Seattle Parks and Recreation plans to expand off-leash dog areas, with two new ones and a third designed for future construction, based on community feedback.

Lakeview will pay $1 to acquire the former Kelsey Hospital site from Corewell Health, which will demolish the building and clear hazardous materials before the sale.

Detroit's A.B. Ford Park is closing for decontamination and renovation, including the removal of 251 trees and the addition of a new soil layer, with 600 new saplings planned for future growth.

Seattle seeks consultants for the South Park SR 99 corridor overhaul with a focus on community vision, mobility studies, and equity, providing a $1 million contract for a project starting April 2024.

The Oregon Zoo offers a week of discounted admissions at $12 online, featuring new attractions like tiger brothers and a rhino calf.

Seattle's Little Saigon is preparing to open a new park this summer on S. King Street with a variety of community spaces, despite construction challenges due to poor soil conditions. An art piece by Kalina Chung will be featured at the entrance.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking volunteers for the city's Juneteenth event at Bethune Park on June 15, with various roles available.

Palmdale unveils a new playground and fitness court at Desert Sands Park, featuring inclusive play areas for children and state-of-the-art equipment, funded by Measure AV.

UC Berkeley named a new male peregrine falcon Archie, following a public vote where the name won with 41%. The falcon is the companion to Annie, the campus's resident falcon. Archie honors Berkeley alum and WWII pilot Archie Williams.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance plans to bring giant pandas back to the zoo after signing a new conservation agreement with China Wildlife Conservation Association.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge expands by nearly 20 acres, enhancing conservation efforts, with the new land currently closed to the public.

Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages residents to care for local parks through proper trash disposal, staying on trails, leashing dogs outside off-leash areas, volunteering, and reporting maintenance issues.

Seattle plans to introduce Restricted Parking Zones (RPZs) near the future Judkins Park light rail station to prioritize resident parking over commuter parking, with a public survey seeking feedback on the proposal.