Pittsburgh proposes bigger Adopt-A-Lot rules for lots, parks and greenways
Pittsburgh PA – City Council committees advanced a plan to expand Adopt-A-Lot and add garden and greenway programs, but it still needs final approval.
Parks
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Denver moves to rebuild City Park bandstand after fire, with 2027 target
Denver plans to rebuild the City Park bandstand after a March fire, while City Park Jazz uses a temporary stage and tests an accessibility shuttle.
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Lexington approves FY27 budget for roads, housing and winter prep
Lexington council approved the FY27 budget June 9, keeping tax rates unchanged and steering city money to roads, housing, parks, safety and winter prep.
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Columbus sets June 24 hearing on McCoy Park NWSL training plan
Columbus OH – City Council has set a June 24 hearing on the McCoy Park district expansion, and the NWSL training-site proposal is still under review.
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Columbus sets June 24 hearing on McCoy Park district expansion for NWSL plan
Columbus OH – City records show a June 24 hearing on adding 19.81 acres of McCoy Park to the Confluence NCA district tied to the planned NWSL facility.
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Austin warns swimmers and dogs as blue-green algae returns to Red Bud Isle
Austin TX – City officials say blue-green algae mats are back at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing, prompting renewed caution for pets and swimmers.
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Sacramento budget vote today could preserve park jobs and senior services
Sacramento CA – The City Council is scheduled to vote June 9 on a budget draft that restores park maintenance and Hart Senior Center jobs.
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Sacramento budget vote today weighs park jobs, senior services and higher fees
Sacramento City Council is set to vote today on a budget that closes a $66.2 million gap while restoring some park and senior-center staffing.
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Tabor City’s Lake Tabor gets fresh scrutiny as summer use picks up
State officials say discolored water can signal a harmful algal bloom, and Lake Tabor’s history shows why summer caution matters in Tabor City.
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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.
