Tennessee State Parks launches a program introducing outdoor basics to beginners, starting September 7 with free sessions at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Barton Springs Pool in Austin is closed due to a leak from a deteriorating bypass pipe. Officials are working on repairs with no set timeline for reopening, affecting Labor Day weekend plans.

Hawaii conservationists deploy helicopters to distribute BTi bacterium, combatting mosquito-borne avian malaria and protecting native birds without harming other organisms.

Lancaster's Mariposa Park is reopening after a renovation with enhanced accessibility and features, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on September 4.

The Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve in Hawaii has reopened, with a warning to hikers to avoid the eroded Middle Ridge. Volunteers have been addressing the area's drainage and erosion issues.

San Onofre State Beach's lease has been renewed for 25 years, allowing public access to continue following a successful agreement between California State Parks and the U.S. Navy.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a kayaking session at Cleary Lake Regional Park on September 8 with safety tips and paddling techniques, suitable for ages 8 and up. Reservations required.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various positions, offering jobs that involve community engagement and range in pay from $15.57-$20 per hour.

San Antonio Zoo offers free September admission to frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, with ID, and 50% off for their guests.

Mesa celebrates the expansion of Red Mountain Park with new features and a community event filled with sports and activities. Mayor Giles emphasizes the park’s importance and its eco-friendly upgrades.

Sacramento City Council approved the Parks Plan 2040 to enhance and expand parks, focusing on underserved communities, with plans for 66 new parks and improved facilities.

Bloomington is renovating Tretbaugh and Bryant parks with new features, including Bloomington's first inclusive playground and a bike skills area, to be completed by fall 2025.

SAACS is seeking temporary foster parents for an influx of animals. The "Sit. Stay. Learn." series provides training and supplies to fosters, who must provide a nurturing temporary home until adoption.