NounSingular recreation Plural recreations recreation (plural recreations)
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Related termsSynonymsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or sleep, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary life styles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this. HealthA few individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as escapism. However, research has shown that recreation contributes to satisfaction, and that the stress management aspects of it contribute to quality of life, health and wellness, happiness, and that the use of recreation as a diversion may have clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments. In some cultures and religions, recreation is encouraged on certain days and discouraged on others. For example, in Judaism, Shabbat is a day for recreation, study, and relaxation; many Christian churches also have Sabbath. However, others interpret Sabbath to be a day of worship without self-absorbed recreation. Recreation is one (not the only) kind of stress management, or even stress creator. According to research cited in Time magazine, stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What does it mean if you have to write about a countries recreation? Q. I have to write a country report for school and it says to write about its recreation. What does that mean? Asked by Marie B - Thu Apr 30 21:42:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Recreation is what people do in their spare time, what hobbies they have, what they want to do for fun. etc. Recreation also often implies outdoor activities (i.e. the Parks and Recreation Department). Answered by natobanato2 - Thu Apr 30 21:57:44 2009 How do I get my business on a gps recreation list? Q. My Regional manager just got a gps for his car and pulled up recreation sites and found martial arts schools and I am wondering how we can be added to the list. Asked by BLACK INK T - Tue Dec 19 13:28:27 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. you may check with navteq who supplies maps for many gps companies. I believe they use Dunn and Bradstreet for their poi database. Answered by Booper - Tue Dec 19 17:19:30 2006 Scooters in the Golden Gate national recreation area?
Q. I am planning a trip to Sausalito in a few days... does anyone know if Gas Powered Motorized Scooters are allowed in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. If so, does anyone know where I can rent a scooter in Sausalito?... What about does anyone know where I can rent a Tandem Bike in Sausalito? Asked by Andrew B - Tue Mar 27 13:13:06 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Although there's no state law against using them on streets (riders must be at least 16 years old and wear helmets), the National Park Service does not allow motorized scooters on any of its off-road trails. Non-motorized bikes should pose no problem. There's really only a few bike shops in Sausalito: A Bicycle Odyssey 1417 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: 415-332-3050 Mike's Bikes of Sausalito 1 Gate 6 Rd Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 332-3200 For motor scooters, you'll have to go to into the city. There are plenty of rental companies operating out of Fisherman's Wharf. And dealers include: San Francisco Moto & Scooter 275 8th St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 437-9430 Motojava 498 9th St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 255-9527 Answered by SFdude - Tue Mar 27 14:22:32 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "recreation"  news.google.com Fairbanks Daily News-Miner fairbanks park managers are continuing development of a 750-acre site in South Fairbanks set to become a public recreation area. ... news.google.com The Casper Star Tribune cheyenne -- A district judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order that restores public access to Hawk Springs State Park until a court hearing ... news.google.com Bartlesville Live Councilors voted to accept the Final Park and Recreation Master Plan prepared by PROS Consulting. The plan included a facilities and programs development ... and more » From Google News Search: "recreation"  exploitz.com 427px x 640px | 70.50kB [source page] National Parks > Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Pictures Previous Picture Next Picture Lake Chelan National Recreation Area picture 1 This photo is part of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area photo collection Other photos in the collection  exploitz.com 427px x 640px | 116.20kB [source page] Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Pictures Previous Picture Next Picture Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area picture 4 This photo is part of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area photo collection Other photos in the collection From Yahoo Image Search: "recreation"  barnesville.com (Walter Geiger) hu, 20 Aug 2009 10:05:25 GM There are many people who go into the . recreation. department, not just employees. The fact that the safe was the only target just indicates someone knew what they were looking for. Don't throw around accusations until an investigation is ...  urbanplacesandspaces.blogspot.com Richard Layman Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:01:00 GM Sure the Department of . Recreation. has ward coordinators and organizes services by wards, but I don't see substantive coordination and management of these spaces within the agency, especially in ways that deliver services of qualityin ...  times-herald.com unknown hu, 20 Aug 2009 06:21:39 GM Online edition of The Times-Herald, Newnan and Coweta County's Online Source. Find the latest local, state, national and international news. View and place classified ads online. From Google Blog Search: "recreation" |
