Portland reports a 15% increase in street trees over the past decade, with most in good condition, expands its tree planting list with climate-adapted species, and provides public resources for tree data.

Cincinnati Zoo's Gorilla World welcomes a new baby gorilla born to first-time mother Gladys and silverback Mbeli. Both parents are navigating parenthood, with the public invited to suggest names for the newborn.

Mesquite opens a new playground at Parkwood Park, offering diverse play structures and leisure amenities emphasizing safety, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Scott County is hosting a Fall Hiking Club at Cleary Lake Regional Park from September 29 to October 27, offering guided outdoor experiences every Monday evening.

The Town of Oyster Bay named a park after Omer Neutra, a fallen soldier and Plainview native, featuring a basketball court honoring his love for the sport.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrated the birth of a rare Eastern black rhino calf ahead of World Rhino Day, reflecting a hopeful sign for the species' conservation.

Minneapolis residents are set to attend a second public hearing regarding the renaming of Marcy Park to Dinky Park on September 25 at the Park and Recreation Board HQ.

The El Paso Rhinos hockey team joins a conservation event at the El Paso Zoo on September 21 to raise awareness about endangered rhinos for World Rhino Day.

A bear that wandered near a Moab school and through yards was safely captured and released into the Abajo Mountains.

Codman Square Park in Dorchester was revitalized with a $1.1 million investment, featuring climate-resilient and accessibility upgrades and introducing a new sculpture reflecting cultural diversity. Mayor Michelle Wu inaugurated the renovated park.

Bays Mountain Park is starting water tank renovations on October 2 with completion expected by early December. Facilities like restrooms and water fountains will be unavailable; visitors should bring their own water or use provided alternatives.

Wailua Parks' tennis and pickleball courts are closing temporarily for maintenance, with painting and windscreens installation scheduled, subject to weather conditions.

Ohio's state parks were named the best in the nation, as announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz.