Raleigh Advances Nash Square Planning, but Design and Cost Remain Open
A Sept. 8 Raleigh City Council review moved Nash Square’s public-realm plan forward, while the final design, construction budget and schedule remain undecided.
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Red Bank approves 2026 budget with 8% municipal taxpayer increase and infrastructure bonds
Red Bank Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget in May, raising the municipal portion of taxpayer payments by 8% and authorizing bonds for roads, parks and water work.
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Interior announces more than $461 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation nationwide
The Land and Water Conservation Fund distribution includes more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants for projects across all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
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Interior Announces More Than $461 Million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
The Interior Department announced more than $461 million in grants for parks, trails, playgrounds and open-space projects nationwide.
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Newark Begins North Ward Park Improvements After Six Years of Preparation
Construction has begun on a long-prepared Newark North Ward park project, moving the public-space investment from planning into its next phase.
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Austin Council Advances $295 Million Parks and Libraries Bond
Austin City Council advanced a proposed $295 million parks and libraries bond for voter consideration on the potential November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Margate land-use amendment heads to Aug. 20 Broward hearing
A proposed Margate land-use amendment would shift 148.7729 acres from commercial recreation to residential, commercial and park uses before a county hearing.
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Cary park closure remains scheduled through August 7 for repaving
Marla Dorrel Park and Kids Together Playground remain closed through August 7, 2026, for repaving. Hinshaw Greenway remains open, and Cary points residents to other parks during the shutdown.
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Most McCollum Park Improvements Open After Reported $2 Million Renovation
Most renovated McCollum Park amenities are open in Downers Grove after the August 3 grand opening, but the horseshoe courts remain temporarily closed.
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Gainesville’s Bivens Arm Nature Park remains closed during marsh restoration
Bivens Arm Nature Park closed July 6 for marsh restoration and boardwalk replacement. Gainesville anticipates reopening the 81-acre park in April 2027, but the schedule is not guaranteed.
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Corona approves revised Skyline Heights plan with 144 residential lots
Corona approved a revised Skyline Heights plan west of Foothill Parkway and north of Skyline Drive, reducing the earlier project by 16 dwelling units and designating 11.42 acres for parks, trails and trailheads.
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Yonkers Approves Pelton Park Renovation Contract and Other City Agreements
Yonkers approved a $678,480 Pelton Park renovation contract along with Ashburton Parkadrome repairs, tree planting, police traffic-data software and bilingual housing counseling.
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Newark Greenway Work Moves Into Planting Phase as State Seeks Public Name for New Park
Planting and soil-protection work is advancing on Newark’s nearly one-mile greenway segment, but the corridor remains closed and targeted to open in 2027.
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Wylie council prepares proposed $100.5 million bond package for November voters
Wylie leaders have agreed on a proposed four-part, $100.5 million bond package, but the November election has not been formally ordered and August action is still required.
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Mobile seeks engineering firm for McNally Park marine improvements
The City of Mobile is seeking engineering and design qualifications for McNally Park waterfront improvements. Responses are due by noon CST on Aug. 7, while a possible fishing pier remains conceptual.
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Edina council to consider proposed park permit and conduct rules Aug. 5
Edina City Council is scheduled to consider Ordinance 2026-12 on Aug. 5, a proposed Chapter 24 amendment covering larger gatherings, park facilities, organized activities, sales and overnight vehicles.
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Grand Rapids river restoration work is underway downtown
Construction began July 1 in Grand Rapids’ lower Grand River reach, closing Ah-Nab-Awen Park while crews remove four dams through 2027.
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Vacaville Cherry Fire temporarily closed parks, restricted I-80 lanes
The July 23 Cherry Fire near Peña Adobe Park temporarily closed two Vacaville parks and restricted two eastbound I-80 lanes during the response.
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King County authorizes Clark Lake parcel sale to Kent
Kent, WA — King County authorized the sale of a Clark Lake parcel to Kent for $114,350, resolving a decades-old agreement tied to park land.
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Fort De Soto repairs will limit some St. Petersburg-area access through 2028
Fort De Soto remains open to St. Petersburg-area visitors, but one boat-ramp dock and some park areas remain limited as storm repairs run into 2028.
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SouthPark’s Symphony Park renovation: start mid-fall 2026, reopen 2027
SouthPark families are planning an extended closure: renovations are expected to start mid-fall 2026 and reopen mid-fall 2027 after permitting and soil testing.
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Tipp City July 4 event at Kyle Park includes food trucks, music, fireworks
Kyle Park’s July 4 event starts with food trucks at 5:30 p.m., live music at 6, fireworks at 10, and a Sunday rain date in Tipp City, OH.