This document discusses recreational spaces and the benefits of recreation. It defines recreation and describes different types of recreational spaces including formal/informal, active/passive, indoor/outdoor spaces as well as children's playgrounds and informal open spaces. The document outlines various recreational activities and discusses the positive health and community benefits of participation. It also covers issues around access, use of facilities, and factors to consider for community recreational spaces.

1. RECREATIONAL SPACES

2. RECREATIONAL SPACES The fact that we live in a world that moves crisis by crisis does not make a growing interest in outdoor activities frivolous, or ample provision for them unworthy of the nation's concern. —John F. Kennedy

4. or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind.

6. Public space states “a place where anyone can come without paying an entrance or other fee”

7. Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play

9. INFORMAL

10. ACTIVE

11. PASSIVE

12. ORGANIZED

13. UNORGANIZED

14. INDOOR

17. Linear open space

18. Amenity space within housing areas

19. Natural/informal open spaces

20. Ornamental gardens

22. sports grounds

23. Athletic tracks

26. Camping

27. Fishing

29. Skydiving

30. Skiing

31. Swimming

33. Writing

34. Computer and Video Games

35. Playing Cards

36. Internet Surfing:

37. Dance:

38. Music

39. Indoor GamesThere are plenty of other indoor games that you 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.

41. Personal development, expression, creativity, individuality, social, physical and intellectual growth of children, youth and adults.

42. Development of people’s motor skills at all levels from leisure participation to professional training

43. Sense of community and community building through community interaction

44. Beautification of the city, facility and amenity improvements

46. Physical inactivity is becoming an increasing problem in Australia, especially the growing proportion of children who are overweight. Home based activities such as watching television and playing electronic games are becoming very popular. The Hunter Region has a higher than National proportion of people who are overweight and obese. Physical inactivity is estimated to contribute almost 7% of the total burden of disease in Australia.

47. The popularity of watching television and playing computer games as a recreational activity together with other factors has implications for isolation, community interactivity, cohesion and consecutiveness of people in the neighborhood and local community.

48. Declining rates of participation in sport and physical activity as people age4.

49. Women, particularly those that are married with children, become less likely than men to participate in sport and physical activity.

51. Availability of transport can restrict access to recreational activities and facilities for the

52. community in particular aged people. Aged people require assistance in organizing their

53. involvement in activities and insufficient means of transport impacts on this.

54. Perceptions of lack of personal safety in Inner City parks can prevent people from using other areas for recreation.

57. Visiting historic sites

58. Driving for pleasure

59. Swimming

60. Visiting nat. areas, parks

61. Sunbathing on beach

62. Fishing

63. Picnicking

64. Using a playground

65. Boating

66. Jogging

67. Visiting gardens, arboretums

68. Bicycling

69. Camping

70. Hiking, backpacking

71. Playing outdoor sports

72. Golf

73. Basketball

74. Fitness trail

75. Soccer

76. Snow skiing, boarding

77. Tennis

78. Hunting

79. Motorized recreation

80. Marine parks

82. Freestyle skiing

83. Nordic skiing

84. Military skiing Etc .TENNIS: Tennis is an indoor and outdoor game. The modern game of tennis originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century as "lawn tennis" which has heavy connections to various field/lawn games as well as to the ancient game of real tennis.

85. Issues HUNTING: Hunting is the practice of pursuing living animals (usually wildlife) for food, recreation, or trade. MOTORIZED RECREATION : The goal of the Motorized Recreation Project is to promote responsible travel management on federal lands, protecting against the harmful effects of unrestricted motorized recreation.

86. Issues MARINE PARK: A marine park is a park consisting of an area of sea (or lake) protected for recreational use. MUSIC: Music is a vast field as recreational activity. All individuals experience music. To many people in many cultures music is an important part of their way of life.

88. Characteristics of the community building

90. Pre-existing social cohesion

91. Widespread participation

92. Relationship of trust

93. Nature of the option

94. Environmental constraints

95. Concepts of community and social capital

97. Progression from simple to complex activities

98. Systematic gathering of information and analysis of community issues

99. Training to gain community building skills

100. Early involvement and support from existing, indigenous organizations

101. Facilities for elderly and disabled

102. Outdoor or indoor facilities

103. Type of access can be created for people with disabilities

104. Sense of place

105. Function and economy

106. Energy Conservation

108. Motivation from within the community

109. Good system of communication

110. Develop self-understanding

111. Understanding the community

112. Connecting the social, cultural, environmental and economic spheres in the community sense of security

113. Advantage of opportunities and take shared responsibility for their wellbeing

114. Recognizing the diversity of interests within a community

115. Engaging people from the community, government and private sectors

116. to work together to address community issues, solve problems in their community and achieve common goals