A second community input meeting for the Exall Recreation Center replacement is set for Feb. 23. Designers and the city are collecting neighborhood priorities as schematic design continues.

Prosper’s Town Council voted Jan. 13 to reject a developer‑backed plan for a 7‑acre Creekside park, citing tight park funds and naming‑rights questions. Funding and policy disagreements left the deal short.

About 260 goats are grazing invasive privet near White Rock Lake to clear roughly 11.5 acres over about ten days as part of a city vegetation‑management project.

Geyer Commons, Mansfield's new downtown park, opens with a three-day celebration featuring a cottage vendor market, splash pad, music and family programming.

Arlington's O.S. Gray Natural Area hosts a free stargazing event on February 7 with hot chocolate and telescopes.

Fort Worth's Park & Recreation department received a $1.5 million grant for Oak Grove Community Park, totaling $6.5 million for development including pavilions, playgrounds, and trails.

Frisco will break ground the week of April 13 on the long‑planned Grand Park, but cleanup of the former Exide battery‑recycling site and funding gaps mean the park will open in stages. Big Bluestem Trail is open today as remediation continues.

Dallas City Council approves $8 million for the completion of Halperin Park Plaza, a five-acre urban park over IH-35 East, adjacent to the Dallas Zoo.

Two baby bald eagles hatched near Dallas during a winter storm, engrossing viewers on a live stream as their eagle parents carefully protected and nurtured them.

Garland is evaluating the Spring Creek Forest Preserve carefully, balancing ecological preservation with infrastructure assessments, facilitated by collaboration with experts and stakeholders.

Moody Park in West Mansfield nears completion of its upgrade, which includes new play structures for children aged 2-11 and a rededication ceremony planned to honor local historical figures.

Board member Karimi criticized the end of free State Fair of Texas tickets for high school students, citing equity issues and calling for the policy's reversal. The Fair cited costs and safety for the change.

Mansfield, Texas has enhanced Mans Best Field Dog Park with string lights for evening enjoyment, as shared by the Parks & Recreation department, improving visibility and ambiance for winter and summer night-time visits.