i had a plywood clubhouse behind my garage. the creek/railroad tracks/bike path/woods by my my house.
I didn't spend much time in my house as a kid for several reasons. Now I ten to spend a lot of time lounging around. Especially in the day. I love getting out too, but my homes my comfort place now.
I didnt have a safe place. We moved a lot back when I was a kid...And no place was a safe place back then.