Water-based recreation

Design for Outdoor Recreation 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Simon Bell
DOI: 10.4324/9781003644910-12
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Abstract

This chapter covers the means of access to, on and into water. This includes swimming, bathing, boat launching, safety and facilities associated with water recreation. It has been expanded to reflect the increased focus of water and its role in health and wellbeing as well as recent developments in water-based recreation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Recreation Leisure Wilderness Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Design for Outdoor Recreation
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
185–197
Publication date
14 September 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter