Scenery along a superfund site? NYC's neglected waterways are getting glow upsMalt Drive Park offers a distinctive approach to waterfront design, prioritizing a natural shoreline experience over traditional uniform waterfront layouts.
Orange County city takes first steps to add aerial gondolasIrvine's Great Park aims to be one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. with a vision for a seamless visitor experience.
Could Portland's Waterfront Park get retrofit? Two agencies stage competition for designPortland is reimagining Tom McCall Waterfront Park through a two-and-a-half-year project, including a national design competition.
Scenery along a superfund site? NYC's neglected waterways are getting glow upsMalt Drive Park offers a distinctive approach to waterfront design, prioritizing a natural shoreline experience over traditional uniform waterfront layouts.
Orange County city takes first steps to add aerial gondolasIrvine's Great Park aims to be one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. with a vision for a seamless visitor experience.
Could Portland's Waterfront Park get retrofit? Two agencies stage competition for designPortland is reimagining Tom McCall Waterfront Park through a two-and-a-half-year project, including a national design competition.
Revitalization of Columbus Park will lead to abatement of San Jose's largest encampmentSan Jose plans to reclaim Columbus Park from encampments, aiming to restore it for community use and equitable access by 2027.
Editorial: Open the gates to the Vietnamese Heritage Garden - San Jose SpotlightPublic parks should remain accessible; locking them contradicts their purpose of fostering community and nature appreciation.
No, San Jose's Emma Prusch Farm Park isn't closingEmma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose is not shutting down despite rumors, continuing to serve the community with its animals and playground.
Revitalization of Columbus Park will lead to abatement of San Jose's largest encampmentSan Jose plans to reclaim Columbus Park from encampments, aiming to restore it for community use and equitable access by 2027.
Editorial: Open the gates to the Vietnamese Heritage Garden - San Jose SpotlightPublic parks should remain accessible; locking them contradicts their purpose of fostering community and nature appreciation.
No, San Jose's Emma Prusch Farm Park isn't closingEmma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose is not shutting down despite rumors, continuing to serve the community with its animals and playground.
entorno y contexto revitalizes mexico park with red steel sports and recreation facilitiesThe Papaloapan River Linear Park revives a previously neglected area, making it an inclusive and functional public space for the community.
Peek inside the plan for an NYC park that would reshape Midtown waterfrontFreedom Plaza aims to transform a vacant area into a vibrant waterfront park, enhancing urban community access to green spaces.
Back in the game! East New York basketball courts renovated as part of $1.8M initiative * Brooklyn PaperThe Breukelen Ballfield basketball courts renovation promotes community engagement and safety for New Yorkers, especially youth, through improved facilities.
13,000 People Attend Sunset Dunes Opening - Streetsblog San FranciscoSunset Dunes park's opening in San Francisco drew 13,000 visitors, establishing it as a vital community space despite minimal protest.
entorno y contexto revitalizes mexico park with red steel sports and recreation facilitiesThe Papaloapan River Linear Park revives a previously neglected area, making it an inclusive and functional public space for the community.
Peek inside the plan for an NYC park that would reshape Midtown waterfrontFreedom Plaza aims to transform a vacant area into a vibrant waterfront park, enhancing urban community access to green spaces.
Back in the game! East New York basketball courts renovated as part of $1.8M initiative * Brooklyn PaperThe Breukelen Ballfield basketball courts renovation promotes community engagement and safety for New Yorkers, especially youth, through improved facilities.
13,000 People Attend Sunset Dunes Opening - Streetsblog San FranciscoSunset Dunes park's opening in San Francisco drew 13,000 visitors, establishing it as a vital community space despite minimal protest.
Photos: S.F.'s Sunset Dunes park opens - drawing crowds and protestSunset Dunes park opened amid controversy but attracted large crowds, showcasing community support for public spaces over vehicle access.
'No plans to develop Havering's parks', meeting toldHavering Council has no plans to sell or develop public park land, ensuring parks remain protected for the community.
Photos: S.F.'s Sunset Dunes park opens - drawing crowds and protestSunset Dunes park opened amid controversy but attracted large crowds, showcasing community support for public spaces over vehicle access.
'No plans to develop Havering's parks', meeting toldHavering Council has no plans to sell or develop public park land, ensuring parks remain protected for the community.
Big problems at tiny Toronto park prompt calls for locked gates at night | CBC NewsResidents of Annex may secure Paul Martel Park at night after a successful council motion, addressing issues of vandalism and plant damage.
Pier 97 opens in Hudson River Park. Here's what Manhattan's newest waterfront oasis looks like. | amNewYorkHudson River Park's Pier 97 transforms a dilapidated space into a vibrant park, providing New Yorkers a relaxing recreational destination.
L.A. touts success at blocking tee time brokers from city golf coursesLos Angeles' golfing community successfully curbed tee time brokering with a $10 reservation fee.
Pier 97 opens in Hudson River Park. Here's what Manhattan's newest waterfront oasis looks like. | amNewYorkHudson River Park's Pier 97 transforms a dilapidated space into a vibrant park, providing New Yorkers a relaxing recreational destination.
L.A. touts success at blocking tee time brokers from city golf coursesLos Angeles' golfing community successfully curbed tee time brokering with a $10 reservation fee.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk1 month ago'Disgust' as bins overflowing in London park sees concern grow for summer monthsOverflowing bins in London Fields highlight the need for more waste management solutions as weather warms.
Jim Reber steps down from the San Jose Parks Foundation after 15 yearsJim Reber's significant impact on San Jose's parks culminated in a gratitude-filled farewell party after 15 years leading the Parks Foundation.
Fury over local bike gang terrorising' St Mary's Cray neighbourhoodMotorbikes are causing significant disruption and safety concerns for residents in the area.
Protesters demand ban on artificial grass in public parks, which they say will poison kids with "forever chemicals"Activists are protesting artificial grass fields due to environmental concerns, particularly the impact of 'forever chemicals' on health and nature.
Bed-Stuy residents want access to Jackie Robinson Park tennis courtsResidents in Bed-Stuy demand explanation for locked tennis courts that should be accessible year-round according to NYC Parks regulations.
Protesters demand ban on artificial grass in public parks, which they say will poison kids with "forever chemicals"Activists are protesting artificial grass fields due to environmental concerns, particularly the impact of 'forever chemicals' on health and nature.
Bed-Stuy residents want access to Jackie Robinson Park tennis courtsResidents in Bed-Stuy demand explanation for locked tennis courts that should be accessible year-round according to NYC Parks regulations.
My petty gripe: you have 400 parks to picnic in, why would you choose an off-leash dog area?The dog's insatiable hunger often leads to chaos at picnics, creating stressful situations for owners and bystanders alike.
Dark day for parks': Plans to build Spurs academy on London green space approvedEnfield council approved Tottenham Hotspur's controversial plans for a women's football academy on public green space, sparking local protests and legal challenges.
Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courtsWimbledon Tennis Championships is expanding onto a former golf course, raising significant local opposition regarding environmental and historical concerns.
Charter school wants to expand into a public park in Hialeah, kill two playing fieldsA charter school in Hialeah plans to convert part of a public park into facilities, sparking resident concern over loss of recreational space.
London's Pocket Parks: Trinity Gardens, E14The site evolved from fields to housing, then returned to public parkland, preserving its historical significance amidst urban development.
Hialeah board approves school plan to expand into park. Council will make final decisionHialeah's Planning and Zoning board approved a charter school's expansion into Slade Park, sparking significant community opposition due to concerns about green space loss.
The beautiful, transit friendly Great Highway park: I should live so long - 48 hillsOpposition fears Prop. K will lead to increased coastal development instead of the promised park enhancements.
London's Pocket Parks: Thessaly Road Oasis, SW8The Pocket Park near Nine Elms is set for redevelopment after being closed for over a decade, aiming to restore its former public utility.
Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courtsWimbledon Tennis Championships is expanding onto a former golf course, raising significant local opposition regarding environmental and historical concerns.
Charter school wants to expand into a public park in Hialeah, kill two playing fieldsA charter school in Hialeah plans to convert part of a public park into facilities, sparking resident concern over loss of recreational space.
London's Pocket Parks: Trinity Gardens, E14The site evolved from fields to housing, then returned to public parkland, preserving its historical significance amidst urban development.
Hialeah board approves school plan to expand into park. Council will make final decisionHialeah's Planning and Zoning board approved a charter school's expansion into Slade Park, sparking significant community opposition due to concerns about green space loss.
The beautiful, transit friendly Great Highway park: I should live so long - 48 hillsOpposition fears Prop. K will lead to increased coastal development instead of the promised park enhancements.
London's Pocket Parks: Thessaly Road Oasis, SW8The Pocket Park near Nine Elms is set for redevelopment after being closed for over a decade, aiming to restore its former public utility.
London's Pocket Parks: Goldington Crescent Gardens, NW1The small curved garden near St Pancras transformed from a private space into a public park due to historical donations and municipal intervention.
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in aweA long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.
Election 2024: Low-profile environmental measures could bring big changes to CaliforniaCalifornia elections feature significant environmental measures on the ballot alongside presidential and House races.
Bay Area city to pay club $1.5M after debate over huge religious symbolThe conflict over the Albany cross has concluded with the city paying $1.53 million to the Lions Club.
In Morningside Park, a Restored Waterfall, a Renewed Pond, and a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Public SpaceColumbia partners with NYC Parks to restore Morningside Park's pond and waterfall while addressing climate change resilience.
NYC's first 'smart' basketball hoop stripped of 'Net features for this reasonThe Huupe smart basketball hoop was disabled from live-streaming due to concerns about inappropriate behavior, focusing instead on shot-tracking to promote physical activity.
The Tiny NYC Island With A Million Buried Bodies & A Dark HistoryHart Island in NYC is transitioning from a burial site with a disheartening past to a publicly accessible park, aiming to change its negative stigma.
Experts: Endangered Species Act could stop Florida from putting golf courses in state parkFlorida's plan for expanding recreational spaces threatens native species and habitats, potentially leading to legal action.
Etobicoke park revitalization by and for a low-income community nears completion | CBC NewsMABELLEpark symbolizes the achievement of a community-driven effort to create a space designed by and for a low-income community.
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)The Japanese Tea Garden offers a tranquil retreat featuring classic Japanese architecture and landscaping elements in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.