Geyer Commons, Mansfield's new downtown park, opens with a three-day celebration featuring a cottage vendor market, splash pad, music and family programming.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a newborn saki monkey on January 19, the fifth child of the primate pair Lopez and Luis.

The DLNR in Hawaii is offering a bounty to encourage deer population control in Maui Nui, with a reward system payable to landowners actively culling deer to protect local ecosystems.

Yuba City plans to apply for up to $8.5M in state funds to build a 24-acre regional sports complex combining the old K-Mart site with Sam Brannan Park.

Raleigh invites citizens to discuss Neuse River Park's potential PARTF grant-funded enhancements in a virtual session.

Delaware, Ohio's Falconry Pop Up Program featured red-tailed hawks and handlers, drawing an eager crowd for an educational experience despite cold weather.

Arlington's O.S. Gray Natural Area hosts a free stargazing event on February 7 with hot chocolate and telescopes.

Fort Worth's Park & Recreation department received a $1.5 million grant for Oak Grove Community Park, totaling $6.5 million for development including pavilions, playgrounds, and trails.

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is hosting a Valentine's Dance on February 13 at Ben Robertson Community Center, featuring dining, dancing, a DJ, and a pre-purchase ticket system.

Florida investigates 101 vulture deaths at Blue Spring State Park; avian flu concerns prompt park closures and testing, with similar bird fatalities at Orlando's Lake Eola.

Frisco will break ground the week of April 13 on the long‑planned Grand Park, but cleanup of the former Exide battery‑recycling site and funding gaps mean the park will open in stages. Big Bluestem Trail is open today as remediation continues.

Dallas City Council approves $8 million for the completion of Halperin Park Plaza, a five-acre urban park over IH-35 East, adjacent to the Dallas Zoo.

Death Valley National Park seeks public help to find individuals behind illegal off-roading, damaging rare desert plants and ecosystems. A white 2021 Toyota Tacoma is suspected; tips are encouraged.