Austin is exploring options to fund park expansion and maintenance due to increased demand and state cuts to park fees. Strategies like park districts, partnerships, user fees, and tax financing are being considered.

Saint Paul's Gnome Scavenger Hunt encourages outdoor exploration and social media interaction with a series of hidden gnome statues in city parks, which participants find using clues provided in a printable PDF.

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park has renovated its Pagoda Plaza, incorporating a new design that includes two pathways, historical stones, and 60-year-old pines, enhancing this San Francisco cultural site.