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7 storiesnewest firstlatest August 10, 2026
Leona Chin started a volunteer group on August 10, 2026, to help maintain Kissena Park as New York City’s park budget stays flat, reflecting a broader trend of community support for municipal green spaces.
A trash pile at Sunset Park's northern entrance in Brooklyn has not been collected by the NYC Parks Department, resulting in a strong foul odor during August 2026. The accumulation highlights ongoing waste removal issues at the popular public greenspace.
Cleanup crews began restoring Grant Park Tuesday after Lollapalooza ended, addressing debris and damage caused by heavy rain and over 100,000 attendees over the four‑day event.
Lollapalooza ended after four days of heavy rain and over 100,000 daily attendees, leaving Grant Park damaged and in need of repair. City crews will begin restoration to address eroded grass and worn pathways.
A portion of Toronto's Lower Don Trail between the Belleville Underpass and Queen Street East will reopen on August 1 after years of closure due to soil and weather problems. Engineers have addressed the issues, allowing walkers, joggers and cyclists to use the trail again.
Toronto announced a four‑hectare expansion of Biidaasige Park on July 24, 2026, increasing the park’s size by an area equivalent to four Canadian football fields. The new land will be integrated into the recently opened park, offering additional space for recreation and community use.
Local residents and youth baseball players in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension have asked Montreal and Tennis Canada to rethink the Jarry Park revamp, arguing it will not serve community needs. They are seeking broader consultation and a redesign that better reflects current park use.
