Recreation \Rec”re*a”tion\ (-?”sh?n), n. [F. r['e]cr['e]ation,
L. recreatio.]
The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated;
refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil;
amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Re-creation \Re`-cre*a”tion\ (r?`kr?*?sh?n), n. [See
{Re-create}.]
A forming anew; a new creation or formation.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

recreation
n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; “scuba
diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”; “for
recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword
puzzles”; … [syn: {diversion}]
2: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews
your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time
for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous
recreation with his friends” [syn: {refreshment}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

re-creation
n : the act of creating again
Source: WordNet® 2.0