A playing field is a field used for playing sports or games. They are generally out doors, but many large structures exist to enclose playing fields from bad weather. Generally, playing fields are wide expanses of grass, dirt or sand without many obstructions. More recently, some types of fields have begun using a synthetic grass-like material called AstroTurf, but its use is often controversial.
There are a variety of different commonly used fields, including
The term is also used for collectable card games, where it refers to the area that the cards are placed during gameplay.
