Philadelphia Zoo animals were largely unfazed by a solar eclipse, while zoo visitors engaged in citizen science projects to observe any behavioral changes.

Seattle Parks & Recreation partners with Oshun Swim School to offer inclusive swimming opportunities for the BIPOC + Allies community, focusing on a trauma-informed, culturally centered approach.

Seattle's April Pools Day offers free water safety activities on April 20, at local swimming pools, teaching lifejacket use and rescue techniques.

Washington County announces a Spring Market at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park on April 13th, featuring handcrafted goods, food trucks, and family activities.

Mesa begins registration for its Parks and Recreation summer programs, including new adult sports, varied youth activities, inclusive adaptive recreation, and aquatic offerings, detailed in their PLAYBOOK Magazine.

Smoke from a controlled burn on Angel Island is managed by fire officials, with Bay Area residents advised to monitor air quality and limit exposure if sensitive.

Sandy, Oregon, is set to revamp its skatepark, aiming to create a modern facility enticing skaters from around the region, with extensive design plans suggesting a significant improvement over the outdated current park.

Crystal Lake Recreation Area is closing from April 9-14 for a pesticide spray to combat destructive Western pine beetles, affecting trees like ponderosa and Coulter pines.

Austin's newest Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park is set to open on April 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering green space and recreation facilities to the local community.

Commissioner Dan Ryan announces $1 million funding from SDC for Berrydale Park improvements, totaling $4 million for renovation including a new playground and skatepark, with construction expected to begin in fall and completion by 2025.

Ellis County, Texas, prepares for a total solar eclipse with safety guidelines and preparations, highlighted in a Facebook post from the local Sheriff's Office.

Chanhassen, Minnesota, is promoting native landscaping among residents through social media guidance to encourage eco-friendly gardening and support local ecosystems.

Carrollton seeks community input on its Parks Master Plan, holding public forums for feedback on local outdoor spaces.