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14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants • Oakland County Times
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
(Oakland County Parks and Recreation, May 3, 2022)
Fourteen Oakland County communities have received a total of…
New sports facilities building unveiled in Woy Woy
The new sports facilities building at Rogers Park, Woy Woy is now complete and ready for use by local sports groups such as Woy Woy Rooster Junior Rugby League Club, Central Coast/NSW Cricket and Peninsula Junior Touch Football.The improved…
Maybe we can chill it on the park stuff for a while
This week's Market Squared thinks there are far bigger issues than parks and maybe we can save some of that energy for other issues.
What kind of person would be against parks and getting more land for parks in Guelph? You are…
Spring Lake residents to provide feedback on new land use plan
For the first time in two decades, Spring Lake residents will have the opportunity to shape the future of their town, which they say has significant potential, by providing feedback on a new land use plan on Thursday .This plan dictates how…
MKSK outlines vision for West Township Parks
CANTON — Representatives from urban planning, urban design and landscape architecture firm MKSK envision a more connected chain of urban parks in the West.MKSK principal Matt Manda and partner Cullen Meves shared ideas for a more…
Four NKY cities will receive a portion of $4.2 million in state funding for parks and recreation…
Recognizing the mental and physical health benefits of time spent outdoors, Governor Andy Beshear announced 41 projects on Friday that will improve accessibility and improve parks and recreation spaces across the…
Chestnut Mountain opens this weekend
The long-awaited Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, just outside of Canton, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 23, with a grand family opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located like a park within a park, Berm Park will open up…
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity | Legal Notice
FFinal Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year-Old Floodplain To: All interested agencies, groups, and individuals This is to inform that the City of Dubuque has conducted an…
New Braunfels Schlitterbahn unveils $4.5 million upgrades
Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels reopens this weekend. Rebecca Slezak, Staff Member / Staff Photographer
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Fairmont, West Virginia City Council Approves Employee Wage Increases, Presents Friendly City…
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These charms hanging from the blue bridge in Riverfront Park fund improvements. Here’s how to…
Small silver charms hang from the fence of the Blue Bridge at Riverfront Park as part of a fundraiser for building projects and programs in the park.
The nonprofit fundraiser for the Spokane Parks Foundation has been…
Westboro Beach closed for summer for renewal project – Kitchissippi Times
The beach will be upgraded as part of a redevelopment project this summer. Photo by Alvin Tsang.
By Alvin Tsang
Popular Westboro Beach will be closed to the public this summer.
On March 18, the City of Ottawa and the…
Where does Seattle rank in the study of America’s best cities for dog owners?
SEATTLE, WA —Seattle was recently ranked 9th among US cities for dog ownership in a study by Commercial Cafe, a real estate blog. The study compared 100 US cities with populations over 200,000, scoring each in a series of categories,…
Land’escapes opens ‘Le Parc’ | The star
According to a March 21 Land'escapes press release, more than 26,000 acres in south-central Ontario have opened as a private nature reserve and members-only park known as "The Park." of Land'escapes. It will be an all-season park, with a…
New Light Shines on West Virginia: SEVA WV to Transform Former Hobet Mine Site into Mixed-Use…
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🌱 Lakewood vs. CCU + Lodging at RTD Stops + Catalytic Converter Thefts
Hello, neighbors! Brad K. Evans here with the Saturday copy of the Lakewood Daily. Saturday's weather: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 68 Low: 37. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in…
The courage to change – SaportaReport
By Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride,and Rachel Maher, Director of Communications and Policy
Last Monday, Park Pride returned to welcome our 21st Annual in-person Parks and Greenspace Conference at the Atlanta…
Fun by design | Columnists
Historically, the number of people living in downtown Redwood City has been relatively small compared to…
Comment: City Council majority ‘rolling back Edmonds parks’
Mayor Mike Nelson
The new council majority rejected the voices of thousands of Edmonds residents. Voices who want a fairer distribution of our parks, more open spaces, more trails and more walking paths. They dismissed the community…
Newry Islands National Park Amenity Upgrade Protects Reef
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has invested $180,000 in upgrading facilities at Newry Islands National Park off Mackay, protecting the Great Barrier Reef and culturally significant areas while ensuring a safe and…
Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Model Tremont Station in Downtown Charlotte
New modern luxury community features stunning architectural and interior designTremont Station by Toll BrothersThe Tremont Station Model Home in Uptown Charlotte is now open, showcasing the community's stunning architectural and interior…
Columbia Farmers Market Pavilion Coverage Will Expand After Grant Award
The Columbia Farmers Market, in conjunction with Columbia Parks and Recreation, Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, and Sustainable Farms and Communities as "Friends of the Farm," applied for a grant last fall from the U.S. Economic…
Another great project in preparation for North Delta Rotarians
The first phase of the project will include an interactive planting space and attractive signage
An interactive planting space, seating and engaging signage will soon be available at Westview Park, courtesy of the North Delta Rotary…
Carpenter Nature Preserve planning underway | News
The Wolf Run Golf Course closed in 2017 and after some development attempts and other ideas, the property…
Infrastructure work will create temporary closures to Kinsman Park trails – Ladysmith…
Park to be temporarily closed beginning the week of March 14. (Image courtesy of the Town of Ladysmith)" loading="lazy"…
Shelby Village Council Passes Budget for Next Fiscal Year | News
Much discussion took place at the Shelby Village Council meeting on February 28, resulting in a number of…
No Swimming or Toilets at Kelowna’s Newest Waterfront Park | News
Swimming won't be very pleasant in Kelowna's newest lakeside park, and restrooms won't be available for…
Church plans divide Bidford residents
PLANS to demolish and rebuild a Catholic church and community center in Bidford have residents divided.
The application, submitted to Stratford District Council by the parish priest, Father Garry Byrne and which is in the process of…
Midlothian asks community for input on future parks and recreation areas
Midlothian Dog Park is one of 14 parks maintained by the City of Midlothian. Feedback on future park needs is now being solicited through an online community survey.
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New study could highlight potential for park development if Burlington’s Echo Lake is…
BURLINGTON — A consultant on Echo Lake says Burlington city officials have a “unique opportunity” to remove the troubled lake and replace it with new public recreational attractions.Officials from engineering firm Ayres…
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San Antonio Botanical Garden
Its 38 acres that include a Culinary Garden, Conservatory, and Family Adventure Garden are reason enough to keep coming back. Thanks to special exhibitions like the one in…
Children’s Park Block Party Celebrates $4.2 Million Grant | Local News
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Amherstburg finalizes 2022 budget | Windsor Star
Content of the article The City of Amherstburg has approved its 2022 capital budget with an overall tax rate increase of 2.36%. Content of the article The increase, which was finalized on Tuesday, will result in a tax increase of $38.82…
Rio San Gabriel Park receives $1 million grant for renovations — The Downey Patriot
DOWNEY – Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn today announced nearly $10 million in grants to expand, renovate and acquire parks and open spaces in cities in the Fourth District, including $1 million for renovate Rio San Gabriel Park…
City Council Approves YMCA to Manage City Pool | Gretna
For the later seasons of the Gretna City pool, things will be a little different.The City of Gretna approved a management agreement with the YMCA of Greater Omaha to operate the pool on behalf of the city at the Tuesday,…
Santa Rosa County gets $800,000 for Floridatown Living Shoreline project
Santa Rosa County received an $800,000 Florida Resilient Grant for the Floridatown Living Shoreline Project.
It was part of Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement of grants totaling more than $404 million for 113 environmental resilience…
DNR Ends Housing for Park Managers in Union Grove | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO BY DARVIN GRAHAM The Park Superintendent's Residence at Union Grove Park in western Tama County has been available to DNR personnel assigned to the park since its…
Public Works Board Approves Open Space Program Funding for City of Baltimore
Public Works Board Approves Open Space Program Funding for City of Baltimore
February 16, 2022
Over $20 million for Baltimore City outdoor recreation this year
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Ellie Torres breaks ground on $2.4 million park expansion
Hidalgo County District 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Memorial Park (Sunflower) on Monday February 14 in Edinburgh. Courtesy Image- Advertising -Texas Border AffairsEDINBURGH, Texas – Hidalgo County!--/noptimize-->!--noptimize-->…
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City Celebrates Grand Opening of New Lincoln Park – Long Beach Local News
An official ceremony was held on February 10 to reopen Lincoln Park in downtown Long Beach. Located at Ocean Boulevard and Pacific Avenue, the new park features new facilities for active and passive recreation and, most notably, an…
Arkansas awards more than $3.6 million in outdoor recreation grants
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism awards more than $3.6 million to communities across the state to expand recreational opportunities.This year, 20 Matching Grants and 15…
Longmont City Council will receive an update on efforts to meet the needs of homeless people in…
A report from city staff said that after a Neighborhood Impact Team was established late last year to address the needs of homeless people in Lanyon Park, neighbors who live in the region are seeing improvements, although the team continues…
consultant pitches ideas for new Johnson City Park at Keefauver Farm | Local News
A pollinator garden, a fishing pier, playgrounds, a dog park and many green spaces and walking paths.These…
New municipal complex under construction for Simpsonville; The city park is about to get a makeover
SIMPSONVILLE, SC (WSPA) - The City of Simpsonville is consolidating its city hall, police, fire hall and administrative offices into one area, in a brand new civic complex.
“It's a campus-like setting on the outskirts of City…
ISLAMORADA PRESERVE SET TO SEE A NEW ACCESS POINT AND SOME ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
A conceptual design is in the final stages of upgrading the Islamorada Plantation Tropical Reserve. A new access point, parking lot, landscaping and covered pavilions are among the proposed developments for the 3.5-acre site near…
Eureka! Greenway Park awards land in Waynesville’s lap | News
The long-held dream of extending Waynesville's greenway with a pedestrian bridge over Richland Creek won the…
Most City of TBay Facilities and Programs Closed – Lake Superior News
Closed at least until January 26
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~~ January 4, 2022 (LSNews) Thunder Bay City Beginning Wednesday, January 5 at 12:01 a.m. to reopen for at least 21 days (until January 26), which will impact city services and…
Kentwood voters will decide the mileage of the parks. If approved, these improvements would be…
KENTWOOD, MI – Kentwood residents will vote Aug. 2 on a permanent parks mile that city officials say will support parks, trails and recreation facilities and city programming.Among the improvements planned with the permanent, dedicated…
Loudoun supervisors approve work at Bles Park
County supervisors this week unanimously approved a plan for Bles Park that had raised environmental concerns from environmental groups, neighbors and the Planning Commission.
The 132-acre park follows the Broad Run nearly to Rt. 7,…
Last chance for the public to weigh in on the future of the park
The city of La Mesa is calling for final feedback from residents on a MacArthur Park redesign priced between $73 million and $77 million by Jan. 30.
The park's redesign dates back to 2017, when City Council directed…
developer finalizes the purchase of UMore land in Rosemount | Rosemont
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Stevenson Park will close for 4 weeks due to trail construction
Located at 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, the park is closed for the first phase of its walking trail project, according to a Jan. 18 news release. (Courtesy of the Town of Friendswood)
Stevenson Park will be officially closed…
An inside look at the new Axel Row apartments in Avondale [Photos]
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One of Birmingham AL's newest murals is on the side of the Axel Row apartments in Avondale. (Nathan Watson/Bham Now)
Did you attend the opening of Axel Row, Avondale's new apartment community? If not, don't worry, we…
Austin will relocate Waller Creek Boathouse to make way for a new transit line. Here’s where…
A vacant hostel on South Lakeshore Boulevard has become the main relocation site for the Waller Creek Boathouse, a popular water recreation center on the shores of Lady Bird Lake.In the decade since…
And, the TOP campground in Washington State is Where…?
Drum roll please. THE BEST CAMPGROUND IN WASHINGTON STATE IS ELKAMP EASTCREEK?You'll have to forgive me if I seem a little ignorant, but I haven't heard of this place...but then again, we don't camp much.Campspot.com is the #1 marketplace…
Redesigned Bridge Adds New Amenities to Rosen Park – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth
Posted on January 07, 2022
New trail improvements are nearing completion at Rosen Park, the result of creative actions by members of the Parks and Recreation Department.…
Dubbo’s Elston Park amenity unit underway | Daily Liberal
news, local news, news, Dubbo, Elston ParkA new amenities unit for popular Elston Park is taking shape, and work is expected to be completed in a few weeks. Dubbo Regional Council recreation and open spaces director Ian McAlister said…
5 Best Hiking Trails in Fresno, CA
Below is a list of the best hiking trails in Fresno. To help you find the best hiking trails near you in Fresno, we've put together our own list based on this list of review points.
The best hiking trails in Fresno:
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Wisconsin residents show more interest in winter camping
MADISON, Wisconsin (WMTV) - Winter campsites at Devil's Lake State Park were sold out on New Years Eve.After years of battling the cold in a tent, Chad Baker built his own RV from an RV and named it "The Adventure Machine". He installed…
Culpeper County secures first public pickleball courts at Mountain Run Lake Park | Recreation
The 67-year-old then played in the gymnasium at Emerald Hill Elementary School as part of a Culpeper County parks and recreation program that started in 2018, but was scrapped with COVID. Courts were also painted outside Sycamore Park…
City of Windsor Greenhouse ahead of schedule and on budget
Construction of the City of Windsor's new greenhouse in Jackson Park is ahead of schedule and under budget and is expected to be completed by January instead of May. In addition to the area where the plants and vegetables will grow, there…
Keep JFK Drive closed to cars in 2022 and beyond
Urban theorist Jane Jacobs wrote in her seminal book "Death and Life of Great American Cities" that "the destructive effect of automobiles is much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence to build cities."It would be hard to find a…
Ottawa imposes capacity limits on outdoor rinks, toboggan runs and ski trails
Content of the article Ottawa says no more than 25 in outdoor recreational facilities. Content of the article The City limits the number of people who can congregate on outdoor rinks, toboggan runs and ski runs. Ottawa's medical officer…
Dermody Properties to develop 10M SF industrial park in El Mirage
Dermody Properties, a national private real estate investment, development and management company focused exclusively on the logistics real estate industry, has announced the acquisition of 961 acres of land in El Mirage, Arizona,…
Victoria starts working on a skatepark and a cycle path
VICTORIA - Prepare to move to Victoria.
Construction has started on the new skate and bike facilities for Topaz Park.
Concept designs for the new amenities were developed through extensive community engagement, including input from the…
Coffee Creek Park priorities identified in $ 13.6 million renovation
Rendering of plans for Coffee Creek VILLE DE CHESTERTON / provided
The first steps in a $ 13.6 million renovation for Coffee Creek Park would likely be to improve the pond and develop the downtown grand entrance across from Thomas…
Toronto neighborhood frustrated by disgust at its dog park
A Toronto dog park is practically a mud pit and area residents would love to see something done.
Cedarvale Dog Park is a great place to take dogs for an off-leash walk, but recently it has become nearly impossible to use,…
8 amazing things to do in charming Dahlonega
Dahlonega was born out of an event that changed not only Georgia but American history. In 1828 Benjamin Parks was hunting here on Indian lands and instead of game he found a gold nugget. The fact that the land belonged to the Cherokee did…
5 Best Parks in Detroit, MI
Below is a list of the major parks in Detroit. To help you find the best parks near you in Detroit, we've compiled our own list based on this list of review points.
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Of course, Universal Studios casts a little shadow after the latest Disney World announcement
Rivalries are a centuries-old tradition - but social media has increased the entertainment value of celebrity rivalries, sports teams and even big brands. This has been the case with two of the world's most beloved theme parks, which…
SLPC plans to redesign the Riverside-Cedar campsite
MORRISBURG - The St. Lawrence Parks Commission has begun the process of modernizing its largest campground, Riverside-Cedar. Located on County Road 2, halfway between Morrisburg and Upper Canada Village, the commission says the park needs…
Rainier Parks Committee explores dog park and putting green | Local company
RAINIER - The Rainier Parks Committee discussed on Tuesday the potential location of new parks and how to prevent potential damage before agreeing to a consultant to come and give the new committee an overview of what it…
Sports complex with softball, futsal field open in Sacramento
The highly anticipated Del Paso Heights sports complex opened to the public on Monday with an opening ceremony celebrating the four new futsal courts and the renovated softball field. Officials, local nonprofits and community…
Fialho’s farewell | News | DanvilleSanRamon.com |
Walking into the Pleasanton City Manager's office this month presented a rather different scene from previous years in Nelson Fialho's administration. The walls were mostly bare, except for the nails on which photographs and plaques once…
What’s going on at Shoreline Apartments?
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Planning Commission has accepted a property adoption agreement that will allow a developer to build and maintain park equipment and cycling infrastructure on the land north of North Marginal Road on East 55th…
Area sees skateboard park boom as Frederick facility collapses |
The skate parks in the city of Frederick have seen better days.When the…