The City of Kirkland is opening a temporary recreational area with gardens, skate tracks, a bike garden, and pickleball courts at the former Houghton Park and Ride on August 8.

Indiana Dunes National Park's Portage Lakefront will close daily at 9 p.m. due to vandalism and illegal fires. New hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., starting August 2.

The Schertz Parks & Recreation Department releases their FUN Guide, detailing upcoming events, programs, and park developments for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025.

Bloomington residents are invited to share their ideas for Moir Park's future at a city event on August 7, aimed at involving the community in the park's redevelopment.

Hillsborough County celebrates Water Quality Month, ensuring safe, reliable tap water, with a focus on thorough testing and proactive water resource management.

Nearly two dozen sea lions have been rescued on the shores of Ventura and Santa Barbara, suffering from poisoning by a neurotoxin caused by an algal bloom.

The Brooklyn Park EDA is seeking public input on the 610 Corridor's urban development project, with a Request for Qualifications open for community feedback to shape the area's future.

The San Diego Zoo will introduce two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, to the public on August 8 and suggests various transportation options to visit them.

Brooklyn Park offers a summer full of diverse activities, including free food events, music festivals, youth wellness programs, sports camps, and more, aiming to promote health, skill development, and community engagement.

Four rehabilitated sea lions were released back into the ocean in Redondo Beach, after recovering from injuries and malnourishment at the Marine Mammal Care Center.

Maxwell Farms Regional Park's first renovation phase is complete, featuring new sports fields, expanded parking, disability access, and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

A video captured an alligator body surfing near Galveston's Pirates Beach, with experts stating such saltwater visits by alligators are normal, often for parasite removal.

Five Minneapolis beaches are closed due to high E. coli levels; however, other beaches remain open with safe water conditions. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) advises caution and provides resources on water quality.