Zoning Dictionary

A fenced or enclosed space, at or above finished grade, which is equipped with play facilities and designed for use by children.

An area of landscaped open space equipped with children’s equipment such as slides, swings or wading pools.

One or more buildings used for sleeping accommodation, the preparation and serving of food and/or sport and recreation facilities, operated under single ownership and intended for recreational purposes on a temporary or seasonal basis. A privately owned and operated establishment which operates throughout all or part of the year for recreational, educational or religious purposes, […]

A building of part of a building use exclusively by the members and guests of a club for social, recreational or athletic activities. A non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on social, cultural, athletic and/or recreational activities. An association of persons whether under the aegis of a corporate entity or not which have a common objective, […]

Any open space or recreational area, other than a public park, owned and operated or maintained in whole or in part for profit by a private club or fraternal organization for members only, and may include therein one or more swimming, wading and boat facilities, picnic area, ski area, gardens or refreshment rooms. An open […]

A building used for the preservation or exhibition of collections of paintings or other works of art and devoted primarily to the recreation or education of the public.

An area of public land specifically defined or set aside for use by and for the general public in both active or passive recreational uses; and includes all landscaping, facilities and apparatus, playing fields, utilities, buildings and other structures that are consistent with the general purposes of public parkland, and whether or not such recreational […]

The use of land, or building, or structure or part thereof where saunas or public baths are made available for public use for a fee and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include other associated facilities such as whirlpools, swimming pools, and coffee shops, but shall not include a body-rub parlor.

An area that is open and accessible to people. Common examples include roads, paths, sidewalks, parks, public squares, natural areas, beaches and public buildings such as libraries.