parks and Recreation celebrates 100 years, highlighting Meadowbrook Park's history and inviting community stories. The city also promotes youth initiatives, free meals for children, and school spirit with light displays.

Fort Worth, Texas, renames the local Ryan Place Triangle Park to Joan Kline Park to honor the community advocate's legacy.

Arlington Tennis Center is undergoing a $1.1 million renovation, including expanded restrooms and clubhouse upgrades, with operations continuing during the project.

The Amon G. Carter Foundation has donated $1 million to Fort Worth’s Heritage and Paddock Parks, contributing to the planned enhancement of downtown green spaces with historical features.

Arlington opens its four splash pads for the summer season, offering a range of water features for families to enjoy through Labor Day, with extended weekend access in September.

Arlington Parks hosts the Splash Tales event for kids with interactive stories, crafts, and activities. The series starts at California Lane Park, with more dates throughout summer.

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is hosting 'The Board Walk' event at Randol Mill Park to discuss local parks with residents on June 22.

Denton Skate Park is closing from June 3 for maintenance and improvements, with a projected reopening on June 10. Plans include replacing wooden ramps for safety and durability, with longer-term designs for new parks at Briercliff and Mack Park.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area partially reopens select trails after severe weather damage, with staff providing visitor guidance on accessible areas. Some trails remain closed for repairs.

A power outage closed Granger Recreation Center, other facilities remained operational, and storm damage led to closures in Audubon Park. The city is working to restore services.

Arlington Parks & Recreation warns about poison ivy and oak, offering identification tips and advice on avoidance and treatment for the rash caused by these plants.

Fort Worth Park & Recreation conducts controlled burns to prevent wildfires and rejuvenate local ecosystems, with new plants and wildlife flourishing post-burn.

Carrollton residents are invited to share their input on the city's parks and recreation Master Plan via a survey and public forums on April 9 and April 11.