an open space for public recreation, esp one in a town, with swings and slides, etc, for children
Often (informal) shortened to: rec
Examples of 'recreation ground' in a sentence
recreation ground
After wandering for a while I come to a recreation ground with two old-looking cricket nets.
Scarlett Thomas POPCO (2004)
Opposite our house there is a recreation ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Campaigners say the aim of the memorial's creators was for a permanent sports or recreation ground to serve as a living memorial.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
As, in the event, it was not needed for burial purposes, the land was later converted into a recreation ground for the community.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They had the right to use public loos at a neighbouring recreation ground for ten years.
The Sun (2016)
Outside, diggers are removing the top soil in an attempt to make the recreation ground safe but it is a slow job.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Six caravans and a lorry were parked on the pitch at the councilowned recreation ground.
The Sun (2016)
Despite the cold and the looming burden of festive family responsibilities, several hundred residents gathered on the recreation ground to sing carols by candlelight.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Having climbed through the wreckage of five fallen trees, we reached a recreation ground, where the wind still howled.