Things were relatively less expensive. Our largest city park which featured the Zoo was free. When I was younger our family would meet up with other folks at the park to barbeque, play badminton and maybe horse shoes. read more
The big difference is they didn't spend 93.2% of their recreation and leisure time glued to their smartphones. People experienced life and leisure in the moment. The didn't need an app or social media approval to validate their participation in an activity. read more
Recreation and Leisure in the 1950's-1960's Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Leisure in the 1950's and 60's was the stepping stone to what is now some of the most popular recreation/leisure activities today. From basketball to the popularity of music a lot can be attributed by the starts they had in the 50's and 60's. read more
1960's Leisure Time For me, being a bloke, many things spring to mind about becoming a teenager and not being a teenager anymore during the 60's - Scouting, Youth Clubs, Gigs and chilling out! From the ordinary Scouting days I went into Senior, then Rover scouting. read more