The Won Wron Recreation Reserve is a vital, multi-use community hub located in the small rural locality of Won Wron. While the local primary school closed in the 1990s, the reserve—alongside the local hall and the CFA—remains one of the core community focuses keeping this historic timber and dairy locality connected.
The reserve serves a diverse mix of local and visiting users, acting as both a sports ground and a launching pad for regional recreational events.
Local Sports Clubs & Community Groups
- Yarram Cricket Club: Local sports teams utilize the reserve’s grounds for matches, training, and community gatherings, making it a social anchor for families in the wider Yarram and Won Wron area.
- The Recreation Reserve Committee & Local Farmers: Managed and maintained by dedicated local volunteers, the reserve frequently hosts community meetings, local markets, and collaborative events that bring regional farmers and residents together.
Motorsport & Trail Riding Enthusiasts
- Vinduro (Vintage Enduro) Clubs: The reserve is highly regarded as a prime event base for organized motorcycle events, such as the annual VERi (Vintage Enduro Riders Inc) Vinduro.
- Because the reserve sits adjacent to the vast Won Wron and Mullungdung State Forests and nearby HVP timber plantations, riders use the reserve as a Parc Fermé (impound/staging yard) and registration hub before setting off on 50km to 100km trail loops.
Nature Lovers & Campers
- Bushwalkers and Birdwatchers: Positioned right on the edge of local native bushland, the reserve is a starting point for visitors exploring nearby trails, including the historical Old Railway Walk. Users frequently spot native wildlife like eastern grey kangaroos, emus, black wallabies, and echidnas.
- Self-Contained Campers: While nearby sites like White Woman’s Waterhole handle the bulk of dedicated forest camping, the recreation reserve often accommodates overflow visitors, self-sufficient travelers, and event entrants looking for a grassy, accessible space to base themselves.
When large-scale events are hosted at the reserve, it transforms into a bustling marketplace. Local coffee vendors, food trucks, and catering groups set up on-site, drawing in around 20–30 local volunteers to run operations. These gatherings funnel crucial economic support into nearby Yarram by filling local motels, pubs, and fuel stations.
