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Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee Update

Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee Announcement:

We’re excited to announce that as we move forward, our committee is focusing on fostering greater connection and communication with our community. We’re a group of passionate volunteers who are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beautiful spaces in Blackwood that we all cherish. Please note that many on the committee are new and are adjusting to the responsibilities of our roles as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and support as we learn and grow together in serving our community.

What We Manage:

• Blackwood Cricket & Recreation Reserve

• Blackwood Mechanics Institute Reserve

• Blackwood Mineral Springs & Tourist Park

• Blackwood Public Park & Recreation Reserve

• Blackwood Swimming Pool Reserve

• Jack Cann Reserve

• Povey’s Road Reserve

These reserves play a vital role in our community, providing spaces for sports, recreation, and conservation. Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels informed and involved in the care and use of these special places.

Looking Ahead: We’ll be sharing more updates about our activities, upcoming events, and how you can get involved.

Published: 2nd Sep 2024 - Article Viewed 3,048 Times

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Blackwood Christmas Craft Afternon

Start the School Holidays with some Christmas fun at the Blackwood Caravan Park. All ages welcome and only $4 per child!

Published: 11th Dec 2025 - Article Viewed 1,838 Times

Relief Manager Wanted – Caravan Park

We’re after a hands-on, friendly Relief Manager to help run our park while the permanent managers are away.
If you love working with people, aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, and know your way around bookings and basic maintenance — this could be a great fit.
What’s Involved:
- Office work:
- - Taking bookings, answering calls and emails, and welcoming guests.
- Cleaning:
- - Keeping our amenities blocks, BBQ areas, and common spaces clean.
- General Maintenance:
- - Basic handyman jobs, garden tidying, spotting any safety issues around the park.
- Customer Service:
- - Making sure guests have a great stay and sorting out any little issues with a smile.

Who We’re Looking For
Some experience in parks, motels, tourism, or hospitality
Handy with tools and basic repairs (preferred but not needed)
Good with booking systems (or willing to learn!)
Common-sense, reliable, and great with people
Happy to work independently and problem-solve on the go
Available to start from 23th May through to 1st July
How to Apply
Sound like you?
Send your resume and a quick cover letter by 5pm Monday 5th May 2025 to:
blackwoodcrownreserves@yahoo.com.au
We’d love to hear from you!

Published: 28th Apr 2025 - Article Viewed 3,209 Times

Crown Reserves

About: Crown Reserves

Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee of Management Inc. has responsibility to manage, improve, maintain & control 7 sites in Blackwood. These are:

Blackwood Cricket & Recreation Reserve - sport,public recreation, picnicking & toilet facilities;
Blackwood Mechanics Institute Reserve - public hall & amenities & (registered but inactive) kindergarten;
Blackwood Mineral Springs & Tourist Park - mineral springs, caravan park & camping, river walks, picnicking & toilet facilities;
Blackwood Public Park & Recreation Reserve - includes Tennis Courts & the Old Bowling Green, bushwalking;
Blackwood Swimming Pool Reserve including the Swimming Hole - recreation, conservation, observation, bushwalking & picnicking;
Jack Cann Reserve - conservation, observation & bushwalking, and
Povey’s Road Reserve - observation & bushwalking.

Below the updates are maps of the areas Crown Reserves looks after, click on each for a larger view.