San Francisco's renaming of the Upper Great Highway as a new oceanfront park moves forward with finalist names like Playland Parkway and Sunset Dunes, further highlighting tensions over the removal of vehicle access.

Seattle Parks and Recreation unveils a renovated play area at Salmon Bay Park with a "Woodland Explorer" theme, ADA accessibility, and a ribbon-cutting event scheduled for April 27.

Ohio's spring wildflower season is in full swing, with Southern Ohio seeing the peak of rare species and nature preserves showcasing a variety of blooms statewide.

Ohio expects the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas after a 17-year underground phase, as reported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.

Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host a Senior Fish-off for anglers 65+ on April 25 at Wally Toevs Pond, featuring prizes and a fish fry post-event.

University of Minnesota study finds that cougars in Yellowstone adapt to prey scarcity by hunting smaller animals, ensuring ecosystem stability by reducing competition with wolves and bears.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago celebrates the birth of endangered species including Humboldt penguin chicks and other animals, highlighting conservation efforts.

Milan Park in Detroit has undergone a $700K renovation with new playgrounds and sports fields, funded by the city and various organizations, and now features over 120 planted trees and upcoming sidewalk murals.

The NCDOT announced the 2024 Wildflower Awards, recognizing attractive wildflower beds along highways, supported by The Garden Club of North Carolina.

Hoboken bird advocates aim to build an artificial island for Common Terns to replace their deteriorating pier habitat, amidst fundraising and awareness efforts.

Prescribed burns are planned for Minneapolis parks this spring and fall to improve ecosystem health and control invasive species, dependent on weather and air quality conditions.

Phelps Recreation Center in Minneapolis to undergo construction starting April 7, 2025, with reduced hours and limited facility access until April 28.

Duluth's Parks and Recreation division canceled all city recreation activities due to bad weather, affecting ice skating, senior programs, and meal services.