WHAT IS RECREATION?

• Recreation represent any rational human activity that results in s pleasurable

response, at any time, place or circumstances with attendant enriching physical,
intellectual or emotional benefits.
• or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designedfor therapeutic refreshment of
one's body or mind.
• sports or what people do with their free time.

WHAT IS RECREATIONAL SPACES?

• Public space is and has been an integral part of
communities, serves as a location for people to
meet, relax, and exchange ideas.
• Public space states “a place where anyone can
come without paying an entrance or other fee”
• Refreshment of one's mind or body after work
through activity that amuses or stimulates; play
• Providing mental relief through spaces,
environment and surroundings.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RECREATION?
• Encourage social interaction;
• Improve concentration and learning;
• Increase personal confidence and self-awareness;
• Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety;
• Enhance self-esteem; and.
• Improve quality of life.

WHY NEED RECREATION CENTRE?

The role of recreation center is especially crucial for communities that lack
the necessary facilities to keep their children in safe environments. After
school programs provide a refuge for at-risk youth, helping to reduce crime
rates and other costs to the community.
 TYPES OF RECREATIONAL SPACES
Three main types of recreational Open space:
1. Formal youth & adult playing space
2. Children's playing space
3. Informal recreational open space
FORMAL (YOUTH AND ADULT) PLAYING
SPACE
playing fields
sports grounds
Athletic tracks
Tennis courts
CHILDREN'S PLAYING SPACE
Equipped children's playgrounds
Adventure playgrounds
INFORMAL RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE
Informal recreational open space
is that which provides opportunities for more passive
recreational pursuits such as walking, sitting, and
general relaxing. It also may have scope for informal
play.
The main types of informal recreational open space
are:
Parks
Linear open space
Amenity space within housing areas
Natural/informal open spaces
Ornamental gardens
Grassed sitting out areas
 TYPES OF RECREATIONAL SPACES
Indoor RecreationalActivities: Outdoor RecreationalActivities:

 Reading
 Hiking
 Meditation space
 Camping
 Writing
 Fishing
 Computer and VideoGames
 Boating
 Playing Cards
 Skateboarding
 Internet Surfing:
 Skydiving
 Dance:
 Swimming
 Music
 Indoor Games
There are plenty of other indoor games
thatyou can enjoy. A game of snooker,
pool, table
tennis, indoor tennis, badminton,
racquetball or squash can be a great
way to spend your time indoors and
enjoy yourself.

In addition to the above mentioned recreational activities, outdoor

sports like Cricket, Golf, Football, Baseball, Basketball.