1899 15 May 6/3 When the successful man of today recalls the space of his play areas in childhood..he realizes the handicap of the city child as regards room and facilities to play.
1925 4 112/2 The increase in play areas and in the number of cities establishing organized recreation is commensurate with other lines of advance.
1990 R. Staines ii. 15 Do you need to consider other ancillary facilities, i.e. toilets, picnic area, children's play area, etc.?