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.

Federal and local plans call for more than 1,500 acres of thinning, trail rebuilds and trailhead fixes in Frisco’s ‘Backyard’ to lower wildfire risk and manage heavy use.

At least one hiker was airlifted after falling rocks struck near Switzer Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Crews from county fire and volunteer teams responded; details remain limited.

A Colorado student unpacked a venomous slender hognosed pit viper from a suitcase after a Costa Rica trip; the Denver Zoo has quarantined the juvenile while officials evaluate options.

The West 133rd Street playground in St. Nicholas Park was named one of ten sites to share in a $50M Community Parks Initiative investment. The rebuild will follow community design and is expected to take a few years.