Busch Gardens Tampa Bay mourns the death of Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, after his health rapidly declined despite intensive care. This is the second gorilla loss for the park recently.

St. Paul Parks celebrated the groundbreaking of Victoria Park's new multi-sport turf field, funded by the Common Cent sales tax, symbolizing community investment in recreational infrastructure.

The Memphis Zoo has announced the loss of its beloved 15-year-old wolf Meeka due to health issues, marking the end of an era for the zoo's original wolf pack.

Minneapolis offers outdoor play groups in parks for kids to engage with nature and socialize, with options for structured sessions or spontaneous drop-in activities.

Tennessee State Parks launches a program introducing outdoor basics to beginners, starting September 7 with free sessions at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Barton Springs Pool in Austin is closed due to a leak from a deteriorating bypass pipe. Officials are working on repairs with no set timeline for reopening, affecting Labor Day weekend plans.

Hawaii conservationists deploy helicopters to distribute BTi bacterium, combatting mosquito-borne avian malaria and protecting native birds without harming other organisms.

Lancaster's Mariposa Park is reopening after a renovation with enhanced accessibility and features, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on September 4.

The Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve in Hawaii has reopened, with a warning to hikers to avoid the eroded Middle Ridge. Volunteers have been addressing the area's drainage and erosion issues.

San Onofre State Beach's lease has been renewed for 25 years, allowing public access to continue following a successful agreement between California State Parks and the U.S. Navy.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a kayaking session at Cleary Lake Regional Park on September 8 with safety tips and paddling techniques, suitable for ages 8 and up. Reservations required.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various positions, offering jobs that involve community engagement and range in pay from $15.57-$20 per hour.

San Antonio Zoo offers free September admission to frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, with ID, and 50% off for their guests.