contentsnovember 2023 volume 58 | number 11 | parksandrecreation.org Rural park and recreation organizations and communities encounter unique experiences, opportunities, challenges and battles. FEATURES 34 Planning for Equitable Greening Estrella Sainburg, M.S. Discover how park and recreation system master plans can address gentrification. 40 Parks as Public Forums Paula M. Jacoby-Garrett Learn how park and recreation agencies can balance recreation, interaction and safety. 46 Rural Communities Can Have Fun, Too! Michael Patton Find strategies to overcome challenges facing rural communities. 4 Parks & Recreation | NOVEMBER 2 0 2 3 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT STEVENShttp://www.parksandrecreation.org