Abstract
The leisure experience has been typically described as consisting of time, activity, or a state of mind. Seldom have leisure researchers, except in the area of outdoor recreation, examined the prominence of geography or space as it contributes to the recreation experience (Wearing, 1996). What enables public space in cities or private space at home to become a place for leisure? Further, how are these sites used as opportunities for empowerment and as sites of resistance? The purpose of this paper is to share some reflections and propose the need to explore the relationship between space and the creation of place related to the theorized meanings of leisure for individuals and groups. We identified six approaches for discussing these connections: place as a container, placelessness, place and time, place as a state of mind, identity and social relationships, and place and power. An overarching theme is that a space cannot be disassociated from the practice of the people who use the space and define the place. This discussion may lead to further empirical observation and implications for improving the quality of leisure experiences.
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