The recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing season on the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam has been extended until April 11, based on favorable catch estimates.

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife announces the opening of recreational shrimp fisheries beginning May 16, with rules for various marine areas.

A 20-year-old sea lion named Bud at the Miami Seaquarium died before a USDA-planned confiscation amid concerns for the animals' welfare and the facility's violations.

City Center Park's playground and spray pad will be closed for maintenance from April 11, with reopening dates to be announced later. Other park facilities remain open.

Disneyland is revising its Disability Access Service to prevent misuse, with changes effective June 18 at Disneyland and May 20 at Walt Disney World, aiming to preserve the service's integrity.

Seattle has released its 2024 summer camp brochure with a variety of options for children, including specialized camps and inclusive programs for youth with disabilities. Registration is now open.

LA Zoo's breeding season begins with five new California condor chicks hatching, signaling conservation progress.

Kennesaw announced a three-year naming rights deal with The Piedmont Bank for its new amphitheater in Depot Park, inciting debate on corporate sponsorship of public spaces.

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.