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One year after a $160M makeover, the Davis Center at Harlem Meer has drawn more than 170,000 visitors and reshaped Central Park’s north end.
Lakewood officials warned visitors after munitions debris was found on Green Mountain; the Army National Guard is conducting a phased response and visitors should "recognize, retreat and report."
A UC Irvine study finds parks in South L.A. can reach burn‑risk surface temperatures, prompting county leaders to push shade, trees and redesigns at Magic Johnson Park.
Sharp rusted holes and a broken railing have left parts of Mililani’s Makaʻunulau playground taped off while the city says it has no timeline for repairs.
A nearly $4M state grant will fund shade structures, trees, hydration stations and heat‑preparedness programs at three L.A. County parks after a resident survey.
Four adult leatherback sea turtles were fatally struck by boats in Palm Beach County, a loss conservationists say could dent recovery efforts for the endangered species.
Rep. Doris Matsui won $3.15M in federal planning funds to advance a proposed 4‑acre deck park over I‑5 that aims to stitch downtown back to the riverfront.
Allen is spending more than $8M to upgrade playgrounds citywide, from a $5M Celebration Park overhaul to neighborhood play‑lot replacements already under way.
A pump failure left a stretch of the Delaware Canal near New Hope dry, killing hundreds of fish and filling the towpath with flies and a foul smell. Officials and local advocates are weighing repairs and backup pumping plans.
Phoenix Zoo warns Organ Pipe and Pajarito border-wall projects threaten Quitobaquito’s pupfish, a unique springsnail and the Sonoyta mud turtle, and could sever wildlife corridors.
A donated play structure and a quick city installation should return a playground to Fanuel Street Park by Memorial Day as larger Mission Bay upgrades continue.
Kaiwi, a returning Hawaiian monk seal, gave birth at Kaimana Beach and officials have roped off the area while the pup nurses. Responders urge everyone to keep a wide berth.
A mountain lion dove beneath a parked car in Escondido Monday as police and wildlife crews converged. Neighbors were warned to avoid the 700 block of N. Grape St.
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