Savernake Reserve connects Savernake Court to the Blackburn Road and associated bus stops. It has a seat and is attractively landscaped.
A ramp and landscaping were constructed at the Saveranke Court end to deal with the steep bank into the Reserve.
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… the steep bank into the Reserve. Savernake Court Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Savernake Reserve …
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… to spend some time with the family. Maggs Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Maggs Reserve …
The fun playspace at Maggs Reserve includes a junior play unit with two slides, pommel walk monkey bar and swings. There is a drink fountain and picnic table which is perfect to spend some time with the family.
Access to the reserve is from Ireland Avenue and Maude Avenue. The Reserve provides a path network that allows local residents to utilise these links and also provides an attractive green space within surrounding residential developments for informal recreational pursuits.
Maggs Reserve playspace upgrade
Consultation of the draft playspace concept design for Maggs Reserve closed on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
We're currently reviewing the feedback we received.
We will report back on key outcomes with the final design by the end of May 2024.
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For more information, go to Maggs Reserve Upgrade on YourSay.
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… entrance from Happy Valley Court. Whickson Court Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Happy Valley Reserve …
Play opportunities include traditional play equipment such as a slide, swings, stepping stones, butterfly rocker, monkey bar and a basketball/ netball halfcourt. There are ample seats with shade from the trees. The main entrance is from Whickson Court, with another entrance from Happy Valley Court. Why not ride or walk the quiet local streets when visiting this neighbourhood park?
Suitable age group: All ages
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… and Beverley Hills Primary School. Lionel Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Lionel Reserve …
Lionel Reserve Playground is located on a corner site and contains swings, slide, monkey bar, rocker and fireman's pole. The playspace has a picnic table and is located close to Blackburn Road and Beverley Hills Primary School.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years.
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… grassed space for a run around. Fernlea Crescent Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Fernlea Reserve …
Fernlea Reserve provides a quiet tranquil space to enjoy skyline views from and a play space. The garden beds and seating area provides a relaxing space in the reserve and there is plenty of open grassed space for a run around.
Places and spaces
- welcoming entry through landscaping and rock stairway
- grassed open space area for picnics and ball games
- challenging climbing tower for older children and junior play unit with slide, shop and cubby. A swing set and spinner.
- landscaping including logs and rocks for climbing, balancing and nature play opportunities
- garden beds with shrubs and trees
- seating including park benches and rock walls near the playground for resting and socialising
Getting There
By bus
Fernlea Cres/Blackburn Rd bus stop:
Bus route 905 City - The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy & Templestowe
Fernlea Cres/Andersons Creek Rd bus stop:
Bus route 318 City - Deep Creek
Bus route 906 City - Warrandyte via The Pines SC
By car
On street parking available
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… ring to cater for all ages Whistlewood Close Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Whistlewood Reserve …
A modern playground with excellent play opportunities, including a junior play unit for younger kids, swings, track glider and monkey bars, a picnic table and drinking fountain as well as a basketball ring to cater for all ages.
A fun playspace ideal for the whole family. Bring your lunch and stay for a while. Natural shade is provided by some mature trees. Suitable age group (indicative): 1 to 14 years.
Places and spaces
- Basketball ring
- Netball ring
- Playground
- Drinking Fountain
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… wall and basketball half court. Serpells Road Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Bronte Playground …
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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… gates in the warmer months. 99 Victoria Street Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Victoria Street Playground …
Set among the tranquil walking tracks, families won’t want to leave this adventurous playground. Among the favourites is our playful rock feature, and river bed channel with water play gates in the warmer months.
With the community's input, Victoria Street Playground has been upgraded to include new customised towers and slides, sand play features, extra water play areas and swings.
The playspace also features:
- an adventure play circuit
- expanded sand and water play area
- giant basket swing
- lookout tower with slide and rope play
- additions and improvements to the existing Hummel tower
- inclusive spinner
- three new swing sets
- nature play areas
- fresh landscaping and seating surrounding the playspace
- improved pathways.
The inspiration behind Victoria Street’s play tower
Did you know that the giant play tower at Victoria Street playground is inspired by Manningham’s historic Doncaster Tower? Built by Alfred Hummel in 1879 and located at the top of Doncaster Hill, Doncaster Tower became a popular lookout offering stunning panoramic views and attracting visitors from all over Melbourne.
Although the tower was demolished in 1914, its legacy continues at Victoria Street playground. For more interesting information, including a scale model of the tower, stop by Schramm’s Cottage Museum, off Victoria Street in Rieschiecks Reserve.
Download the Hummel Hunt activity sheet for some extra fun when visiting Victoria Street playground!
How to get there
You can park in the Victoria Street car park, or enjoy the local scenery and arrive by bike.
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… School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family … activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes … met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple causes an upheaval when they decide to …
The Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra-curricular activities.
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple causes an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
The show’s infectious and danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike. This production promotes engagement and encourages the audience clap along and even sing along to the songs they know; it will be a fun filled performance for all to enjoy!
Book by: David Simpatico
Based on a Disney Channel Original movie written by: Peter Barsocchini
Music adapted, arranged and produced by: Bryan Louiselle
Presented by: Wendy Samantha Productions
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Looking to celebrate the end of another great Seniors Festival?
Carol is going to get you moving and grooving in her online dance party exercise class. This event will have you laughing as you step back in time to the days of disco and boot scootin'!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home. A good internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
… vegetation and ‘old’ farmland. Larnoo Drive Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Larnoo Playground …
Larnoo Playground upgrade
We're upgrading the Larnoo Playground in Donvale.
The project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 Open Space Capital Works Program.
Construction is likely to begin in mid to late 2025. This schedule is subject to contractor availability and weather conditions.
For more information, go to Larnoo Playground upgrade on Yoursay.
Larnoo Playground is located next to Gumnut Gully Pre-School on the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park. The playground was upgraded in 2008 with interesting play opportunities in a bushland setting that contains a mix of remnant indigenous vegetation and ‘old’ farmland.
The landscape in the vicinity of the Mullum Mullum has historic value with the dam and remnants of orcharding rows. Play opportunities include a junior play unit with slide, activity panels, climbing frame, swings, crocodile walk and stepping stones, turnover bar and single rocker.
Suitable age group: 0 to 11 years
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… is a larger park with a playspace. Brent Court Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Brent Reserve …
Brent Reserve is a small (1,327m2) local park that provides pedestrian access between Brent and Bicentennial Courts.
Additional tree planting is the only recommended development. Allara Reserve, located 300 metres away, is a larger park with a playspace.
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… climbing web. 157-179 Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Manna Gum …
Located on the Mullum Mullum Trail, Manna Gum playground offers many fun play opportunities in a nature-based setting.
Run through the dry creek bed, hop from rock to rock, and meet the giant platypus in the sand pit before trying the slides, swings, spinners, see-saw, monkey bar and the giant climbing web. It’s a great place for chasey with plenty of shade to rest when you are finished.
There is also a picnic shelter to have your lunch, and families can make a day of it by parking your car at another part of the Mullum Mullum Trail and walking or cycling to the playground.
We're upgrading Manna Gum playspace. For more information, visit YourSay Manningham.
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… children and stay for a chat. Fullwood Parade Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Fullwood Reserve …
Fullwood Reserve provides pedestrian and bicycle access from Fullwood Parade to a secondary entrance into Our Lady of the Pines Primary School. The bench seating, drink fountain and shady trees make it an ideal place for parents to collect their children and stay for a chat.
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… home from shopping or school. Beverley Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Beverley Reserve …
Beverley Reserve is located close to Tunstall Square shopping centre. The highlight however, are the playful life-size toadstools ‘growing’ under the boughs of a big shady oak tree - the perfect place for a fairy party or a detour on the way home from shopping or school.
Other play opportunities include a track glide, monkey bar and swings. There is also a pedestrian link to Talford Road
Suitable age group: 2 to7 years
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… and contains remnant vegetation. Leeds Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Boronia Reserve …
New outdoor fitness station and integrated half court
We're building a new outdoor fitness station and an integrated half court . These works are scheduled to begin in late May and will take around six weeks to complete.
Boronia Reserve is located adjacent to Koonung Creek Linear Park and provides sporting and recreation opportunities for local residents and the wider community. Boronia Reserve has an oval, sports pavilion, carpark, hall used by Phoenix Theatre Group and contains remnant vegetation. The main Koonung Trail runs through part of the Reserve.
Places and spaces
- Sportsground for soccer and cricket
- Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association
- Doncaster Cricket Club
- Koonung Creek Linear Park
Facilities for hire
Boronia Reserve has a soccer ground and cricket pitch available for hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice.
Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life. Carol is here with a 30-minute online exercise class dedicated to balance exercises that will help you improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and of course, your balance!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
… sunset view, with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids marking the start of the Warrandyte …
Mount Lofty bushwalk meanders through gum and tea trees, crosses creeks, and follows the Yarra River before rising to the summit of Mt Lofty.
Starting at the sacred Wurundjeri Bukkertilibul dreaming site on Brushy Creek, we'll follow the river upstream, then head up to one of the highest points in Manningham.
At the summit, enjoy a 360-degree sunset view, with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids marking the start of the Warrandyte Gorge below.
- Rating: difficult (some steep and slippery sections)
- Distance: 5kms
- Time: 2.5hrs
- Bring: a water bottle and a snack
- Wear: sturdy shoes, a hat and weather-appropriate clothing
Bookings are essential. Meeting point to be supplied on booking.
… mature trees and garden beds. Renshaw Street Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Wetherby Reserve …
Wetherby Reserve is a small but attractive reserve located on Wetherby Road immediately opposite the Renshaw Street local shopping centre. A part of Wetherby Road and the indented bus stop have been constructed within the Reserve. It consists of an informal grassed area, with mature trees and garden beds.
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… Centre. On this page 520 Blackburn Road Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia Venue Venues and Facilities … The …
Our Pines Learning and Activity Centre is ideal for meetings, conferences, functions or family occasions and can be hired until 11.00pm, seven days a week. It is located next to the Pines Shopping Centre.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
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How much does it cost?
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Function room - Casual hirer | $122 per hour | $215 per hour |
| Function room - Regular hirer | $40 per hour | $54 per hour |
| Meeting room - Casual hirer | $53 per hour | $60 per hour |
| Meeting room - regular hirer | $33 per hour | $44 per hour |
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can help to organise this for you.
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Take our virtual tour of The Pines Learning and Activity Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.