The upgrade of the pop-up park at Templestowe Village is finishing in August! We're launching an event to celebrate, and we'd love to see you there.
There'll be treats and entertainment provided. Come and find wombats, smell the herbs, and play giant Jenga.
This project was funded by the Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
Photo credit: Charlie Kinross Photography
This long and narrow strip of unreserved Crown Land follows Andersons Creek south from Warrandyte State Park.
The land is maintained by Andersons Creek Catchment Area (ACCA), Landcare group, Melbourne Water and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Part of Fourth Hill Biosite 11 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012, this Reserve contains high quality vegetation and provides a significant wildlife corridor from the Yarra River to 100 Acres 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.
One Tree Hill Reserve (formerly Berrima Reserve) links Berrima Road with One Tree Hill and provides pleasant parkland for the surrounding area. The Reserve has a non traditional play function with wooden sculptures hidden amongst the trees and bushland around the hilltop.
The sculptures were installed in 1999 and while these are aging and in some instances have been broken, they remain sympathetic to the character of the Reserve. The sculptures along with the views, provide a reason for people to visit the Reserve and explore the natural environment.
The Reserve is well used and loved by locals, mainly for exercise, dog walking and relaxing. The Reserve offers a high vantage point which is popular with local residents to watch sunsets.
One Tree Hill Reserve is two hectares in size, contains remnant vegetation and forms part of McIntyre Road, Biosite 19. The vegetation is considered very high priority in our Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. Future management of the Reserve will reflect this.
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.
Wetherby Retarding Basin Reserve was purchased by Council for the purposes of creating a stormwater retarding basin. A path connects the Wetherby Road entrance to the Coolibah Street entrance. ...
Wetherby Retarding Basin Reserve was purchased by Council for the purposes of creating a stormwater retarding basin.
A path connects the Wetherby Road entrance to the Coolibah Street entrance.
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.
Celebrate National Tree Day by joining our annual community planting session along the Mullum Mullum Creek trail on Sunday 27 July from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Bring your family and friends along to help enhance a habitat corridor along the creekline and surrounds.
With your help, we aim to plant more than 3,000 indigenous young plants.
Our team will provide advice on how and where to plant the plants to support local habitat.
What to bring
We'll provide all the tools, equipment and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle, sturdy shoes and any snacks.
Where to meet
Please enter via Reynolds Road, Donvale. Parking is available at the Mullum Mullum sports precinct. Planting will be along the creek trail, marked with signage and marquees.
By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.
That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.
Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.
You can also find out about available discounts and discover how Solar Savers can help.
This session is hosted by Wonga Park Community Cottage.
Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the 2-hour session.
Note: Sessions are also running at local libraries in Manningham between August and October 2025.
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
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
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.
Play opportunities include a junior combination unit with a slide, swings and a rocker in a quiet and grassy location. Perfect for a picnic on a sunny day.
Suitable age group: 1 to 5 years
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.
We are looking for two emerging mural artists to work with acclaimed First Nation's mural artist Robert Michael Young. Together you will create a ground mural as part of the activation of Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
Each artist will deliver a ground mural measuring approximately 4 x 2 metres.
Robert will guide you through the creative process from concept to installation.
Robert’s stunning native animal mural, situated outside the Templestowe branch of Bendigo Bank, will be used to inspire and reflect on cultural modes of storytelling and explore connection to place.
You will support the development and running of a community workshop.
The workshop will engage with Templestowe community members, young people, traders and visitors to the village.
The outcome of this workshop will be a temporary and public community led artwork.
This opportunity is for two Melbourne based emerging artists wishing to gain professional experience in:
Artists must be 18 years or over.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including:
Each of the two artists selected for this project will receive the following:
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
To apply, please complete the online form below.
Applications close 24 May 2022 at 5:00pm.
Artists must be available onsite for up to 6 days over the proposed project timeframe. This is currently scheduled for June 2022. The project contains flexibility to meet evolving COVID-19 restrictions and dates may change.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and applicants are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Artists will need to hold Public Liability Insurance up to $20,000,000 and hold appropriate work cover and personal injury insurance.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will also be required.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Manningham Creative Industries Officer, Lucy Beattie Hughes on 9840 9333 or email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au .
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We love supporting vibrant diverse and events that benefits the community.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re considering hosting:
Holding a successful event requires careful and considerate planning. We work with event organisers to ensure events are safe and cause minimal disruptions. If you’re organising a public or private event in an outdoor public space, you may need our approval to do so.
Submit your event to the Manningham event calendar for local promotion and participation.
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Contact us
For all enquiries contact us on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
Explore the quieter parts of Warrandyte with shorter rides for less experienced cyclists and longer rides for cyclists wanting a cardio-vascular workout.
There are short and long options for this ride. Both trails take the rider through some of Warrandyte's quieter backroads, include some excellent destinations for picnics or cafe lunches and conclude with a pleasant ride along the picturesque Yarra River.
The short ride provides a suitable circuit for families and less experiences cyclists, while the hilly terrain of the longer ride provides an excellent cardio-vascular workout, especially in the Husseys Lane and Hall Road sections.
Suitable for mountain bikes and touring bikes.
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Both rides begin at Warrandyte Reserve, corner of Taroona Avenue and Warrandyte Road (Melway ref 35 C2). |
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Short Ride - 10 kilometres (allow 1-1.5 hours) Long Ride - 20 kilometres (allow 2-2.5 hours) |
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Short Ride - Easy Long Ride - Advanced |
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Combination of gravel and sealed roads |
There is the Stonehouse and Warrandyte Baker on Ringwood/Warrandyte Road and numerous cafes on Yarra Street, Goldfields Plaza and West End Shopping Centre opposite Warrandyte 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.
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
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.
Explore Manningham's local environment with 20 self-guided walking brochures that showcase the municipality's wealth of natural, historic, cultural and environmental assets.
Offering walks from Bulleen to Wonga Park and everywhere in between, the guides include detailed maps, as well as interesting and informative notes to enhance your walking experience.
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.
By improving your home's efficiency, you can lower your bills and create a more comfortable home for your family.
Interested in making your home more comfortable and energy efficient, but don’t know where to start?
Our expert presenter Lucinda has worked with hundreds of households to improve their home's comfort and energy efficiency.
Instead of focusing on how to upgrade, Lucinda will help you review the strengths and weaknesses of your own home, so that you feel confident about where to start and how to prioritise your efforts.
During the session, we’ll talk about:
There will be time for questions throughout, so you can understand what matters and why.
We will also provide a matching data collection sheet to take home, plus additional resources, so that you can gather further information and pinpoint areas you need to investigate further.
One week after this event, join an optional one-hour online Q&A, where you can ask all of those questions you forgot to ask or didn't realise you needed to!
Registrations are essential and places are limited due to venue capacity.
Power up a cleaner future
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
We plan the construction of our city’s footpaths, shared paths and trails by identifying the routes that pedestrians use more often on their journeys.
We use community feedback and other key areas to identify this network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction.
Works to build a new footpath are prioritised by:
Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.
Manningham’s Resource Hub has been created to support our sport and recreation clubs both on and off the field. The hub provides key information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation.
Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
Club Help has been developed as a "one stop shop" for resources for local sporting clubs to support them in running a successful club.
The Good Sports program supports and inspires community sporting clubs to set up a better environment for players, volunteers, supporters and officials, helping tackle tricky topics such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.
Vicsport's aim is to get as many people in Victoria engaging in sport and physical activity as possible. They are the peak body for sport and active recreation in the state and work closely with the Victorian Government to promote the many benefits sport has to offer.
Play by the Rules (PBTR) support volunteers, administrators, coaches, officials, and parents to address issues of fair play and respect in community sport. PBTR is an independent platform focused solely on community sport by providing practical, peer-informed tools and resources.
Sport Integrity Australia is the national body dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport in Australia. It works to ensure that sport is safe, fair, and free from abuse, doping, match-fixing, and discrimination.
The Love the Game Sporting Club Program aims to reduce the exposure of young people to sports betting promotions and to counter the normalisation of betting on sport.
A new free and interactive way to understand and comply with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards
Victoria's Child Safe Standards were put in place in 2016 to protect children and young people from harm and abuse.
Providing safe sporting environments for children and young people in Victoria is not optional, it is required by law under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is the Australian Government’s independent online safety regulator. Their purpose is to help safeguard Australians at risk of online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences.
Celebrating and supporting everyday women to get active in ways that suit them — featuring a range of physical activity events designed to welcome beginners and those curious to try something new.
The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation (OWSR) is the first dedicated office designed to improve gender equality in sport and recreation in Australia. Their goal is to increase the number of women and girls participating in sport and active recreation, from grassroots through to senior
A toolkit to help sporting clubs and active recreation settings to take positive action towards gender equity and achieving fair access and usage of community infrastructure for all genders.
DSR's vision is to create a Victoria where all people with disability can choose and access any sport or active recreation activity they want to engage with.
Australia’s only dedicated referral and connection service for people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Victoria. AAA Play work with the enquirer to identify what activity they wish to be involved in, what their disabilities are, and where they are located.
A national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, volunteers and spectators with diverse genders and sexualities.
Championing inclusivity in sports. Sports Clubs can learn how to ensure inclusivity for every member, while Individuals can find opportunities to participate and connect.
In partnership with Proud 2 Play, Vicsport has created the Rainbow Roadmap to assist sport organisations in achieving rainbow ready status.
In partnership with Access Health and Community, City of Boroondara, Manningham Council, Whitehorse City Council and Leisure Networks we deliver the Inclusive Clubs project. The project includes an online webinar and two free 2-hour workshops with the completion of an inclusion assessment and action
All maintenance requests that are deemed a Council responsibility are to be reported via Council’s online request tool.
View the availability of Manningham’s sports grounds on our public calendar.
Council’s Recreation Capital Works Funding Program provides funding towards sporting facility infrastructure developments.
Need help? Contact us.
Welcome to the inaugural My Manningham Fun Run Walk, proudly supporting Carenet Food Relief in Manningham.
Our first annual 3km and 6km walk/run will be held on Sunday 13 April, starting at 8:30am.
The course follows the scenic Lake Circuit at Ruffey Lake Park, beginning from the Boulevarde Playground side.
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and making a difference in your own backyard.
This is a family event, the whole family is welcome:
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is everyone's responsibility. We encourage residents to get involved in climate action and sustainability – whether in natural spaces, at home, or in the garden.
Our Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines our approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
We encourage and support residents to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.
Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.
Spring Outdoors Program
Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species.
Check our What's on event calendar each spring to find out what's happening near you.
Home Harvest
The Home Harvest seminar series is a free monthly program that teaches you how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Home gardening is a fun way to take climate action and benefits both you and the environment. Whether you're new to gardening or an expert, everyone is welcome.
Find out more about the program and view upcoming sessions.
Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden
Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks.
Landcare
Join your local Landcare group.
Guided walks
Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.
Inspired Living Series
Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.
National Tree Day
Plant some trees with us on National Tree Day. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.
Clean Up Australia Day
Join us every March to help clean up the parks and waterways in Manningham. This one-day event is a fantastic way to get involved in a nationwide effort to protect and preserve our local environments and wildlife from the damages of litter.
Solar Savers
Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.
Check the What's on event calendar for more details.
iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge
Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods.
iNaturalist observations submitted are added to the global iNaturalist database and shared with the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Melbourne Water Frog Census
Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property.
More information is available at Melbourne Water.
Waterwatch program
Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
To sign up for Waterwatch, email environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, contact the Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
