The new Hazelwood Skate Park opened in Baltimore County, offering a modern venue for skateboarding with $1.3 million in funding from Maryland's infrastructure program.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a Family & Friends Archery series on October 19 and 26 at Cleary Lake Regional Park, for ages 7+, with equipment provided and group discounts available.

The article highlights the Schweinitz's sunflowers and their conservation at Cane Creek Park's Andre Michaux Prairie Restoration Site, emphasizing the park's varied amenities and the role of local agencies in protecting this threatened species.

The Waconia Rotary Club has donated $10,000 for new outdoor furniture at Paradise Commons in Lake Waconia Regional Park, enhancing the community space.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife TV series is entering its 40th season, featuring a wide variety of stories on Texas' outdoors, conservation efforts, and natural heritage. The Emmy-winning show reaches audiences across multiple platforms.

The Children’s Park in Downtown San Diego received the Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture at the Orchids & Onions Awards Gala, acknowledging its successful $9 million redevelopment.

Orlando introduces a new pocket park in Ivanhoe Village as part of an urban renewal project, featuring greenery, sculptural seating, and enhanced lighting for leisure use.

Holding Park Inclusive Playground in Wake Forest is closed for maintenance on October 7, reopening the next day.

Kaleidoscope Park in Frisco celebrates its grand opening with a weekend of events including yoga, music, a petting zoo, and a drone show. The park is a new cultural community space aiming to be a destination in North Texas.

Pasadena authorities guide residents on coexisting with local coyote populations, briefing on hazing techniques to maintain the animals' natural fear of humans and ensure peaceful cohabitation.

Howard County has launched the Tree Savers Program to combat invasive species, with initiatives led by County Executive Calvin Ball. This effort includes volunteer programs and a large-scale tree planting partnership with Maryland DNR.

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation won the District 6 Agency of the Year award for the fourth time, recognized for their outstanding community recreation and park services in Georgia.

Toxic algae blooms have been reported in several areas of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, prompting warnings against swimming and pet activities in the affected waters.