Gabrielle “Gabby” Vera has been appointed as the new Parks and Recreation Director for Lake Havasu City, bringing 15 years of experience from her previous role in Maricopa County.

Disneyland offers a special $69 ticket deal for Anaheim residents to celebrate its 69th birthday, valid for select dates between August and September.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's intense negotiations with Local 363 continue, as the Board urges the union to put their latest proposal to a vote after several counteroffers and mediation attempts fail to resolve their labor dispute.

Arlington is hosting its third annual Moth Night at Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve on July 24, celebrating National Moth Week and the important role of moths in the ecosystem.

Dollywood in Tennessee closed due to a water main break with maintenance underway. The incident only affected the theme park, not the adjacent water park or resort.

Dallas Park and Recreation is developing a new park and multipurpose center in the Forest-Audelia area and is seeking community feedback on its amenities through an online survey.

The Brookdale Dog Park remains open despite the adjacent parking lot's repaving on July 17. Visitors should use alternative parking and access the park via the trailhead at the main lot. Repaving is expected to last one day.

A Texas family creatively used a grilled tortilla to warm an abandoned baby hawk, nicknamed Taquito, who was mistaken for a barn owl, before wildlife experts took over its care.

Bethel Park acknowledges two families, the Clarks and Robert Snyder, for their outstanding landscaping efforts in front and back yards, reflecting the community's pride and spirit.

Registration for the Tot Time program in Surprise starts on August 5 for residents and August 12 for non-residents, offering educational activities for 3- to 5-year-olds.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps introduces environmental and dietary enrichment initiatives to improve the well-being of their sharks and rays by simulating natural habitats and behaviors.

Law enforcement in Parkland had an early chase wrangling an escaped wallaby. The wallaby, from Debbie Dolittle's Petting Zoo, evaded capture but was safely returned with no injuries reported.

Chicago denied permits for an ALS research fundraising swim in the Chicago River due to safety concerns, suggesting an alternative route. The event by A Long Swim was to highlight river cleanliness and support youth swimming.