A Waialua woman says a bag of Sta‑Green soil bought at Waipahu Lowe's contained about 60 coconut rhinoceros beetle larvae. Officials urge shoppers to inspect bagged soil and report suspected pests.

A missed paperwork deadline cost Jacksonville a $1M state grant for James Weldon Johnson Park; the city already spent that money on early design and monument work.

Federal data show Ohio's outdoor‑recreation sector topped $20 billion in 2024, supporting roughly 153,000 jobs and prompting new parks and trail investments.

State agriculture officials warn Merrie Monarch visitors not to move ʻōhiʻa off Hawaiʻi Island as rapid ʻōhiʻa death continues; airport checks and hoʻihoʻi baskets will be available.

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.