| Springwood is the second largest town
in the Blue Mountains. Springwood was named by Governor Macquarie in 1815 when
the Governor and his wife stopped by a spring for water down a deep glen. The
first Blue Mountains building in the town was a military post erected on Macquarie
Road between Short Street and Homedale Street. A plaque has been erected at this
point. Springwood offers some exciting bush walks...
On the shopping
centre side of the Great Western Highway, Sassafras Gully is accessible from several
roads including Davies Avenue, Sassafras Gully Road, Bee Farm Road, Picnic Glen,
Burns Road and Farm Road. You can choose from short walks through to long walks,
however, be warned there are plenty of steps and as with most bush walks in the
Mountains, you always start at the top, walk to the bottom and then make your
way back up to the top again.
 Some
easier walks can be found in Birdwood Gully on the opposite side of the Great
Western Highway. The main entry points are located on Boomerang Road or via Bednal
Road.
One of the hidden treasures of Springwood is Martin’s Lookout
located at the end of Farm Road. (Farm road is off Burns Road). The lookout is
accessible by car in dry weather and is a short walk from the end of the dirt
road. Martin’s lookout is an ideal peaceful spot to visit to escape from
the world.  If
you like picnics, then Springwood offers beautiful Buttenshaw Park along the Great
Western Highway. The park has well maintained gardens and a play area for the
children. Other parks in Springwood include a few small parks in the centre
of town. There is also a nice picnic area at Picnic Glen not far from the centre
of town. Close to Hawkesbury Road is Else Mitchell Park and close by is
Lomatia Park with an oval and cricket nets.
 Further
down Hawkesbury Road is Springwood’s 18 hole Golf Course opposite Ellison
Public School. Springwood swimming pool adjacent to Buttenshaw Park offers
a 25m indoor pool, gym and fitness centre, and a fun pool complete with waterslide,
fountains and a whilrpool for the young and young at heart.
Springwood World of Tennis can be found at Spring Street (off Burns Road),
other tennis courts are located at Springwood Bowling Club on Macquarie Road.
In 1999 the Springwood Station and the main street of Springwood was attractively
upgraded providing even safer pedestrian access.
 Springwood
centre features a diverse range of shops, several cafes, two historic hotels and
a local library with access to the Internet.
Braemer Historic Gallery
is also open at selected times of the year for exhibitions. Exhibitions generally
consist of contemporary works by local and Sydney artists.
 In
the centre of Springwood is the beautiful Presbyterean Church ideal for the picturesque
wedding.
The Springwood Civic Centre is one of the largest public venues
in the Blue Mountains. The Civic Centre is used once a month
for the Community Markets. It is also the venue for productions
by the Blue Mountains
Musical Society. Springwood really comes alive in April
for Springwood Foundation
Day and in October for Springwood Crazy Day.
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