Cleary Lake Regional Park in Minnesota is hosting a Luminary Labyrinth on December 19 for a peaceful, illuminated evening walk, with refreshments and a bonfire. Attendance is free, but children under 11 require adult supervision.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approved the Midtown Greenway Regional Trail Plan, detailing policy and design for adjacent parkland and future funding for trail enhancements.

Jesús Aguirre was appointed as Austin's Parks and Recreation Department Director, bringing over two decades of public service experience, including leadership roles in Seattle and Washington, D.C.'s parks systems.

The City of St. Louis Park shared a heartwarming story of Jonathan and his daughter Sarah enjoying nature together with the help of an all-terrain wheelchair at Westwood Hills Nature Center.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that holiday decorations can entangle deer, urging residents to clean up and modify yard items to prevent wildlife distress.

The Cincinnati Zoo's PNC Festival of Lights won USA Today's "10 Best Zoo Lights" for the seventh year, featuring five million LEDs and new animal lanterns.

Kent County Commissioners approved John Ball Zoo's 10-year master plan amid residents' concerns over loss of green space and increased parking. The plan passed with measures to preserve natural areas but community opposition persists.

Metzler Park serves as a tranquil retreat for both visitors and camp hosts, offering a serene environment and a community-oriented lifestyle as detailed by a camp host named Leanne.

Obi, the first giraffe born at El Paso Zoo, is moving to Dallas Zoo as part of a conservation plan. His departure marks a successful breeding effort under the Species Survival Plan.

The Cincinnati Zoo introduced two new cheetah cubs, Zola and Lulu, as part of their Cat Ambassador Program to raise awareness for cheetah conservation.

Charlotte County's Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center is extending its hours starting December 9, 2024. The gym remains closed for repairs, but other facilities are available.

Sacramento's YPCE is seeking community input on the design for Sutter’s Landing Regional Park during a meeting on December 12 at the Clunie Community Center Auditorium.

Fair Park First is restructuring its capital project funding for a community park after financial missteps, partnering with the Dallas Foundation for better financial oversight.