Allara Reserve playground offers many opportunities to play games, run, climb, swing, hang, rock, slide and balance.

Places and spaces

Highlights of the recent upgrade include:

• colourful and adventurous play equipment
• high rope climbing cube
• tunnel slide
• triple swing set
• junior slide
• cubby house with activity panels that cater for all ages
• landscaping
• new seating
• drinking fountain
• newly planted trees

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Clematis Reserve is a relatively large grassed Reserve.  Access from Glamis Street to the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park is nearby.

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Hermann Reserve provides conservation value, as part of the Porter Street, Biosite 35 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. This includes significant remnant Red Gum trees and additional Red Gums that have naturally regenerated in the vegetated parts of the Reserve. Further planting of Red Gums in some areas that are currently mown is supported.

The reserve provides pedestrian access between Hermann Court, Dora Court and Porter Street and an attractive green buffer in this residential area. There is a Melbourne Water main drain running through the reserve and a natural wetland area. The walking/ bicycle path along Porter Street has been upgraded.

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Carisbrook Reserve is located next door to Donburn Primary School and has a swing set under the shade of large Eucalypt trees.

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Thomas the Tank is the highlight of Bebs Reserve playground. Other fun play opportunities include a climbing web, rocker, swings and a  junior unit with a slide.  There is also plenty seating under the trees to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day.

Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years

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Yanggai Barring Linear Park is an area of remnant bushland (Andersons Creek/Colman Park, Biosite 27) surrounded by a low density residential neighbourhood.

Dogs are prohibited from all areas except the main walking trail.

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Kyrenia Reserve provides important pedestrian access for local residents to other local streets, nearby Warrandyte High School and the bus stops on Ringwood Warrandyte Road. The Reserve is mostly an open grassed area with scattered indigenous trees.

Pedestrian Links

• Kyrenia Court
• Jennifer Court
• Mahoneys Court

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The playground at Kevin Reserve consists of multi play unit, swing, rocker, nature play elements and seating . There is a  charcoal coloured concrete path connecting from the street.

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Snow Gum Reserve is accessible from Snow Gum Road, Sanders Road and Sabason Court. It is an attractive and prominent local park with some trees and garden beds.

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Murillo Reserve is an attractive ‘green buffer’ within this residential area. There is a picnic table and a landscaped frontage and its usage may increase with some further canopy tree planting in the reserve.

Play and informal recreation opportunities are well provided at nearby Ruffey Lake Park.

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Tindals Wildflower Reserve is a special remnant of significant bushland featuring native orchids. Council will preserve the natural habitat and biodiversity to ensure the long term integrity of the area is protected.

The reserve has value and provides interest to plant specialty groups, photographers, naturalists, artists and the general public for nature appreciation and environmental education, and is used in research projects on flora.

Places and spaces

• Wildflowers
• Bushland

Please don't bring your dog

The reserve is a designated dog and cat prohibited area due to the ecological values, including the fenced area of Diane Court Bushland.

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Apple Blossom Reserve is well located within easy access of three quiet local streets. Play opportunities include rockers, tunnel, swings, climbing wall and on-ground activities for toddlers.

The paths make it accessible for prams and children learning to ride bikes and scooters. There is also a picnic table.  

Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years

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The playground, upgraded in 2017, has a large swing set suitable for all ages, plus a see-saw and a digger for all the young construction enthusiasts. Perfect for local children to meet friends and run about.

Winbrook Reserve also serves as a very handy pedestrian thoroughfare between Winbrook Court, Tiffany Court and Williamsons Road.

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A fun playspace with multi-age play equipment including a unit with a slide,  double swing set, monkey bars, spinner, stepping logs and seating. A basketball half court for older children, with a concrete path connecting these spaces.

Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years

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Bronte Playground, located at the southern end of Green Gully Linear Park was upgraded in 2010.  The play equipment caters well for all ages and the areas also includes a hit up wall and basketball half court. Its main frontage is to Serpells Road but it connects to the north via Bronte Rise to Jenkins Playground.

There is a bus stop directly outside on Serpells Road and the playground is in the catchment of two primary schools. This locality is well catered for with play and informal recreation opportunities and no further development is required.

Places and Spaces

Our playground includes:

• Playground
• Parking
• Basketball half court
• Hit up wall
• Shelter
• Drinking fountain

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Acheron Reserve is a great spot for a picnic and some ball sports. It features a basketball half court, play equipment for pre-school and primary aged school children, and picnic tables and bench seats under large shady trees.

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Recently upgraded and tucked away to best suit local residents, June Reserve has a number of fun climbing activities as well as a slide unit and swing set to entertain children of all ages. Another fun playground for the residents of Templestowe.

Suitable age group: 2 to 6 years

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Koonung Park provides an important function in Manningham’s open space network as a sporting and recreation facility. The Reserve contains a sportsground, community tennis courts, exercise equipment, playground (2-8 years), toilets, treed open space and a hall for hire (Koonarra Hall).

Koonung Park adds to the ‘green’ buffer between the Eastern Freeway and residential area and the Red River Gums in the south-west corner are an important element. The Reserve is accessible from the adjacent Koonung Creek Linear Park, nearby bus stops, early childhood learning centre and the local street network.
 

Places and spaces

• Sportsground - football and cricket (turf wicket)
• Basketball/soccer court
• Community tennis courts 
• Koonarra Hall (available for hire)
• Toilets
• Barbecue
• Off street carpark
• Bulleen Cricket Club
• Bulleen Cobras Football Club
• Playground
• Exercise equipment
• Drink fountain
• Access to Koonung Creek Linear Park (shared trail)
   

Koonung Park playground

This playground offers play opportunities for all ages, in a lovely park setting under some large gum trees. Bring a footy along as well to test your skills on the handball game. The playground is very close to the Koonung Creek Linear Trail, offering a great excuse to extend your park visit with a walk or bike ride.

Suitable age group: 2-10 years
 

Exercise equipment

Exercising at your local park is a great way to improve health and wellbeing. Koonung Park is one of three reserves in Manningham to have exercise equipment installed as part of a grant from the State Government's 2015 Community Facility Funding Program. The exercise and stretching equipment suitable for adults includes a sit up bench, power bike, cross trainer, free runner, push up bars and a body flexor.
 

Community courts

This 1 community basketball/soccer court and 2 community tennis courts that are free for the public for recreation use. 

Court hire is free during the day. Fees apply for floodlight use in the evening ($10 an hour). The booking system automatically unlocks the gates for access and turns the lights on. 

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Public transport

There are various bus routes along nearby Thompsons Road, Bulleen. These include bus routes; 200, 905, 305, 203, 205, 280. 

Facilities for hire

Koonung Park offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.

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