Leisure in urban vs. rural areas

Imagine never being able to relax and do the things that make you happy and keep life enjoyable. The world would be a pretty boring and uneventful place to live. Leisure activities are a way to keep people from becoming stressed and strained. By participating in events that make one feel good, tension can be released, relaxation can occur, and everyday worries are set aside. But, what type of leisure is available in the world today? Is there a better area to live to enable exploration of these activities? Discussion of the positive and negative aspects of rural and urban living is one way to explore this issue.
Living in a small community, to some people, is the perfect situation, to others, the opportunities in this setting may be lacking. Although some may believe that there is not a lot of activity within a rural living area this assumption may be solely based upon interest. There are certain aspects of a rural living situation that to some may seem inviting and adv...