Raleigh has adopted a new parks plan after an 18-month process with community involvement, focusing on public health and environmental sustainability.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse in Oregon is set for exterior restoration in 2025, budgeted at $1.6 million, with touches like a new roof and paint. While closed from January to June, the park will remain open.

The City of Boulder has introduced a 3D art piece at Valmont City Park by artist Gregory Fields to educate visitors about rain gardens and local waterway health.

Baltimore County plans to revamp 33 playgrounds in 2025, investing $3 million for better equipment and facilities.

Colorado prepares for 2025 gray wolf releases with initiatives to reduce wildlife-livestock conflicts, including conflict minimization programs and the Colorado Range Rider training.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park in Raleigh is scheduled to open in Spring 2025, featuring an adventure playground, swing terrace, and water play area across 18.5 acres.

Blaine, Minnesota, announces its outdoor ice rinks will open on December 20, dependent on weather conditions, with safety measures for cold temperatures in place.

The fishing dock at F.J. Red Kane Park in Arlington is closed for repairs, with local officials promising swift work and updates for anglers and park-goers.

Oklahoma City's indoor recreation facilities are closing for annual maintenance and cleaning from Dec. 23, 2019, to Jan. 3, 2020, affecting centers like Will Rogers Senior Center and Macklanburg Community Center. Outdoor parks will remain open.

The Holiday Village at City Park moves indoors for a festive event on December 7th, offering holiday attractions, food trucks, an Artisans Market, and entertainment in a 19th-century Texas setting for a small entrance fee.

The article discusses the increasing presence of coyotes in Apple Valley's suburbs and offers advice from the DNR on how to coexist safely with the wildlife.

Clark County opens the Lt. Erik Lloyd Memorial Park with family-friendly festivities and tributes to the late police officer, featuring amenities like dog runs, pickleball courts, and a splash pad.

Crystal Mountain opened its 2024-25 winter sports season with 20 runs, thanks to both natural snow and extensive snowmaking. They plan to pause and then fully reopen with night skiing.