recreational
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃənəɫ// UK //ɹˌɛkɹiːˈeɪʃənəl// recre·ation·al
adj. done for enjoyment or fun when you are not working. It describes activities you do to relax or be active in your free time.
adj. relating to or denoting activities carried out for pleasure and relaxation rather than for work or professional purposes.
The park offers many recreational activities like hiking and cycling.
The city council is investing in new recreational facilities to encourage residents to stay active during the weekends.
While some view the sport as a serious competitive pursuit, the majority of participants engage in it for purely recreational reasons, seeking social connection and physical health.
From recreation + -al.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.