Talk:Outdoor recreation

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Purpose section[edit]

As this article contains original research, yet there are citations for each, I will be taking out original ideas and words that connote original research such as opinion words. For example, 'outdoor recreation can be a social event and is popular amongst families, children and communities.' This is an opinion and contains original research so this can be changed to a broader, unbiased perspective such as 'outdoor recreation can be used for social events.' — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kstan200 (talk • contribs) 05:26, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I agree - and went to make changes but there was a conflict because we're both trying to edit the same article.

Suggestion: 'Outdoor recreation can involve social events that include families, children and communities." CloudilyProbably (talk) 05:45, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Additionally, in the purpose section of this wiki article, it has been written like a personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor's personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic. (February 2019). Therefore, I will be changing 'Although most outdoor recreation is established sports', to 'Outdoor recreation can be used for established sports, and individuals can participate without association with teams, competitions or clubs.' This is now not argumentative and is factual, containing no original research. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kstan200 (talk • contribs) 05:40, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed - please see above comment.

Suggestion: brevity of writing. Remove "any kind of activity", replace with "activities." CloudilyProbably (talk) 05:46, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Another suggestion

"Recreation in nature" should be changed to Outdoor recreation, or outdoor activities. 'Nature' is only one type of location for outdoor recreation, and does not include man-made outdoor structures or environments. CloudilyProbably (talk) 05:47, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Table of activities[edit]

In my opinion, the table of activities is not correct. Why is hiking in the mountains? Why is ATV riding in the forest? I suspect this is all original research.

This should not even be a table: it's a list, and will not be read correctly by screen readers. I'll just convert it to an alphabetical list, unless another editor has a better idea? — hike395 (talk) 12:26, 22 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Physical education[edit]

Types of Recreation 103.255.7.25 (talk) 10:01, 26 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Inclusion of activities in the list[edit]

Not sure of the exact criteria here so if there is one someone can correct me. I've added three common outdoor activities 'Cricket', 'Football', and 'Tennis'. Cricket is almost always done outdoors. The other two CAN be done indoors, but since things like ice skating and driving (go karting) can be too that seems a bad distinction. Football might be a more controversial one considering the sport has different names in different countries. Anyway I think the main criteria of the list should just compile anything a person might want to do outside for exercise, it's both informative and more useful that way. 188.30.69.30 (talk) 18:27, 7 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Given the lede of the article, I would think that activities like sports or games that are purely done as a competition would be excluded from the list. I've removed a few such activities that were in the list. — hike395 (talk) 00:50, 8 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Out door activity[edit]

Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity refers to recreation done outside, most commonly in natural settings. The activities that encompass 105.112.192.69 (talk) 12:37, 13 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]