Recreational Use on Both Sides of Tanta–El-Mahalla El-Kubra Road, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt A Case Study of Event Venues

Recreation is an essential part of human life, and its forms vary depending on individual interests and the surrounding social context. Recreational activities can be group or individual, effective or ineffective, outdoor or indoor, healthy or unhealthy, beneficial or harmful to society. The list of familiar activities is almost endless, encompassing most activities performed by humans. Public places such as parks and beaches are fundamental for practising recreational activities. Recreation offers attract many visitors, and recreation is often supported by their establishment, maintenance, and organization. As for commercial projects related to entertainment, they are considered significant contributors to the economy. One of the most prominent features of the recreational function is that it is one of the functions that received great attention from planners to the extent that some of them suggested building cities surrounded by green lands, called garden cities. Rural areas are characterized by tranquility, natural beauty, clear weather, and a sense of social cohesion. Tanta–El-Mahalla El-Kubra Road has now become one of the most attractive roads for event venues that spread on its both sides, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, as there are 35 halls within a distance of no more than 25 km.