Formerly known as McGowans Reserve, Flora Reserve is essentially part of a Mullum Mullum Creek tributary and is located in an informal treed bushland setting.
The only access to the reserve is from Flora Road.
Formerly known as McGowans Reserve, Flora Reserve is essentially part of a Mullum Mullum Creek tributary and is located in an informal treed bushland setting.
The only access to the reserve is from Flora Road.
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Hodgson Reserve is a local reserve with a playspace, picnic area and plenty of shade.
The reserve features a:
Hodgson Reserve is located on busy Thompson Road. There is pedestrian access via Hodgson Street and Jeffrey Street.
There is also a bus stop for the 905 outside 259 Thompsons Road or Pathway Baptist Church.
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Eric Reserve has a play unit with slides, monkey bars, and a covered platform along with double swings, picnic table, drinking fountain and seating . New trees have planted for natural shade.
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Niland Reserve is adjacent to Templestowe Park Primary School and provides pedestrian access into the school.
The reserve provides an attractive green space within the residential area and Mandella Reserve is located only 120 metres away, on the opposite side of the school oval. There are no plans to develop this reserve any further.
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Michael Reserve is a small reserve with a playspace, plenty of seating and some shade.
The reserve features a:
Michael Reserve is located on the corner of Michael Street and Roma Court. There is on-street parking available.
There is also a bus stop for 305, 309 and 903 a short walk away outside 287 Manningham Road.
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Kerry reserve is a local reserve with a playspace, picnic area and ball court.
The reserve features a:
Kerry Reserve is located on quiet Kerry Court.
There is also a bus stop for the 279, 295 and 318 a short walk away, outside 18 Victoria Street.
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Crawford Reserve is a local reserve with a playspace, picnic area and plenty of open space.
The reserve features:
Crawford Reserve is on Crawford Road, behind Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre. There is pedestrian access via Ironbark Drive and Williamsons Road.
There is also a nearby bus stop for the 279, 293 and 902 outside Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Williamsons Road.
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Swanston Reserve offers a variety of informal recreational opportunities including skateboarding, play equipment and basketball. The Lower Templestowe Pre-school is also located on this site. Swanston Reserve is well used and popular with local residents and skateboarders from all over the municipality. The Reserve has pedestrian access from Swanston St and Alison Ave.
The centre piece of the playspace is a tall tower with multiple decks, climbing ladders and a long tube slide.
In addition to swings and slides there’s loads of nature play amongst the trees and on the logs and rocks defining the mulched play areas.
The space is well catered for with an accessible picnic shelter and public toilets just across the way in the old scout hall.
The Bulleen Bowl is famous for its retro feel. Initially built in 1982, the park has seen local skaters hone their skills for over 40 years.
New and improved, the 2023 upgrade works at the Bowl involved resurfacing the original snake run to make it smoother and adding a whole new street course zone, nearly doubling the area. The skatepark features a retro colour scheme to reflect its 80s heritage and includes:
The facility is perfect for all ages, including young children learning to ride a skateboard, BMX or scooter.
The new extension and refurbished snake run make this a great park. So if you haven't skated the Bulleen Bowl already, check it out soon - it's just a five-minute walk from the Spring St/Pleasant Rd bus stop (route 280).
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Hillcrest Reserve on Lisbeth Avenue is an attractive, well vegetated reserve providing a range of opportunities for the local community, including tennis, children’s play for 1-5 year olds and access to the East Link Trail from Lisbeth Avenue and Savaris Court.
VicRoads acquired a section of the Reserve in 2006 for the construction of EastLink, thereby reducing the Reserve’s area to 1.3 hectares and removing the bushland area that the Reserve was once well known for.
The single tennis court, that was relocated as a result of freeway construction, is managed by a local community club. Opening up the tennis court to the broader community is being considered.
Suitable age group: 1 to 5 years
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Falfield Reserve is well situated on the corner of Falfield Place and Serpells Road and contains scattered trees and a boundary garden bed.
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The playground is located at the rear of this small reserve and contains a swing set and a combination unit with a slide and climbing opportunities.
The Reserve is accessed from the original farm track which is a rocky escarpment. There is also plenty of shade under the stand of Yellow Box Eucalypts located at the front of the Reserve to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day.
Suitable age group: 2 to 10 years
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A new fairy-themed playspace has been created at Thea Reserve in Doncaster East.
Highlights of the upgrade include:
A timber sculpture, new bridge and gateway arch are still to come as part of this playspace upgrade.
Thea Reserve consists of two linked parcels of land, south of Baratta Reserve and north of Boronia Reserve. Despite the connection between the two halves of the Reserve, which is only 11 metres wide, it provides a pedestrian link for residents to the bus stop on Baratta Street and a link to the adjoining Boronia Reserve and Koonung Creek Linear Park.
The Reserve is situated on a natural drainage line that flows from Baratta Reserve, through Thea Reserve, joining the Koonung Creek in Boronia Reserve. Consequently there are a number of Council drains and a Melbourne Water main drain within the Reserve.
Baratta Reserve is relatively small (1,859m²) and consists of one parcel of land opposite Thea Reserve. It provides informal recreation opportunities in a shaded and attractive setting.
The centre of the Reserve is low lying and has a main Council drain crossing through it. While minimal development is recommended for this Reserve, appropriate additional planting could enhance unstructured bush play opportunities.
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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.
Boronia Reserve has a soccer ground and cricket pitch available for hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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At 2.4 hectares, Bullen Reserve is a large, diverse and well linked reserve close to Jackson Court Shopping Centre. Bullen Reserve contains an area of significant native vegetation, a playground and a path network perfect for walking and exploring.
Bullen Reserve was upgraded with a new playground in 2013. Play opportunities cater for a wde range of ages. There are picnic tables shaded by large trees near the playground.
Suitable age group: 2 to 10 years
Lawrence Street bus stop for the Manningham Mover, Route 282.
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Hertford Reserve is a large (1.4 hectares) and well located Reserve with a number of entries. There are both primary and secondary schools nearby and the reserve provides valuable recreation opportunities for many local residents.
Hertford Reserve playground was upgraded in 2017 and play opportunities include a spring rocker 'car' and crocodile for the younger kids and traditional elements including swings, double slide, climbing challenges and monkey bar. There is also a basketball ring and netball ring for the older kids.
Suitable age group: all ages
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Landscape Reserve is large and offers many recreation opportunities for people of all ages.
Landscape Reserve has a great playspace to keep the whole family active. It caters to children of all ages and play opportunities include a senior play unit with giant slide, large basket swing, musical tyres in a dry creek bed, four-seater seesaw, stepping stones and reeds, skateboard rocker and swings.
There are four stations of exercise equipment located alongside a path that can be included as part of your walking or jogging circuit around Landscape Reserve. As well as various stretches, the exercise stations are designed for sit ups, balance, dips, push up and chin ups. They provide a great opportunity to exercise and get fit outdoors for free.
Bus routes 282, 305 and 318 stop on Andersons Creek Road stop at Serppells Road. A 500 metre walk down Serpells Road will take you straight to the playground.
Dogs are allowed off lead except within 15 metres of a playground, barbecue or sporting event.
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Next to The Pines shopping centre, this reserve accommodates a range of recreation and play opportunities for local residents and visitors to the shopping centre. The Pines Community and Activity Centre is in the reserve and houses Manningham U3A and The Pines Learning and Activity Centre.
The Reserve's highlight is its playspace, which includes fitness equipment designed by a physiotherapist specifically to improve the strength, mobility and agility of older adults or those recovering from injury or illness. Watch the video to learn more about the exercise equipment. There are also clear instructions on site to assist people through the exercises.
The playground caters for all ages, including older adults, with specialised exercise equipment designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance and fitness. The exercise equipment doubles as play equipment for young children and is ideal for parents and grandparents who want to exercise while their children enjoy the playground.
Suitable age group: All ages
Public transport is readily available at The Pines shopping centre at the Reynolds Road entrance.
Parking is available at The Pines Learning and Activity Centre from Blackburn Road. This includes four disabled parking spaces.
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Zerbes Reserve is an important community recreation reserve with football and cricket clubs, scout and guide activities, and great opportunities for walking, exercising, playground, social gatherings, connecting with nature and simply relaxing.
The opportunities offered at the Reserve cater for all age groups.
Zerbes Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for booking and fee information.
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Maxia Reserve provides a pedestrian link from local streets into Beverley Hills Primary School.
The reserve contains a fun and colourful playground with:
Suitable age group: 2 to 8 years
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Schramms Reserve is a large 8.5 hectare reserve featuring two sports grounds, bowling greens, toilets, path network, shade trees and two playspaces.
The play opportunities at the southern playground (Kalimna Crescent) will particularly appeal to younger children.
Take your scooter or ride your bike down the path to the northern playground (Board Street) which was installed in 2017. Heaps of fun here for older children and don't forget your football or cricket bat for a hit and run around on the ovals.
Suitable age group: All ages
Schramms Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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.