Mankato, Minnesota introduces new cornhole boards at Erlandson Park, part of a Parks Pilot Project designed to enhance outdoor areas and gather community feedback through Every Voice Mankato platform.

San Rafael plans a new park and transportation upgrades, allocating $500,000 for land at 620 Canal Street, with additional funding and collaboration from various partners.

Lewisville, TX celebrates the reopening of Wayne Frady Park with new playground and basketball courts on July 2, with a ceremony and family-friendly activities.

The East Bay Regional Park District issued a coyote advisory noting increased encounters during pup-rearing season, advising calm and alertness, and giving tips to safely coexist with coyotes.

Rouge Park in Detroit celebrates 100 years with a free three-day festival that includes live music, children’s activities, and a community resource fair. A ticketed event supports future park programs.

A free rain garden maintenance workshop is organized by Metro Blooms at Willow Park on July 17 to teach sustainable gardening and stormwater management.

CPW plans a meeting on July 9 in Colorado Springs to discuss wildlife management, focusing on the region's deer population, with both in-person and online participation options.

North Las Vegas celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with a series of community events including a pool party, movie night, and treasure hunt.

Osceola County unveils a new 1.5-mile segment of the Connector Trail, enhancing the local trail network for outdoor activities and community connectivity.

Will, a 22-year-old grizzly bear at the Oklahoma City Zoo, was euthanized due to health issues, including spinal disease.

Hawaiian crows, known as `alalā, are adapting well after being reintroduced to the wild, exhibiting natural behaviors and even nest building, which signals potential for the species' recovery.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams inaugurated the outdoor pool season, with new Gottesman Pool in Central Park among 64 others. The city now has 680 lifeguards and the "Learn to Swim" program is expanded.

Fayetteville's City Center Park is set to receive a playground refresh post-summer, with some structures closed due to safety concerns from wear and vandalism.