Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. Recreation is an activity that people engage in during their free time. It is an essential part of human life and the role recreation plays in our societies has to do with health benefits, economic development, and prevention of crime. This paper is aimed at reviewing the provisions of recreational facilities in Asokoro District with a view to make appropriate planning recommendations. The methods of data collection are primary and secondary sources. The analysis is based on the responses of 302 respondents, from different recreational centers and general public. Different parameters were used to retrieve the information, which was based on socio-economic, socio-cultural, and physical aspects. The summary of findings revealed that more than 75% of the respondents are high income adults who are interested in recreational activities The major problems facing recreation in the area include, encroachment by other land uses long distance, inadequacy and poor maintenance of the recreational facilities. It is recommended that more facilities to be provided in accordance with planning standards and also space allocated for the development of recreational facilities in the districts should be protected by planning laws and regulations.
recreation, facilities, provision, activity, leisure
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