Arlington dedicates Rotary Dream Park, a community-funded public space with interactive sculptures, celebrating the power of philanthropy in urban development.

Atlantic Beach is celebrating Arbor Day by giving away trees and promoting its heritage tree program. The event includes a tree giveaway and an official ceremony honoring tree preservation efforts.

Atlantic Beach has designated a new landmark "Ashby Park" at the corner of Dewees Avenue and Coquina Place, honoring the legacy of Eleanor and Garnett Ashby for their community contributions.

Mankato's park shelter reservations for 2025 open on January 3, allowing early bookings of amenities for outdoor events from mid-April to mid-October.

Wright County Parks & Recreation will host a free open house at the Robert Ney Nature Center on January 4 with activities and educational presentations.

Minnesotans can enjoy a unique sauna experience in Central Park from February 4-10, with limited availability for both individual and private group reservations.

Cincinnati Zoo's Happy ZOO Year event coincides with its PNC Festival of Lights on December 31. It offers activities, a DJ set, and an 8 p.m. countdown. The zoo will also host an adults-only After Glow event on January 10, 2025. Members get free access.

Dallas city park and recreation facilities will close early on New Year's Eve and remain closed on New Year's Day, with normal operations resuming on January 2nd.

The Suffolk County DA is investigating alleged abuse at Holtsville Ecology Site after a bear's death, amid claims of neglect and poor care at the refuge.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation launched the Greenway After Dark Series for adults to walk or run on selected greenways at night, promoting fitness and the enjoyment of nature after dark.

Volunteers from the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District in Oregon rescued an endangered Loggerhead sea turtle trapped on rocks, named "Shorty," amid challenging conditions.

The Max Starcke Park-East Trail in Seguin will be closed on Saturday morning until 2 PM for a running event, affecting outdoor activities like fishing and disc golf.

Maui's Hamakua Poko Kai Beach, known as "Bones Beach," is closed until January 31st for environmental and cultural assessments following erosion from high surf events. The County of Maui advises the public to stay away during this period.