How are Labyrinths Used in Recreation?
Labyrinths and mazes have been part of recreational life for millennia. They were used in conjunction with sophisticated games in ancient Greece on through the medieval period in Europe. Scant records exist about dances and games played in labyrinths in medieval churches and more recently in labyrinths, especially those still found in England and across Scandinavia. When formal gardens and parks arose during the Renaissance in Europe, they at times included labyrinths and mazes. Today, labyrinths are undergoing a modern revival in response to the contemporary needs of our times. As cultural enhancements to modern parks, labyrinths are flexible in their ability to meet both the contemplative and active recreational needs of park users, making them unique features that almost everyone can use and benefit from. As the centerpiece or destination point of serene settings in public parks, labyrinths are quiet oases where people can pause, step out of the frenetic pace of life, and take time
