The Cleveland Metroparks announced the return of the Touch-a-Truck and FallFest events, featuring family activities like vehicle exploration, crafts, and hayrides.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board closed several non-air-conditioned centers due to high temperatures, offering safety tips and keeping pools open until 9 pm.

The McRae Park wading pool in Minneapolis is closing on August 29 for the season due to electrical upgrades, with other wading pools available until September 2.

Nine orphaned coyotes rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society are released back into the wild after a careful program to minimize human imprinting.

Wright County Parks & Recreation has issued a swim advisory for Beebe Lake County Park due to high algae levels, advising against swimming until further notice.

The Red Snapper season in federal waters closes on September 6, but Texas state waters remain open for red snapper fishing up to nine nautical miles offshore.

Amanda Alms is the new senior center manager at Blaine's Mary Ann Young Center, bringing 25 years of experience to engage seniors in wellness programs.

Centennial Olympic Park's Fountain of Rings in Atlanta is closed for a $2.5 million upgrade, set to reopen in December with enhanced technology and features.

Webster Park opens new pickleball and basketball courts, funded by the city's Common Cent sales tax initiative, providing more recreational options for residents.

The Detroit Zoo invites the public to name a baby gorilla through a donation-based voting system until September 9th, benefiting gorilla conservation efforts.

Minneapolis Park Markets announces themed events including "K-Pop in the Sunset Market" and "PAWS in the Park" at The Commons Park this fall, offering a space for vendors to sell themed goods.

Fountain Park begins overseeding in October, transitioning from Bermudagrass to Ryegrass, requiring careful watering and temporarily altering irrigation schedules for several weeks.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is caring for 30 abandoned birds and is asking for public help in both identifying the individual responsible and in managing the care for these and other animals.