Minneapolis Parks offers a free training clinic for volleyball officials on October 9. Successful applicants, post background checks and registration, can earn $30 per game.

Graco Park, a new nine-acre green space, has opened in Northeast Minneapolis with restored natural areas, trails, and public art, thanks to support from Graco Inc. and environmental efforts by MWMO.

San Antonio's Woodlawn Lake Park received a $3.25 million federal grant for upgrades, including a splashpad and new trees, building on the city's existing investment.

The Joro spider, an East Asian species, has been sighted near Boston's Massachusetts State House, marking its most northern appearance yet. Experts say the large, colorful spider is harmless to humans.

Construction has begun on the next phase of the Mira Mesa Community Park overhaul in San Diego, with new amenities including an aquatic complex expected by summer 2026.

OKC Parks offers affordable Kidz Rock Fall Break camps for children aged 6-12, featuring arts, crafts, and sports, spread across various city locations for only $10.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation received a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior to transform the Puente Hills Landfill into a regional park.

Phoenix's Parks and Recreation Department launched a new 24/7 hotline for park-goers to report conduct issues, aiming to enhance safety and enjoyment in the city's parks.

The new Norman and Betty Camp Education Center is now open at Walnut Creek Wetland Park, offering educational resources, rental classrooms, and accessibility features.

Gaston County reports its fifth rabies case of 2024 after a dead raccoon tests positive for the virus. Officials emphasize pet vaccination importance.

Central Florida theme parks, including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND, announce closures and flexible policies in response to Hurricane Helene's approach.

Dearborn celebrates the opening of its first PEACE Park, transforming a parking lot into a green space with amenities and flood defense systems, part of a broader city revitalization project.

The City of Bloomington encourages residents to remove invasive buckthorn this fall, providing instructions, tools, and herbicides recommendations, with resources available on their website.