Blackwood Forest Recreation Park is a protected area located about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) south of the Adelaide city centre in the suburb of Hawthorndene. The recreation park was proclaimed under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 in 2001 to retain land purchased in 1908 by the Government of South Australia for use as open space for recreational purposes. The recreation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.[3][1]
Blackwood Forest Recreation Park South Australia | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
![]() ![]() Blackwood Forest Recreation Park | |
Nearest town or city | Adelaide city centre |
Coordinates | 35°1′42.6″S 138°37′42.96″E[1] |
Established | 1 November 2001 (2001-11-01)[2] |
Area | 21 hectares (52 acres)[2] |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Protected areas of South Australia | |
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National parks |
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Conservation parks |
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Game reserves |
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Recreation parks |
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Regional Reserves |
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Conservation reserves |
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Wilderness Protection Areas |
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Other protected areas |
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Former protected areas |
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