Presentation from Park Pride's 2015 Parks and Greenspace Conference. The presenters are Miriam Avins and Robin Cline. Two greenspace enthusiasts will discuss the benefits and workings of local land trusts, entities that own land for the benefit of others. Using Baltimore Green Space (Baltimore) and NeighborSpace (Chicago) as the framework, this presentation will explore mechanisms of creating land trusts, as well as the challenges of maintaining them. The panelists will share strategies for navigating internal conflict, maintenance problems, and misunderstandings to keep well-loved greenspace in the hands of community members.