Studio City hikers face a new Wilacre parking fee after MRCA ends free-parking subsidy
Wilacre Park in Studio City started charging for parking again on May 20 after MRCA said county budget cuts ended the subsidy that kept it free.
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Wakefield residents should avoid Worden Pond after new algae advisory
Wakefield-area readers should avoid Worden Pond in South Kingstown: RIDOH and DEM say the harmful algae advisory remains in effect until further notice.
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Wilacre trailhead parking fee returns in Studio City
Studio City CA – Wilacre Park’s trailhead parking fee is back as of May 20, adding a small cost for hikers, dog walkers and short visits.
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San Antonio weighs first property-tax hike in 33 years as FY2027 budget unfolds
San Antonio’s FY2027 budget is underway, and leaders are weighing a tax-rate hike, spending cuts, or both before June and August deadlines.
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Buffalo Harbor State Park sprayground opens for summer use on the Outer Harbor
Buffalo NY – The new Buffalo Harbor State Park sprayground is open daily for summer, adding free waterfront play space for families on the Outer Harbor.
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Stillwater park review could lead to land sales and park upgrades
Stillwater parks staff are reviewing how park land is used and may recommend selling underused property, with proceeds going to upgrades and upkeep.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Woodland’s new bike loop is complete, and the city is pushing active travel
Woodland says its new bike loop is complete and signed, and the city marked the opening with a free community ride at Rick Gonzales Sr. Park.
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Provo weighs permanent protection for Slate Canyon land ahead of June 13 open house
Provo is advancing a conservation easement for land near Slate Canyon, with a June 13 open house and more council steps still ahead.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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Frisco breaks ground on Grand Park’s first phase near Cotton Gin Road
Frisco has started construction on Grand Park’s first phase after an April 27 groundbreaking, with work focused near Cotton Gin Road and the DNT.
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Knoxville’s proposed 2026-27 budget keeps tax rate unchanged
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed 2026-27 budget is balanced at $499 million net, keeps the tax rate unchanged, and heads to council April 28.
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Fort Worth’s $845 million bond is on the ballot now: what early voters should know before May 2
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on a six-proposition, $845 million bond package that would fund streets, parks, libraries, housing support and more.
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Portland budget proposal keeps fire and police levels steady, but adds fees and trims services
Portland OR – Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget protects fire and police staffing, while cutting some parks and homeless-services spending and leaning on new transportation fees.
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Detroit’s former Rogell Golf Course is moving again: a 98-acre nature park is under construction, and zoning changes could shape what gets built on the rest
Detroit MI – Park construction has started at the former Rogell Golf Course, while planning and rezoning steps continue for the Seven Mile frontage.
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Cape Coral’s Jaycee Park is days from reopening, and the next question is how it will operate
Cape Coral FL – Jaycee Park is slated to reopen April 30, with a ribbon cutting May 8, as final work wraps up and concession plans remain unsettled.
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Miami is revisiting its developer-fee trust fund — and that could affect housing and parks spending
Miami FL – The city is updating the fee program that feeds its Public Benefits Trust Fund, a policy that could influence housing, parks, and green-building spending.
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Cape Coral’s Jaycee Park is reopening April 30 — what residents will find and what comes next
Cape Coral FL – Jaycee Park reopens April 30 after a major rebuild, with a May 8 ribbon cutting and a few unanswered questions about food and drink service.
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Austin plans a revised homeless encampment cleanup model for May — here’s what could change
Austin TX – The city says a revised encampment cleanup-and-outreach model is coming, with more coordinated responses and a May 5 council work session ahead.
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Phoenix is rewriting its parks medical-outreach rules before a May vote
Phoenix AZ – The city delayed a December parks ordinance and now has a revised permit-based draft on medical treatment and food distribution ahead of a May 6 vote.
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Thunderbird Conservation Park access is changing in Glendale as trailhead improvements begin
Glendale AZ – The 59th Avenue trailhead at Thunderbird Conservation Park closed April 6 as phased improvements begin, while the park’s trails remain open.
