contents december 2019 volume 54 | number 12 | www.parksandrecreation.org FEATURES 34 Greening Without Gentrification 4 40 Adventure Parks: Breaking the Fear Factor Alessandro Rigolon and Jon Christensen Shannon D. Gordon, ASLA, PLA When parks are built in underserved neighborhoods, they may contribute to or accelerate gentrification. It has become clear that it is everyone's job to worry about ensuring that parks are part of equitable community development, so that people who most need the benefits of parks are able to stay in their communities and enjoy those benefits. Learn about recommendations for greening marginalized communities without displacing vulnerable residents. In recent years, there has been a growing demand from the public for a safe way to recreate with perceived risks. Adventure parks provide individuals safe spaces to confront fears and build confidence by providing a controlled environment in which to experience risk. As play continues to evolve and these trends gain momentum, park and recreation agencies can capitalize on the demand by adding adventure parks or adventure elements to their systems. Parks & Recreation | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G