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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
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 designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. sports or what people do with their free time.
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.
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
Three main types of recreational Open space: A) Formal youth & adult playing space b) Children's playing space c) 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
Active Recreation : Recreation that involves playing fields and team participation such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse, etc. The greater share of facilities for active recreation are found within the management of cities and recreation districts.
Passive Recreation : Recreation without fields, more generally trail- based hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, picnicking, etc.
positive benefits
Participating in leisure and recreational activity can foster a range of positive benefits including: Opportunities for health, wellbeing and quality lifestyle for the community Personal development, expression, creativity, individuality, social, physical and intellectual growth of children, youth and adults. Development of peoples motor skills at all levels from leisure participation to professional training Sense of community and community building through community interaction Beautification of the city, facility and amenity improvements Economic flow-ons to the community, business and tourism together with environmental benefits.
Participation in Recreation is regarded as being essential in contributing to peoples well being. A number of pressures including trying to balance work, family and life in general have meant that people, particularly adults have become time poor which raises a number of issues for our health and community well being. These include: People having to juggle priorities, which means less personal time, which contributes to poor diets and less exercise. 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. 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. Declining rates of participation in sport and physical activity as people age4. Women, particularly those that are married with children, become less likely than men to participate in sport and physical activity. Over one in five adults who have a family with children, not yet at school, or are at pre & primary school dont undertake their most enjoyed recreational activities.
Affordability
Affordability of recreational activities and services not provided by Council affect peoples capacity to participate. Increased costs and complexity in public liability and greater occupational health and safety requirements have made events, activities and services more costly and difficult to organize. This has an impact on the recreational activities and services are available to the community. It has also resulted in a decrease in volunteer involvement.
Issues of Recreation
Walking for pleasure Visiting historic sites Driving for pleasure Swimming Visiting nat. areas, parks Sunbathing on beach Fishing Picnicking Using a playground Boating Jogging Visiting gardens, arboretums Bicycling Camping Hiking, backpacking Playing outdoor sports Golf Basketball
Fitness trail Soccer Snow skiing, boarding Tennis Hunting Motorized recreation Marine parks music
Issues
SKIING:
Skiing is a group of sports using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Types of skiing : oAlpine skiing oFreestyle skiing
oNordic skiing
oMilitary 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.
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.
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.
FACTORS
AN OPPORTUNITY AND A RESPONSIBILITY TO SANCTITY OF A PLACE, ITS PEOPLE AND ITS SPIRIT
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Factors to be defined Characteristics of the community Characteristics of the community building Characteristics of community building leaders
FACTORS
Characteristics of the community Flexibility and adaptability Pre-existing social cohesion Widespread participation Relationship of trust Nature of the option Environmental constraints Concepts of community and social capital Architectural character
FACTORS
Characteristics of the community building Ability to discuss, reach consensus, and cooperate Progression from simple to complex activities Systematic gathering of information and analysis of community issues Training to gain community building skills Early involvement and support from existing, indigenous organizations Facilities for elderly and disabled Outdoor or indoor facilities Type of access can be created for people with disabilities Sense of place Function and economy Energy Conservation Space use
FACTORS
Characteristics of community building leaders Community awareness of the issues Motivation from within the community Good system of communication Develop self-understanding Understanding the community Connecting the social, cultural, environmental and economic spheres in the community sense of security Advantage of opportunities and take shared responsibility for their wellbeing Recognizing the diversity of interests within a community Engaging people from the community, government and private sectors to work together to address community issues, solve problems in their community and achieve common goals