outdoor spaces
Places beyond walls
Outdoor spaces are areas outside buildings, typically designed or designated for human use.
The term encompasses parks, patios, courtyards, plazas, and other open-air environments: The restaurant expanded its outdoor spaces during the pandemic.
In urban planning and real estate, outdoor spaces often carry connotations of amenity and livability: The apartment complex features generous outdoor spaces for residents.
- backyardOutdoor space behind home
- front porchCovered entry deck
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
campsite · forest · meadow · beach · hiking trail · swimming hole · desert · picnic area · park · gazebo · wetland · commons · farmers market · lakeside · greenway · garden · plaza · village green
natural vs. artificial environment
outdoor spacescontrolled environments
Spaces with managed conditions