recreation
Refreshing leisure activity
Recreation is activity done for enjoyment rather than work—hobbies, sports, games, entertainment.
The word implies refreshment or restoration: The park offers recreation for the whole family.
A recreation center or rec room is a space designated for leisure activities.
Separately, re-creation (with hyphen) means creating something again.
State of being unwound
- vacationLeisure time away
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- holidayDay of rest
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
downtime · weekend · pastime · unwinding · lounging · repose · siesta · hammock
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
birdwatching · backpacking · trail · nature · wildlife · parkland · picnicking · orienteering
Tending plants recreationally
- photographyCreating images from light
- paintingPigment on canvas
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
pottery · quilting · scrapbooking · collecting · calligraphy · origami · brewing · birdwatching
Children's outdoor recreation space
- swingsRhythmic back-and-forth movements
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- sandboxEnclosed play area
- tagIdentifier or classifier
hide-and-seek · hopscotch · frisbee · make-believe · recess · tetherball · seesaw · merry-go-round
Competitive physical activities
- fitnessGood physical shape
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- tennisRacquet sport over net
basketball · soccer · baseball · volleyball · badminton · golf · cycling · running
Leisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
safari · adventure · globetrotting · destination · resort · beach · island-hopping · itinerary
relaxation
State of being unwound
retreat · downtime · weekend · pastime · unwinding · lounging · repose · siesta · hammock · staycation
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
canoeing · birdwatching · backpacking · trail · nature · wildlife · parkland · picnicking · orienteering · rock-climbing
gardening
Tending plants recreationally
- photographyCreating images from light
- paintingPigment on canvas
- knittingLoop-based textile making
woodworking · pottery · quilting · scrapbooking · collecting · calligraphy · origami · brewing · birdwatching · embroidery
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
tag · hide-and-seek · hopscotch · frisbee · make-believe · recess · tetherball · seesaw · merry-go-round · dodgeball
athletics
Competitive physical activities
tennis · basketball · soccer · baseball · volleyball · badminton · golf · cycling · running · gymnastics
tourism
Leisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- excursionBrief recreational trip
tour · safari · adventure · globetrotting · destination · resort · beach · island-hopping · itinerary · landmark
movies
Feature-length filmed entertainment
festival · circus · fairground · roller-coaster · zoo · aquarium · museum · karaoke · dancing · arcade
card-games
Entertainment using decks
dominoes · trivia · bingo · darts · billiards · foosball · ping-pong · arcade · mahjong · backgammon
- leisurepastimes, downtime, free time, relaxation, chilling
- pleasurepleasure, enjoyment, delight, gratification, contentment
- discretionary spendingentertainment, dining out, eating out, vacations, travel
- pleasureshappiness, comfort, joy, relaxation, enjoyment
- ecosystem servicespollination, carbon sequestration, water purification, climate regulation, air purification
- AdirondacksLake Placid, Blue Mountain, Marcy, wilderness areas, lean-tos
- recreational campingVoluntary outdoor lodging activity
- recreation centerPublic leisure venue
- recreational drugsMood-altering substances used for enjoyment
- recreation roomSpace for leisure activities
- recreational useNon-professional enjoyment purpose
- recreational vehicleMobile living quarters
recreational, recreating, recreations, recreationally, recreation room, recreation ground