wonguim wilam is one of Manningham's most popular parks and a major tourist destination. The local community and visitors often use the park for informal recreation activities. For the safety of children, wonguim wilam is a dog free zone.
There are lots of car parks along Yarra Street and at the nearby attractions and facilities. You can park the car at any of the places below:
Catching the bus?
The buses that visit the area are:
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Baby bunnies, guinea pigs and silly chicks will delight guests.
Learn RSPCA's Five Freedoms for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival for and involving seniors. The festival runs from 1 to 31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria.
The 2024 theme is – ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’ – encouraging older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing.
We've put together a Manningham activity guide to help seniors, carers, and family members find fun and affordable events and activities during Seniors Month!
To see what's on, download the 2024 Seniors Month Local Activity Guide or view the events below.
See individual events for booking details.
In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, Manningham Council produces an Annual Report that provides the community with an update of Council's operations during the financial year and contains a range of information including:
Manningham is home to a range of native plants and sites of environmental significance. Learn about the plants and ecology in your local area and how you can help preserve them.
Managing our trees is essential for maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community and surrounding environment. Find out about our street tree planting program, how we manage our trees and how to request a new street tree.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 30 May 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
There is a legal process to enable the planning scheme to be amended. You can find the recent changes to our planning scheme below.
Resolution to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare and exhibit an amendment
Authorisation may or may not be granted by the Minister for Planning, or may granted subject to conditions.
Opportunity for the public, and other key stakeholders, to make a written submission in support of, or objection, to the proposed amendment
Consideration of all written submissions. Council must then decide to either:
Consideration of the submissions by an independent Panel, appointed by the Minister for Planning
Consideration of the Panel's findings and recommendations. Council must then decide to either:
Submission of final adopted amendment by Council to the Minister for Planning for approval
Minister for Planning approves or refuses the amendment
To view all planning scheme amendments, you can:
Want to make the most of your Sunday?
We could all do with less alcohol in our lives. So every Sunday during August Aquarena are offering free access to the centre to push back against boozy weekends and start your week right!
From 8:00am and 10:00am participants get access to:
This offer is for all genders and abilities aged 18 years plus.
Bring your friends and family along to have fun and feed good. Together, let’s take Sundays back!
#SundaySessions #TakeBackSunday
This program is a partnership with Active Manningham, Access Health and Community, and Manningham Council.
Meeting Date: 27 February 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Experience Australia’s most loved sport through AFL Victoria’s free Footy 4 Fun event!
A footy experience full of fun activities, modified games and memorable moments to take home with you - come and try AFL Football.
For ages 5 to 12 years old.
All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
No prior experience required.
Transport systems shape cities, build lifestyles and drive local economies, and a well-integrated transport network often underpins the successful operation of a city.
Focus areas:
Come down to Aquarena and join in a female only workout class.
Each session will cover a different activity. Come to one or come to all of them.
Registration is required. When registering, please specify which classes you wish to attend.
What to wear: active wear and runners.
What to bring: drink bottle, exercise mat (if you have one, for the Pilates and Yoga).
Join us at Manningham Netball as we support the This Girl Can - Victoria campaign, encouraging girls to get active.
This free netball clinic at Mullum Mullum Stadium is for females aged 11 to 15 years. Delivered by Nardelli Coaching, with the assistance of our representative players and a special guest!
We're all about netball and want to introduce to you, why we love the game!
Spots are limited so registration is required.
See you on the courts!
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: water bottle
Roll up! Roll up! Roll up!
Would you like to run away and join the circus?
Your journey starts right here with the Balls Up - Circus workshop.
This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations
Come down to MC Square these school holidays for a free smoothie with a twist.
Kids and adults can make their own pedal powered smoothie with the team from Bike n' Blend.
Dairy free options are available.
This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations
Kickstart the holiday fun!
Join the Football Star Academy for some action-packed fun and games on the field. No previous football (soccer) experience required.
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest now via phone 0424 253 549 or email vic23.football@sportstaracademy.com.
Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Disc Golf is a fun recreational activity for everyone!
The aim of the game is to throw your disc (similar to a frisbee) from the tee pad into the basket in the least number of throws.
At this come and try session members of the Melbourne Disc Golf Club will show you how to hold, throw and putt. Once you've got the hang of how it all works, you'll have the chance to play on the brand new, recently updated course.
No prior experience is required for this event. This event is suitable for families, all ages, all genders and all abilities.
Please note: entry is free but registrations are required.
Ruffey Lake Park Disc Golf Course is located near the Church Road entrance, just off King Street.
This activity is hosted by Melbourne Disc Golf.
Want to find out more about Disc Golf? Visit Melbourne Disc Golf Club.
All day volleyball session for children aged 10 to 16 years.
Volleyball skills, games and activities.
No prior experience required.
Registrations are essential. Contact Manningham Stadiums on 8841 4555 to secure your spot or to find out more.
Active Manningham will be running a free mat Pilates class.
Focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness. Low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout.
Due to limited spaces registration is essential.
