This paper is aimed to know the meaning of recreation itself. The writing method that the author uses in the preparation of this paper is the literature method, which is a research that is driven to research and solve problems by taking several books that are related to other related papers or literature and using articles from the internet. Recreational Education is a non-formal education program that provides opportunities for each individual to develop physical skills, social attitudes, mental habits and appreciation (psycho-social) and intellectual skills (cognitive) in a harmonious and proportional manner which in turn will shape personality and personality.