City parks are designed to form "accidental lakes" to manage stormwater, preventing neighborhood flooding by absorbing overflow, as planned by the City of West Jordan.

The Oregon Coast was named one of the best travel destinations for 2026 by BBC Travel, praised for its natural beauty, accessibility, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

Carver County Parks announces new rental guidelines, affecting facility bookings and event planning, with specific changes for Beachside Shelter and Baylor Regional Park.

The Skunk Train runs a Magical Christmas Train from Willits to a massive decorated redwood touted as the world's largest living Christmas tree. Family‑friendly runs and VIP seats fill fast.

After months of donor‑funding turmoil, Crane Cove Park in Dogpatch opened two playgrounds and a dog run this weekend as the Port covered a funding gap. Neighbors and kids celebrated at a ribbon‑cutting while investigations into the nonprofit's finances continue.

The Minneapolis Park Board approved a $160 million budget for 2026, focusing on park infrastructure, environmental efforts, and youth services, with an anticipated property tax increase for residents.

Heritage Village Museum & Park in Pinellas County launches "The Power of Place Oral History Initiative" to digitally archive local personal histories for future generations. Participation is free and open to all.

The Port Charlotte Beach Park has reopened partially despite ongoing construction, with locals encouraged to use the beach while observing boundaries.

The Bissett Park Skate Park in Charlotte County will be closed for safety fence installation on Dec. 22, with completion expected the next day. Other park areas remain open.

Crane Cove Park in San Francisco expanded with new play areas for children and an off-leash dog run, enhanced by community collaboration and funding adjustments from the Port's Southern Waterfront Beautification Fund.

The East Bay Regional Park District acquired 190 acres for Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, to enhance green spaces in Concord without cost, as part of a 2019 environmental mitigation agreement.

Kuilei Cliffs volunteers say irrigation lines faltered late last month, leaving new plantings brown while the city and utilities weigh short‑term compromises and longer‑term fixes.

The South County Regional Park Pool in Punta Gorda will be closed on December 13 for a regional swim meet, resuming regular activities on December 14, 2025. Event spectating details are not provided.