Clean Up Australia Day is happening on Sunday 2 March, come along and help keep our beautiful city clean.
We would love our community members to join our Councillors and staff at Boronia Reserve - 105 Leeds Street, Doncaster East (meet in car park).
We will be conducting our litter collection along Koonung Creek Linear Park.
Each participant will be issued with gloves and litter collection gear.
BBQ lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.
The Centre is purpose built to accommodate a wide variety of functions such as conferences, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and community events.
The main function room can seat up to 400 people for a dinner dance. It can be separated into smaller rooms for the more intimate occasion, or can seat 450 people theatre style.
The Function Centre has a selection of caterers with varying cuisines and menus to choose from, and offers a variety of hire packages.
Equipped with state of the art technology to manage the most professional presentation, the Function Centre can readily host conferences and executive seminars.
Manningham Function Centre opened its doors in August 2001.
To request a booking, visit the Manningham Function Centre website.
The 5.7 hectare Ted Ajani Reserve provides sporting, recreational and meeting facilities for Bulleen and Lower Templestowe residents and the wider community. The reserve offers facilities for tennis, cricket, football, scouts, community groups, two community halls, and a children’s playspace, and as such is very densely developed.
Ted Ajani Reserve also plays an important role in the network of pedestrian links and safe crossing points over major roads, with links to the south via David Road to the Manningham Road pedestrian overpass, and an off-street link to the Thompsons Road pedestrian crossing. It is important to ensure that the link between David Road and Manningham Road is retained into the future.
Located on Hazel Drive, the playground is accessible to the surrounding local residents. Play opportunities include a combination unit with a track glide and slide plus swings and a see-saw. Check out the exciting balancing and rotating play equipment suited to older children.
Suitable age group: 1-14 years
The outdoor exercise equipment was installed in partnership between Council and the Victorian Government to encourage residents to get active in their local parks in Manningham. The equipment is easy to use and has been designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Some of it has been designed by physiotherapists to improve the health and well being of older adults to prevent falls and maintain independent living, by improving their balance, hand eye coordination and movement in the joints such as shoulders, wrist and fingers. The equipment is available everyday for community use.
Main carpark entry via Thompsons Road.
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress.
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.
Tatterson Reserve is a small reserve prominently located on the corner of Meredith Avenue and Tatterson Court. Jenkins Park and playspace are located 300 metres to the east.
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.
Road improvements, targeted education and speed zone reviews are key priorities in Manningham’s draft Road Safety Strategy 2025-2035.
Manningham Council is seeking feedback on the draft strategy, which includes clear objectives and a detailed action plan for implementation. It aims to enhance road safety - reducing traffic-related accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said it will serve as a roadmap for proactive projects and programs over the next decade.
“We’re committed to improving our transport system as we strive for ‘vision zero’ – where nobody is seriously injured or killed on our roads,”
“To plan for safer roads, we needed to first understand the local issues and experiences of road users in Manningham,” said Cr Diamante.
“We received more than 200 responses to last year’s community survey, which told us what matters most to our community.
“Now we want to ensure the proposed strategy and action plan accurately reflects community priorities,” she said.
The proposed actions include:
The draft strategy was developed using local road safety data, input from road safety partners and aligns with State and Federal strategies.
Community to have their say
Have your say on the draft Road Safety Strategy 2025-2035 by completing the survey via Your Say Manningham, until 21 February 2025.
Feedback from community and Councillor consultations will inform the final version of the Road Safety Strategy. It will be presented for Council endorsement in early 2025.
For more information, go to Your Say Manningham – subscribe to the project to receive email updates.
The playspace at Joroma Reserve features a combination unit with slide, tyre obstacle, triple swing set, spring rocker, picnic table and seating.
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.
Manningham DISC is a stadium located in a large area of open space which provides a range of sporting and recreational opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is managed by Aligned Leisure.
Visit Manningham DISC on the Active Manningham website to learn more about their available activities and programs.
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park. Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range, visit the Blue-tongue Bend Chapel and then traverse the shaly escarpment to the old Stane Brae farm. Enjoy morning tea at the best beach in Wonga Park before returning past a 400+ year old Red Box tree near the old dairy.
As part of the Ruffey Lake Park Masterplan, we are developing a tree walk to promote environmental education and appreciation.
This multi-year project will enhance the park’s natural beauty and provide an educational tour of trees in Manningham.
The tree walk will feature a mix of indigenous, native, climate-resilient and exotic trees.
To create this walk, we are scheduling staged works.
Stage one will begin on 13 May 2025 in the space across from the Victoria St Playground. This stage will involve pruning and removing non-indigenous vegetation, woody weeds and trees in poor condition. This will allow space to plant new trees.
In response to removing low-quality trees, we will plant 10 new trees for every one removed. This replanting effort is on top of our ongoing tree planting program, which has been underway for the past three years.
We will then focus on preparing the soil from June to November 2025 (stage two).
Stage three will commence in May 2026, with planting additional trees.
The Ruffey Lake Park Masterplan outlines a 15-year vision for the park’s design, development and management.
Before being endorsed by Council in 2021, the Masterplan’s development involved a comprehensive review of background documents, extensive engagement with the community, and consultation with key external and internal stakeholders.
More than 1,000 community members provided feedback over two rounds of community consultation.
Learn more at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/ruffey-lake-park.
A newly developed area of Ruffey Lake Park with a ninja warrior course for those seeking action, and a beautiful covered lookout deck for relaxing and gentle exercise.
The ninja warrior course offers a fun way to develop strength and agility. Try it on your own, test yourself against friends or take part in community championships.
Visit Park Warrior to find out more about the course, including:
Important
This equipment is designed for use by people over the age of 12 years. It is recommended to supervise younger children around this equipment.
Perfect for a session of yoga, pilates or just admiring the view. The lookout space includes:
This space is intended for use by a range of different activities. Keep a look out for 'come and try' events on the deck.
There are BBQs and drinking fountains nearby.
The nearest public toilets are located a five-minute walk away at The Boulevarde playspace.
The closest on-street parking is at the northern end of The Boulevarde, access off King Street. Alternatively, you can park at The Boulevard Playground carpark nearby and enjoy the local scenery while you walk there.
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 cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park follows the course of the Koonung Creek (and the Eastern Freeway) which forms the boundary of Manningham, Whitehorse and some of Boroondara.
The Linear Park is a significant recreation corridor offering opportunities for walking, cycling and dog walking.
The landscape character of the Linear Park offers a mix of natural settings, indigenous bushland and open parkland.
The Linear Park contains the Koonung Trail, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians which has good connections to on-road paths, and links directly to the Main Yarra Trail and the EastLink Trail.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park is approximately 10 kilometres in length from Thompsons Road, Bulleen to Springvale Road, Donvale.
The Koonung Trail is the main commuter trail between Springvale Road and Burke Road where it joins the Main Yarra Trail.
The Koonung Trail crosses to the south side of the Eastern Freeway at Church Road, Doncaster.
West of Church Road there is the secondary bicycle route on the north side of freeway. Trail markers clearly identify the different routes.
For more information about the using Koonung trail, download the trail guide.
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.
Presented by the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) and Manningham Council,
Join the ASV with a stargazing evening at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe. ASV astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and demonstrators.
Bring a torch covered with red cellophane (to keep your night vision), mosquito repellent and warm clothes. Telescopes will be set up on the grassy field near the Parks Victoria Office. Expect evening dew and a cold evening. Children will especially appreciate warm footwear and snacks!
Please reverse your car into the parking space to reduce headlight shine on exit.
This event may be cancelled due to cloud cover (more than 25 percent cover) or in the event of a total fire ban or bad weather. Please provide a relevant contact mobile phone number or email for an automated update on any event changes.
Participant information:
As part of the Inspired Living Series and National Recycling Week, Nina Gbor and fellow panel members will discuss sustainable fashion in a circular economy at the Manningham Function Centre.
Nina Gbor:
Nina is a sustainable fashion educator, international speaker, sustainability consultant, and Founder of Eco Styles. Nina is also the Director of the Circular Economy and Waste Program at The Australia Institute and has been featured on the ABC's War on Waste. Nina will talk about her journey into sustainable fashion and discuss the collaborative effort needed to address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry.
Courtney Holm:
Courtney is a circular fashion systems designer, thought leader and entrepreneur. She founded experimental circular fashion label A.BCH in 2017 and built it into a world leading example of what circular fashion could aspire to. In early 2024, she made a strategic decision to step away from making new clothes in order to focus on industry wide solutions. Courtney is the founder and CEO of Circular Sourcing - a climate tech platform turning surplus textile waste into resource. Courtney's expertise is in circular design for clothing, material flows and circular systems design. The heart of her practice is industry transformation for sustainable and equitable futures.
Jenna Flood:
Jenna is a slow fashion advocate whose main focus is helping people understand the issues that surround fast fashion. She advocates for sustainable alternatives such as pre-loved, vintage and clothing made with sustainable practices. Jenna believes in slowing down our clothing consumption by curating capsule wardrobes and buying for long term investments instead of purchasing on a whim or following short trends. She hopes that in the future, more people invest in the sharing economy by renting or borrowing garments instead of owning them.
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Styles Reserve is a pleasant pedestrian link between Barooga Drive and Styles Court. A path at the Styles Court end leads to ‘100 Steps’ down to Barooga Court.
The pedestrian link can also be used to access Wonga Park Primary School and Dudley Reserve. Scattered indigenous plantings are located at the Styles Court end. The nearest playspace is 300 metres away in Dudley Reserve.
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.
Rowland Reserve is a small undeveloped reserve located at the end of Rowland Court on the eastern edge of the municipality. Informally, it provides access to the adjacent grounds of a Calvary Bible College. ...
Rowland Reserve is a small undeveloped reserve located at the end of Rowland Court on the eastern edge of the municipality. Informally, it provides access to the adjacent grounds of a Calvary Bible College.
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.
McLachlan Reserve is located on the corner of Porter and McLachlan Streets in close proximity to Westerfolds Park, 50 metres from the Yarra River and 25 metres from the Westerfolds Biosite.
The reserve could be important in adding to the very narrow Yarra River vegetation corridor in this location. A landscape plan should be prepared for the planting of clumps of native vegetation in the reserve and the adjacent road reserve.
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.
Open Day at the Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club welcoming members and new families.
Ample car parking available.
Everyone welcome.
Find out more about the Wonga Park Netball Courts redevelopment....
UPDATED: 28 March 2025 partnership details and timeline
Improving our local sporting facilities is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
In partnership with the Australian Government through the Play Our Way Funding Program, we're upgrading the netball courts and flood lighting at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.
The project will involve:
Stage 1
Stage 2
This project will be delivered as part of our 2025/26 Capital Works Program.
Works will take place at the Wonga Park Netball Courts at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.
Stage 1 construction is scheduled to begin in June 2025 with an expected duration of five months. This schedule is subject to weather conditions.
Stage 2 will follow the completion of Stage 1 works.
The need to upgrade this facility was identified through a Netball Victoria Facility Audit and is planned as part of our Wonga Park Reserve Masterplan.
The existing facilities, including lighting, must be upgraded to comply with the latest Netball Victoria and industry guidelines.
The project will also provide new player shelters and a multipurpose facility, including a toilet and scorers shelter to support local clubs and communities who use the facility.
The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.
You may notice:
Please follow the directions of staff and signs to move safely around the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the facilities in your area.
If you have any questions about this project, contact us.
Gainsborough Reserve is a pleasant small corner reserve that provides green space for informal recreation.
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.
Corsican Reserve ia a grassed corner reserve located 350 metres from two playspaces at Schafter Drive and Larnoo Drive on the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park.
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.
