Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood reopens on May 16, with some areas still under repair, including restrooms, the canoe/kayak launch, and part of the pier.

A Komodo dragon named Ophelia at the Memphis Zoo consumed a red Croc thrown by a visitor but is recovering after the zoo's team successfully removed the shoe.

Zoo Knoxville's new Rhino Reserve, featuring rhinos Mylo and Ranger, opens May 23. It focuses on conservation education and is part of the AZA Species Survival Plan.

Las Cruces Police and New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish host "Fish with a Cop" on June 7 at Young Park for all ages, providing equipment, food, and prizes.

Dallas opens a new skatepark at Bachman Lake this Saturday, led by Mayor Eric L. Johnson, with features for all skill levels and a $3.9 million budget from the 2017 bond program.

Dallas Park and Recreation Department confirms the grand opening of Bachman Lake Skatepark on May 17, offering a 45,600 square-foot area for skateboarding, scooters, rollerblades, and BMX.

Zygi Wilf's Garden Homes faces local opposition in New Jersey for a proposed 496-unit development on the Watchung Mountains, with concerns over potential increased flooding and environmental impact.

The city hosts a gardening swap today for the community to exchange gardening items without cash transactions.

Carrollton launches its first all-electric mowing crew for parks and facilities, aligning with its 2025 Sustainability Plan and utilizing electric trucks and mowers for emission-free maintenance.

Wisconsin DNR emphasizes the need for ATV and UTV riders to complete safety certification courses to prevent crashes and fatalities, noting 40 deaths last year from such incidents.

Shier Rings Park in Dublin is closing for renovations, including the repair of its pond's stone walls. The shared use path will remain open, with work expected to be completed by August.

The Wisconsin DNR highlights milkweed as a key plant for pollinators and monarch butterflies, with conservation efforts and advice for local planting.

Dallas offers a free jazz concert at Fretz Park with Len Barnett and the Modern Cajon Jazz Ensemble on June 12 as part of the Dallas Live in the Park Music Series.