Explore Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park on May 21 for a family scavenger hunt with birdwatching, including spotting the rare purple martin, followed by bingo and prizes. No RSVP needed for this engaging outdoor activity.

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is enhancing urban parks with eco-friendly strategies, including bee protection, goat-involved landscaping, and solar-powered lights.

Gwinnett County has begun construction on a new community recreation center at Lenora Park, featuring a gym, community room, dance and art rooms, and a walking track. The $10 million project is funded by SPLOST and includes field enhancements.

Mayer State Park is undergoing a riverbank stabilization project with federal and local partners; the east riverbank is closed, but the park remains open for other activities.

Sibley Park Farm alpacas were sheared to prepare for summer, providing fleece for eco-friendly fabric production and inviting visitors to see their new looks.

Jacob's Well suspends 2024 summer swimming due to low water levels, though other activities remain open. This follows previous closures and concerns for the site's ecological and economic future.

Brooklyn Park calls for Grand Marshal nominations for the 2024 Tater Daze Parade and offers various community programs including park adoption, events for Older Americans Month, a walking challenge, summer camps with possible scholarships, and more.

Seattle Parks and Recreation will close several facilities on Memorial Day, including community centers, indoor pools, and the Amy Yee Tennis Center. Public parks, boat ramps, and golf courses will remain open.

The OPRD proposes to align Maupin City's boundary within the Deschutes Scenic Waterway rule to its actual limits, correcting a 1973 oversight, and seeks public input before the June Commission vote.

The 45th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia is set for May 5 with 40,000 runners expected, marking the race's return to full capacity post-pandemic.

A mechanical failure at Samish Hatchery in Washington resulted in the death of about 1 million young Chinook salmon after debris from a storm clogged water filtration systems.

Georgia lawmakers propose the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve to honor the Muscogee tribe's land, potentially creating the state's first national park.

Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks public feedback on possible changes to cougar hunting seasons and limits through June 21; a public hearing is set for June 21-22 in Vancouver.