Parks 🏞 Definition and examples of passive and active recreation

[WhenIGrowUp]

I know it sounds stupid, but what's the difference between active and passive recreation? What is a "passive" recreational activity? What is an "active" recreational activity?

Thanks.

 

[The One]

Well.....

Passive recreation= A field of green grass or any open public space concurrently used for another intermittent use/purpose (drainage detention, retention...) Passive most of the time....nice to look at....someone could come along and setup a frisbee golf, coquet or lawn dart game at any time.....
Active recreation= A playground, ball fields, indoor pool/recreation facility, any recreational area that includes significant infrastructure for the purposes of active sports or organized events.

 

[JNA]

Active Recreation -
that involves playing fields and team participation such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse, etc.

Passive Recreation -
without fields, more generally trail- based hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, picnicking, etc.

http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R105.htm

Good definitions at: http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/SCORP/SCORP_final/06_Introduction.pdf