Engaged in as a pastime. Synonyms:amateur, unpaid."Gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals" , "Recreational golfers" , "Reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating" , "Unpaid extras in the documentary"
... and Saint Lawrence Seaway are two important waterways; significant domestic commercial and recreational use of Intracoastal Waterway on central and south Atlantic seaboard and Gulf ... — The 2001 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.