The Parks portfolio is responsible for ensuring all community parks are safe and clean for all residents to enjoy – including Bearbrook Park, Bush Park, Centre Park, Diceman Park, Michael Budd Park, Richard Dagg Park, South Park, Tauvette Park and Woodhill Park. Much of this work is accomplished by one or more students who are engaged to clean the parks in the Summer.
- Tips for Sharing Winter Trails
By Miriam Hampson BCA Environment Committee Blackburn Hamlet is so fortunate to be surrounded by a beautiful Greenbelt and numerous park spaces. In the long months of Covid, the many nature trails available in the community have been a sanity-saver to many! As we head into another winter season, many are braving the cold and - Blackburn Hamlet Parks
Published in The BANAR September 2020. In the fall of 2000 Lois Kemp spearheaded the renaming of parks that would help pass the history of Blackburn onto future generations. A recommendation was sent to the City of Gloucester by the BCA to rename some of the parks in Blackburn Hamlet. The new names highlighted the - Renaming of Parks in Blackburn Hamlet
Published in The BANAR November 2000 The Blackburn Recreation and Parks Board and Blackburn Community Association recently received a submission from Lois Kemp suggesting changes to the names of some parks in the Hamlet. Ms Kemp would like to see parks named to recognize those who in the past either contributed to the creation of - Update on Blackburn Parks and FacilitiesPublished in The BANAR February 2000 by Paul Graham Bearbrook Outdoor Pool The Board Members would like to thank the Pool staff for providing a fun-filled and safe summer. The renovated pool took on a wonderful resort atmosphere especially during the hot spell in July. Parks Inspection The volunteers on the Board performed an inspection
- Parks Update June 1974From The BANAR June 1974 At their April 29/74 meeting, the Township of Gloucester Council approved the hiring of D.W. Graham and Associates (landscape architects) to supervise the completion of basic standards on Bearbrook Park, the construction of a baseball diamond and tennis courts, preparation of concept plan for Bearbrook Park playground and examination of
- Another 12 acres of recreational land for the use of Blackburn Community AssociationPublished in The BANAR September 1972 The Corporation of the Township of Gloucester has leased from the National Capital Commission an area of land oft the south side of lunes Road near Glen Park Drive measuring 650′ x 800′. The Community Association asked the Township to lease some land in this location for use as