Recreational Space – Forms, Transformations and Innovative Trends in Development

Abstract

The paper presents certain recreation-related phenomena and trends in contemporary urban recreational space. In the first part of the article, based on a literature review, the author classifies recreation phenomena, with reference to tourism and leisure. The analysis concerns theoretical relationships between the geographical and recreational space. The author points to the endogenous and exogenous functions of recreational space. The second part of the article is dedicated to innovative trends in contemporary urban recreational space design, including urban green areas and creative spaces. The author argues that urban recreational spaces are taking more and more experimental and unique forms, becoming better and better defined with regard to functionality, aesthetics or even identity.