Oklahoma City Council has approved $4.75 million for renovations at Wiley Post Park that includes a USS Oklahoma City submarine monument, with construction starting in 2025.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball endorses a report outlining future agricultural initiatives for West Friendship Park, focusing on education, support, and recreation.

Gilbert Regional Park will be closed for the Sound Bites Music & Food Festival on October 12, 2024, from 5 AM to 10 PM. Only card payments are accepted at the event, and tailgating is not allowed. The park reopens on October 13 at 5:30 AM.

Mesa Parks and Recreation Department opens registration for winter 2024-2025 activities, including new and traditional sports and crafts, with discounts and accessibility considered.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers before and after-school childcare programs in various parks, providing crucial support for families and activities for children.

A woman faces a raccoon infestation at her Poulsbo home after feeding them for 35 years, forcing her to seek help as they demand food and block her entry.

Honolulu officials are removing palm trees in Oahu parks due to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestations, and surveying affected areas for further action to protect the landscape.

Las Cruces is hiring three full-time park rangers to maintain safety and enhance visitor experiences at city parks, with applications due by November 4, 2024.

A 74-year-old man in Lake City, Colorado, was attacked by a black bear and her cubs in his home but managed to fend them off with a chair. The bears were euthanized by wildlife officials afterwards.

Oklahoma City announces a Halloween event, "Halloween Harvest," and other fall activities, including a nature hike, arts, and sports, across various locations for all ages.

Allegheny County breaks ground on a new ADA-compliant pedestrian trail at Settlers Cabin Park, promising safer and more accessible pathways for visitors.

The Louisiana State Museum will host "Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog," an exhibition of George Rodrigue's early works, from November 22, 2024, at the Cabildo in New Orleans.

A new butterfly habitat at a local mansion aims to conserve endangered Monarch butterflies by planting native species like Milkweed. Volunteers are invited to help maintain the garden.