Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie is nominated for Best Indoor Water Park in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, seeking community support to win.

Sweetwater Park opens in Chula Vista, featuring nature playgrounds, walkways, and ecological considerations, as part of a larger bayfront redevelopment.

San Francisco's Fulton Plaza will soon feature SPECTRA, an LED public art piece, aimed at enhancing the city's cultural vitality and developed in collaboration with arts nonprofit Illuminate and SF Rec & Park.

Duluth announces the 42nd annual Music in the Park series, featuring free Tuesday night concerts, diverse musical acts, and community partnership with Chester Bowl and local radio stations.

Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park is hosting "The Fungus Among Us – Spring Edition," an educational course on lichens and fungi for beginners, delivering an in-depth exploration of their biology and ecology on May 17.

Lāna'i celebrated the opening of a new skatepark and youth center, emphasizing community spirit and future success for youth.

The article discusses Spigelia marilandica, a resilient perennial with red and yellow flowers, highlighting its adaptability and popularity, despite a potentially misleading common name.

Big Bear's eagle chicks, offspring of Jackie and Shadow, have been named Sunny and Gizmo after a vote involving elementary school students and 54,000 suggestions.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is launching "Ice Age: Frozen in Time," a new exhibit with animated prehistoric animals, from April 14 to September 1, 2025.

A teenage girl recovering after a rare sea lion attack during a lifeguard tryout in Long Beach suffered multiple bites. The incident sparked concerns about the animal's health and environmental factors influencing its behavior.

Arlington Parks & Recreation hosts a variety of spring events, including a pool open house, campout, car show with dogs, Easter activities, and a relaxation event with root beer floats.

St. Johns County initiates beach tilling to aid sea turtle nesting, affecting beach access temporarily but enhancing conditions for the endangered species' survival.

The Tennessee Valley Fair faces uncertainties about its future at Chilhowee Park as lease renegotiations loom and space constraints arise due to local development.