Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

Hilliard is revising its Big Darby Creek watershed policies, seeking public input on the proposed environmental sustainability practices for future development.

Lake Arlington has opened its 2026 boat permit registration, available online for various watercraft, with prices ranging from $25-$60 and daily options at $5-$10.

Jacksonville's Fishweir Park has been upgraded with a new playground, baseball field, multi-purpose field, basketball courts, picnic areas, and a walking trail, as showcased by JaxParks on social media.

Colorado trails closed after a mountain lion attack, as announced by the U.S. Forest Service, affecting Garden Gate, Gravel Pit/Rainbow, and Piper Meadows/Glen Haven trailheads.

Balboa Park introduces an online parking pass portal offering discounted rates for verified San Diego residents, ahead of paid parking implementation in 2026.

CPW investigates a suspected fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County after hikers found a woman dead and scared off the lion. Efforts to locate responsible lions resulted in two being euthanized, pending a necropsy to confirm their involvement.

Dozens of lobster husks washed up near San Onofre State Beach in late December. State agencies and the plant operator say they’re investigating while molting remains a likely explanation.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens a hunter registration for a bison roster to address the management of wild bison entering from Utah, with potential for special management hunts.

El Paso Zoo provides care for an anemic and underweight bald eagle found near Silver City, examining it for infections and toxins while cautiously rehabilitating it.

Henderson's Parks and Recreation programs have seen remarkable engagement with new parks, high class registrations, event attendance, meal services, youth programs, and sports activities.

The CPW is hosting a Sportsperson's meeting in Colorado on Jan 8 for discussions on hunting, fishing, and conservation, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

The East Bay Regional Park District expanded by 77 acres for coastal protection and trail access by acquiring land from H.A.R.D., aiming for marsh restoration and sea level rise defense.