Central Park unveils the new Davis Center at Harlem Meer, replacing Lasker Rink and Pool, offering diverse outdoor activities, a swimming pool, and an ice-skating rink to New Yorkers.

Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside in Maui is closing on April 21 for renovations until May 12, 2025. Upgrades include restroom fixes and painting. Visitors are advised to avoid the area.

Trinity Park in Fort Worth has partial closures for Mayfest setup, but the north end and a detour are open. Mayfest will reopen Dream Park and contribute to community projects.

The MPRB has removed Henry Sibley's name from a park, temporarily renaming it 40th Street Park, with a permanent name to be decided after more inclusive community consultation.

Minneapolis resumes St. Anthony Parkway resurfacing in May with a month-long closure from Hayes Street NE to Johnson Street NE. A community meeting is scheduled.

North Las Vegas has been recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry and meeting the required tree care standards.

The Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a red river hog piglet named Chive, born unexpectedly to mother Tater. Initially found weak, Chive is recovering and being hand-reared to become an ambassador for wildlife conservation.

Brood XIV cicadas are set to emerge in Massachusetts after 17 years underground, with their loud buzzing and benign nature toward trees and humans. Specialists discuss potential climate change impacts on their cycles.

An entangled gray whale was freed by a specialized team after being trapped by a gillnet off California's coast.

The 32nd annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC, features over 170 local artists, kids' activities, live entertainment, and eco-friendly transportation options.

San Jose's Columbus Park is slated for a $24 million renovation to add soccer fields, courts, and a playground, while moving the homeless who currently occupy the park, eliciting varied reactions.

The Hawaii DLNR stated that new Commercial Use Permits for ocean activities are on hold due to a court order pending environmental review, impacting current and future permittees.

Planning firm Sasaki is set to lead the creation of a new 155-acre park at the former Park Hill Golf Course in Denver, involving community input for its development.