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.
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.
Day Around The Bay: The 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park Is HappeningThe Board of Supervisors plans to create a new 5-acre park with multiple amenities in Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park.
Great Funway to Open on Saturday, April 12 - Streetsblog San FranciscoThe Upper Great Highway will permanently close to cars on April 12, 2024, transitioning into a beachfront park.
See renderings of the new waterfront public park that might open by the U.N.The proposed casino complex includes a large public waterfront park designed to enhance urban life in midtown Manhattan.
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.
The heart of a healthy city: Why parks matter - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comParks are essential for community bonding, health benefits, and child development in urban areas.
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.
Day Around The Bay: The 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park Is HappeningThe Board of Supervisors plans to create a new 5-acre park with multiple amenities in Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park.
Great Funway to Open on Saturday, April 12 - Streetsblog San FranciscoThe Upper Great Highway will permanently close to cars on April 12, 2024, transitioning into a beachfront park.
See renderings of the new waterfront public park that might open by the U.N.The proposed casino complex includes a large public waterfront park designed to enhance urban life in midtown Manhattan.
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.
The heart of a healthy city: Why parks matter - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comParks are essential for community bonding, health benefits, and child development in urban areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Renovated Basketball Courts Open up at Breukelen Ballfield in East New YorkThe renovated basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield promote community engagement and safe recreational space for residents of East New York.
Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn PaperRevitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.
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.
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.
Renovated Basketball Courts Open up at Breukelen Ballfield in East New YorkThe renovated basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield promote community engagement and safe recreational space for residents of East New York.
Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn PaperRevitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.
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.
'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.
Fury over local bike gang terrorising' St Mary's Cray neighbourhoodMotorbikes are causing significant disruption and safety concerns for residents in the area.
'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.
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.
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.
Hialeah puts proposed charter-school expansion in public park on hold. What's at stake?The city council postponed a vote on COHEA's land expansion project, indicating ongoing community and educational tensions over public park usage.
The south London area with four parks, three stations and annual festivalsCoulsdon features rich green spaces and cultural significance, with accessible transport links and active community events like the Coulsdon and Purley Festival.
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.
NYC bans grilling in parks after Prospect Park wildfire amid ongoing dry spell | amNewYorkNew York City has banned grilling in public parks to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions.
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.
NYC bans grilling in parks after Prospect Park wildfire amid ongoing dry spell | amNewYorkNew York City has banned grilling in public parks to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Longtime East Bay politician Ellen Corbett has died, reports sayEllen Corbett, a revered political figure in the East Bay Area, has passed away, leaving a legacy of championing open spaces and public parks.
Court bid to prevent Spurs leasing rewilded London golf course failsPublic parks are at risk due to court decision favoring Enfield council leasing Whitewebbs Park to build a football academy, threatening open spaces and wildlife conservation.