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Recreation
Recreation or fun is a person's time of refreshing his
or her body and mind.
There are many different forms of recreation which are
shaped by individual interests and by environment; a few
examples being reading, playing or listening to music,
watching movies or TV, gardening, hunting, hobbies,
sports, studies, and travel.
Public places such as parks and beaches are very
important for many recreational activities. Tourism
profession has recognized long ago that many of their
clients are specifically attracted by recreational
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Recreational activities
Recreation is an essential part of human life and finds
many different forms which are shaped naturally by
individual interests but also by the surrounding social
construction. Recreational activities can be communal or
solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors,
healthy or harmful, and useful for society or
detrimental. A significant section of recreational
activities are designated as hobbies which are
activities done for pleasure on a regular basis. A list
of typical activities could be almost endless including
most human activities, a few examples being reading,
playing or listening to music, watching movies or TV,
gardening, fine dining, hunting, sports, studies, and
travel. Some recreational activities - such as gambling,
recreational drug use, or delinquent activities - may
violate societal norms and laws.
Public space such as parks and beaches are essential
venues for many recreational activities. Tourism has
recognized that many visitors are specifically attracted
by recreational offerings. In support of recreational
activities government has taken an important role in
their creation, maintenance, and organization, and whole
industries have developed merchandise or services.
Recreation-related business is an important factor in
the economy; it has been estimated that the outdoor
recreation sector alone contributes $730 billion
annually to the U.S. economy and generates 6.5 million
jobs. |
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Recreation center
A recreation center is a place for recreational
activities usually administered by a municipal
government agency. Swimming, basketball, weightlifting,
volleyball and kids' play areas are very common.
Organized recreation
Many recreational activities are organized, typically by
public institutions, voluntary group-work agencies,
private groups supported by membership fees, and
commercial enterprises. Examples of each of these are
the National Park Service, the YMCA, the Kiwanis, and
Walt Disney World. |
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