Las Cruces Summer Recreation Program registration opens May 5, with lottery application ending May 16 or when full. Program from June 3 to July 18, for K-5th graders. In-person sign-up available; no phone registration. Fee is $40 if selected.

Ed Benedict Park in East Portland has opened its renovated playground with new equipment and stormwater drainage, catering to kids of varied ages and improving accessibility.

Governor Mike DeWine initiated Ohio State Parks Week with free admission, as ODNR hosts various outdoor activities and opens the Eco-Discovery Center at Salt Fork State Park on Earth Day.