Arlington is competing for the Scenic City People's Choice Award and seeks local support in online voting which ends September 30, following their past achievements in urban aesthetics.

Elliot Park in Minneapolis is being transformed with a $2.1 million renovation, featuring new amenities and safety upgrades, as celebrated by the local community.

Modesto Gomez Park in El Paso has been upgraded, with Phase One improvements celebrated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. More enhancements are planned to increase outdoor recreational opportunities for the community.

Katherine Rose Memorial Park in Mansfield is undergoing renovations that temporarily affect trail lighting, but will introduce new features including swings and a play structure.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to secure trash and keep food indoors during bears' hyperphagia season to prevent dangerous encounters and protect both humans and bears.

John Ball Zoo welcomed a baby pygmy hippo, the first for the zoo, marking a conservation milestone for the endangered species. The calf, Penelope's offspring, is part of a Species Survival Breeding Plan.

Arlington's Preparedness in the Park event on Sept. 18, offers education on emergency prep, kids' activities, a giveaway, and a screening of 'Twisters' at Levitt Pavilion. Free parking is available.

Boston Mayor Wu and parks officials announced a major renovation of Chandler Pond, with completed phase one focusing on ecological improvements and shoreline stabilization.

Governor Hochul has unveiled the renovated Whelan Park in Malverne, featuring a $6.3 million upgrade for recreation and resilience against storms and flooding.

The Indianapolis Zoo celebrated the second birthday of Jabari, their youngest African Savanna elephant, with treats and enrichment activities enjoyed by the elephant herd.

A new boulder honoring the legacy of Black-owned newspapers has been added to Dawson Park's Historic Story Boulders in Portland, acknowledging the contributions of The Skanner News and The Portland Observer.

Fishing closure on the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs is lifted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife due to improved conditions, while other rivers remain under voluntary restrictions.

Colorado enacts a law providing free state park access to Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribal members, celebrating their historical ties to the land.