Federal and city funding cleared the way for the Lower Reach work: dams will be removed, boulders placed and Ah‑Nab‑Awen Park used as a staging area during roughly two years of construction.

Dallas adopted a consolidated master plan for White Rock Lake on March 25, setting priorities for trails, wildlife protections and a phased dredging program.

A nearly 300‑acre tract in southwest Dallas will be preserved as Big Cedar Wilderness Park; community input will shape trails and amenities.

Councilors and residents say a state-backed water program tied to the LEAP district could put Eagle Creek Park at risk, citing treated wastewater plans and transparency gaps. They want stronger guarantees before Indianapolis stays involved.

Federal land managers approved a plan to shrink Lake Pleasant’s wild burro herd from about 2,300 to roughly 140–250, citing safety and ecological concerns. Local rescuers want different tools.

Ten years into NPP20, Minneapolis reports 46 parks completed and flagship projects like North Commons are under construction as the city pushes to close equity gaps.

South San Francisco is moving ahead on restroom upgrades at Orange Memorial Park while construction continues on a $49M aquatic center. The short-term fixes aim to improve maintenance before spring events.

A $51.6 million gift from Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla will fund a new Arabian leopard habitat at the National Zoo, with construction slated for late summer 2026 and an opening targeted for 2029.

A portion of Summerlin’s planned 90-acre Grand Park opened last Thursday, adding sports fields, courts and a splash pad to Grand Park Village. The new section is already being used for youth sports and family outings.

Parents and coaches say Sacramento parks are inconsistently maintained, with bumpy fields and too few public restrooms forcing volunteers to fill gaps. The city’s Parks Plan 2040 points to a large maintenance backlog.

Pyrite Campground opens June 12 as the state park system’s first OHV‑focused campground, offering 24 electric pull‑through sites, showers and an ATV wash station. Reservations are open now.

A home security camera in Admiral recorded two coyotes trotting across a front yard early Friday; wildlife officials urge pet precautions and reporting.

Passengers on a Madeira Beach charter watched a roughly 10‑foot great white cruise near Shell Key for about 15 minutes before heading south. The company says it will share footage with researchers.