Outdoor recreation

300px|thumb|Halley Park in Bentleigh, Victoria|Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia thumb|right|Düden Park sign in Antalya|Antalya, Turkey

Parkour () is a self-led movement practice where practitioners use only the abilities of their bodies to interact with obstacles in any given environment. With roots in military obstacle course training and martial arts, parkour includes flipping, running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, plyometrics, rolling, and whatever is suitable for a given situation. Parkour is an activity that can be practiced alone or with others, and is usually carried out in urban spaces, though it can be done anywhere. It involves seeing one's environment in a new way, and envisioning the potential for naviga

activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord

thumb|Three people birdwatching with binoculars Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device such as binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, watching public webcams, or by viewing smart bird feeder cameras.

thumb|Rafting in Grand Canyon, USA thumb|Rafting in Himachal Pradesh, India thumb|right|Whitewater rafting along the Cagayan de Oro River, Philippines thumb|right|Rafting on the Arkansas River, [[Colorado, US]] thumb|Rafting in Ladakh, India thumb|Rafting in Alaska thumb|Rafting on the Tara river, Bosnia Rafting and whitewater rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk is often a part of the experience.

thumb|A modern-day playground in Argos, Peloponnese, Greece thumb|"The Golem" - a giant monster with three red tongues protruding from its mouth, which serve as playground slides, [[Jerusalem, made by the sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle]] A playground, playpark, or play area is a place designed to provide an environment for children that facilitates play, typically outdoors. While playgrounds are usually designed for children, some are designed for other age groups or older people with disabilities. A playground might exclude children below or above a certain age.

thumb|Rose Pergola at Kew Gardens, London|alt=A open-topped passageway of brick pillars and wooden beams with roses growing around in a garden setting under a blue sky with fluffy clouds

activity where participants jump from fixed objects and use a parachute to break their fall

variant of skydiving activity involving a specially designed suit which offers control surfaces

thumb|A Land Rover Defender 90 off-roading thumb|A Unimog|Unimog U1600 off-roading thumb|4WDs at Fraser Island beach, Australia

Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing or orbing) is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside a zorb, an orb or ball with a smaller ball inside and an air layer in between the two, typically made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills, some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden, or metal ramps. Due to the buoyant nature of the orbs, zorbing can also take place on water, provided the orb is inflated properly and sealed once the rider is insi

recreation engaged out of doors

name for various local and national holidays

A toboggan is a simple sled used in snowy winter recreation. It is also a traditional form of cargo transport used by the Innu, Cree and Ojibwe of North America, sometimes part of a dog train. thumb|Illustration of a toboggan It is used on snow to carry one or more people (often children) down a hill or other slope for recreation, or as a rescue sled. Designs vary from simple, traditional models to modern engineered composites. A toboggan differs from most sleds or sleighs in that it has no runners or skis (or only low ones) on the underside. The bottom of a toboggan rides directly on the snow

Taghazout (Berber: ⵜⴰⵖⴰⵣⵓⵜ, Taɣazut; Arabic: تغازوت) is a small Berber fishing village north of the city of Agadir in southwestern Morocco. The inhabitants are mostly of Berber origin. Fishing, tourism, and the production of Argan oil being the main source of income. In recent years, tourism has been increasing in importance to the local economy and it is a popular surfing destination.

markings that indicate the route of a footpath

jumping off a cliff into a body of water as a form of sport

riding on the exteriors of rail vehicles

A pulk (, , ; ; from ) is originally a Nordic term for a low-slung boat-like sled, sometimes without runners, capable of being pulled by hand on foot or skis, or by light draft animals such as dogs or reindeer. A toboggan could be called a pulk. They are classically made out of wood and other natural materials but are nowadays made of plastic, which makes them inexpensive.

movies shown outdoors

fitness place outside – gym equipment in a public outdoor location

modified table with attached benches, designed for eating a meal outdoors

water feature in gardens

man-made chemical-free swimming pool

land and/or water spaces and associated structures set aside for recreation

shelter constructed in snow by certain animals in the wild, human mountain climbers, winter recreational enthusiasts, and winter survivalists

Czech outdoors pastime

thumb|Hotel Rocamar in Mallorca

subculture

thumb|Surfing is the "grandfather" of all board sports, originating from Polynesian culture thumb|right|Skateboarding was invented as a way for surfers to feel like surfing on land Boardsports are active outdoor sports that are played with any sort of board as the primary equipment. These sports take place on a variety of terrains, from paved flat-ground and snow-covered hills to water and air. Most boardsports are considered action sports or extreme sports, and thus often appeal to youth. Some board sports were marginalized in the past. However, many board sports are gaining mainstream recogn

area for water play that has little or no standing water

modern leisure concept of an artificially-created environment in an urban setting which simulates a public beachfront

youth movement

type of protected area in the United States

public beach where pet dogs are allowed

forest in North Yorkshire, England

right to make a "way" (as in a type of easement) over a piece of land

manual harvesting of fruit

Extreme sport

electrically illuminated trail