Mankato, Minnesota has installed a new volleyball court at F.A. Buscher Park, complete with a drainage system for year-round play, benefiting community engagement and recreation.

Enjoy free entry to Bays Mountain Park this Sunday in Kingsport, TN, with hiking, wildlife, and scenic trails, courtesy of local realtors.

Othello Playground in Seattle is getting a mural on its courts through AT&T's Revive Your Court Program to celebrate the U.S.–Mexico Bicentennial, with a community paint event on August 14.

Carver County Parks announced openings for a mid-August camping weekend at Baylor Regional Park, with activities like hiking, an observatory, and more. Reservations are available online or by phone.

Ohio's ODNR is hosting a Free Range Day on August 16 at state public shooting ranges, offering free shooting opportunities with equipment and permits provided.

Hawai'i Island closures are scheduled for August 27-28 for animal control, affecting hunters and hikers in several areas, aimed at protecting the endangered palila bird from feral goats and sheep.

The Park 'N Play van in St. Louis Park offers mobile recreational activities in local parks until August 22, with a schedule of games and sports for community engagement.

Boulder County celebrates 50 years of parks with behind-the-scenes farm tours, highlighting local agriculture amidst development pressures, with limited spots available.

Dearborn celebrates the opening of a new butterfly garden, transforming an empty lot into an eco-friendly space that supports local ecosystems and provides a scenic retreat.

Big Island nature reserves are closing again this August as state officials ramp up their battle against feral animals threatening Hawaii's critically endangered palila bird, with fewer than 2,200 of these unique honeycreepers remaining.

A 20-foot python with a bacterial infection was found in a Los Angeles dumpster; reptile expert Joseph Hart rescued and plans to rehabilitate the snake named Apple.

A boy, Enoch Palomar, was attacked by a coyote in Carson, requiring about 20 stitches. Officials are investigating and advising public safety measures.

The Utah DWR has proposed updates to the management plans for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and mule deer, seeking public feedback before Wildlife Board meetings.