What type of ownership results when land is required to always be used for recreational purposes?

The correct answer is the defeasible fee. This type of ownership is characterized by a condition or limitation on the property's use. In this scenario, the land is required to be used specifically for recreational purposes, which is a classic example of a defeasible fee estate.

A defeasible fee allows the owner to possess the property as long as certain conditions are met. If the land is not used for recreational purposes, the original grantor or their heirs may have the right to reclaim the property. This reflects the underlying principle that ownership can come with restrictions based on stipulated conditions, thus maintaining the property's intended use.

In contrast, fee simple absolute estates grant complete ownership without any conditions, allowing the owner to use the property however they wish. Fee simple to a condition subsequent also relates to conditions but has a specific mechanism for reclaiming ownership, which requires an action to be taken when a condition is breached, as opposed to the more automatic transfer of rights associated with a defeasible fee. A non-transferable estate generally does not apply here, as it implies that the ownership itself cannot be transferred, which is not the case with land that carries a condition regarding its use.