El Paso broke ground on a $15M Phase II expansion at The Beast Urban Park, adding fields, courts and event amenities across roughly 650,000 square feet.

A new fleet of electric "track chairs" is rolling into Indiana State Parks, funded by Lilly Endowment money and available free for visitors who need off‑road access. Park staff say the chairs will open trails and beaches that were previously hard to reach.

A black bear was filmed on a Waltham home's Ring camera standing on a deck. State wildlife officials advise removing bird feeders and securing trash as bears emerge from dens.

West Sacramento will vote on a $63 million overhaul of Bryte Park that would add an aquatics center, new fields and a small amphitheater. If approved, the park could close for up to two years while crews build the upgrades.

Henderson's City Council approved a 10-year parks master plan Tuesday — a blueprint with 100+ action items that now ties into a June ballot on renewing parks funding.

A $5.5M state grant funds planning for two SR‑62 overpasses near Joshua Tree to reconnect habitat and protect isolated mountain lion groups.

After six rescues in 24 hours, Phoenix Fire says the calls look like a pattern and offers practical, field-tested tips for hikers. Hydration, early starts and checking trail closures are key.

A 40,000‑sq‑ft, mass‑timber recreation center is planned for Walter Gladwin Park, aiming to close a neighborhood “recreation desert” and serve tens of thousands nearby. The city has posted procurement notices as designers finalize plans.

The Delmarva Discovery Museum will close March 20 after a last-ditch fundraising push fell short. Staff are coordinating rehoming for resident otters Mac and Tuck.

Alligator sightings are rising across Central Florida as mating season approaches. Officials urge keeping distance, securing pets and reporting threatening animals to FWC.

BEA data show Texas' outdoor recreation economy generated $59.4B in 2024, led by boating, RVing and tourism. The totals underline parks, marinas and campgrounds as economic drivers.

A coordinated series of land transfers would add roughly 934 acres to five California state parks, including a 132‑acre oceanfront gift at Pigeon Point.

A ceremonial groundbreaking on March 17 kicked off an $11M renovation at Hoover Park, bringing a splash pad, new courts and upgraded play areas to the neighborhood.