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Recreation is a form of entertainment derived from physical activities, without artificial rules. Recreation is the use of time in a non-profitable way, in many ways also a therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner, usually one which is much different from day to day worries, stresses and activities.

Related categories:

• Category:Games for entertainment defined by a set of rules
• Category:Hobbies for entertainment that is more sedentary

See also categories: Entertainment, Leisure, Leisure activities, Outdoor recreation, Society, and Sports