The Denton Fire Department and UNT will conduct a controlled burn at Discovery Park to train firefighters and enrich the soil for ecological research.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner inaugurates improvements at Evella Park, including a new basketball court and enhanced features funded partly by the Cheniere Foundation; part of the city-wide Love Our Parks initiative.

Brooklyn Park in New York is offering a range of recreational events, including outdoor snowshoeing, indoor ice skating lessons, adaptive fitness and art classes, a blood drive, swimming lessons, employment mentorship, and pickleball.

The Mast Park Disc Golf Course in Santee will be closed on January 6-7 for the "2024 Dog Haus Open" Tournament, with sign-ups available on Disc Golf Scene's website.

The Santa Clarita Skate Park will close at 5 p.m. daily for a week starting Dec. 27 due to lighting maintenance, as announced by the City of Santa Clarita on Facebook.

The article outlines plants that thrived in San Antonio's extreme weather in 2023 and suggests options for resilient gardens in 2024, including zinnias, rosemary, and native species like Bluebonnets.

BARC in Houston is launching a Tiered Volunteer Program, inviting locals to participate in various levels of animal care and shelter support starting in 2024.

SeaWorld San Diego partnered with the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl to give the first 10,000 fans free park tickets, enhancing the event's fan experience and promoting tourism.

The endangered California Freshwater Shrimp has been spotted further up Olema Creek by the Point Reyes Fisheries Team, indicating a positive trend in their conservation.

Long Beach's Lincoln Park offers free group activities including walking, fitness classes, and dance from January 2, 2024, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The Anoka County Parks Department received an award for its AR trail app, “Tracks,” which enhances the outdoor experience at Bunker Hills Regional Park by adding virtual wildlife and historical elements.

Several pets were reported lost and brought to a Napa County shelter between Dec 21-26, including cats, dogs, and rabbits, with the shelter seeking to reunite them with their owners.

Chicago's tree planting initiative sparks critique from TreeKeepers who say the city's efforts fall short due to insufficient aftercare for the new saplings.