Ward Reserve is a large reserve located at the end of a small court in a low density residential area. The majority of the site is on a moderate slope rising from the street and has limited pedestrian accessibility.
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… Ward Reserve is a large reserve located at the end of a small … from the street and has limited pedestrian accessibility. Ward Court Wonga Park VIC 3115 Australia … Ward Reserve …
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… Ruffey Creek Linear Park runs along Ruffey Creek Valley in Templestowe from Ruffey Lake Park (King Street) to Finns Reserve, where the …
Ruffey Creek Linear Park runs along Ruffey Creek Valley in Templestowe from Ruffey Lake Park (King Street) to Finns Reserve, where the creek enters the Yarra River. The park is almost entirely a bush experience landscaped with native vegetation alongside a recently constructed shared path. Highlights of the Linear Park include the fantastic destinations at each end.
Places and spaces
- Ruffey Trail - bicycle and pedestrian path
- Wetland and bush areas
- Wombat Bend Playground and Main Yarra Trail at Finns Reserve
- The Boulevarde, Church Road North and Victoria Street playground at Ruffey Lake Park
- Barbecues, picnic shelters, open parkland, bushland and public toilets at all destinations
Pedestrian links
- James Street
- Montpellier Crescent
- Glen Court
- Kersey Place
- Montpellier Crescent
Bring your dog
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of a playground, barbecue area or where a sporting event is in progress. Once the trail is completed (refer Ruffey Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2017), dogs will be required to be on-lead within five metres of the trail.
Vegetation
Within the Linear Park, Ruffey, Biosite 30 comprises 7.35 hectares remnant vegetation located in three sections; one at the Yarra River at Finns Reserve, another upstream of Foote Street at St. Kevins Primary School and the third in Ruffey Lake Park. The vegetation is considered high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The creek valley has always been considered important as a wildlife corridor and appropriate screen planting of indigenous vegetation, weed management and integration of these adjoining reserves should continue.
Ruffey Trail
The Ruffey Trail, a major feature of the Linear Park, offers a bushland experience for pedestrians and cyclists on an off-road three kilometre shared path. The trail crosses four major roads between Finns Reserve and Ruffey Lake Park. There are underpasses (with lighting) at King Street and Williamsons Road and road crossings at Foote Street and Parker Street. Cyclists and pedestrians currently also use Eumeralla Avenue as there is no footpath or trail in this section.
Trail Length
3.0 km (sealed)
Topography
Valley
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… This ride explores Ruffey Lake Park and the Ruffey Creek Linear Park. Templestowe Lower through to … VIC Australia Arts and Recreation Paths and Trails … Ruffey Trail …
This ride explores Ruffey Lake Park and the Ruffey Creek Linear Park.
There is a large sign marking the beginning of the Ruffey Trail at The Boulevarde in Ruffey Lake Park.
From here, a ramp takes the cyclist to an underpass at King Street and again at Williamsons Road.
Follow the Ruffey Trail signage until it finishes at Finns Reserve and joins the Main Yarra Trail.
At Finns Reserve, the Ruffey Trail connects with the following trails:
- Main Yarra Trail to Westerfolds Park (northeast) and Southbank (southwest)
- Plenty River Trail to Greensborough (Western Ring Road Trail).
| Access | A choice of three Ruffey Lake Park carparks in Victoria Street, The Boulevarde or Church Road, or via Finns Reserve, Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower. |
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| Distance | 3 kilometres |
| Grade | Easy |
| Surface | Sealed paths with on-road sections. Suitable for all bicycle types. |
Take care
- Use the pedestrian refuge at the Foote Street on-road crossing. The Trail continues a short distance along Mclachlan Street and turn left onto Parker Street.
- There is an on-road crossing at Parker Street, Templestowe and the Trail picks up again next to the Templestowe Bowling Club carpark.
Places and spaces
- Ruffey Lake Park - Adventure playgrounds, picnic shelters, BBQs, lake and wetlands, toilets and drinking water.
- Finns Reserve - Picnic shelter, BBQs, playground, Yarra River access, toilets and drinking water.
- Westerfolds Park - BBQs, picnic shelter, wetlands and Yarra River Observation Deck, toilets and drinking water.
- Detour to Templestowe Village - cafes, restaurants, supermarket.
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… Orienteering at Ruffey Lake Park Kids and family Come and try orienteering. … Bring your friends and family along and try something new! Ruffey Lake Park Arts and Recreation Kids and Family Youth Whats On … Orienteering at Ruffey Lake Park …
Come and try orienteering.
Orienteering is a sport in which participants use a map and compass to find points in the landscape.
Easy courses for beginners with coaching and assistance available on the day.
No equipment required.
Register beforehand or just turn up on the day.
Bring your friends and family along and try something new!
… Ruffey Runners - This Girl Can This Girl Can events Want to … a go but don't know where to start? Come and join the Ruffey Runners and learn to move towards the run. Colleen and Laura, accredited coaches with Ruffey Runners, will gently take you through the fundamentals …
Want to give running a go but don't know where to start?
Come and join the Ruffey Runners and learn to move towards the run.
Colleen and Laura, accredited coaches with Ruffey Runners, will gently take you through the fundamentals of movement and running technique in a social, safe and inclusive setting.
The two sessions are designed so anyone can participate, regardless of age, ability and fitness levels.
Warm up with dynamic stretches, move to the whistle and then cool down with stretching and great conversation.
Feel energised, empowered and leave with a smile on your face. We are celebrating women becoming active together.
To lock in your spot, please call Colleen on 0413 926 330. Colleen will talk you about your current level of fitness and about the coaches, to make sure you feel comfortable and confident when attending your first session.
What to wear: loose and comfortable clothes and runners
What to bring: Water bottle and a towel
… National Tree Day at Ruffey Lake Park Environment and waste Celebrate National … Tree Day community planting sessions at 9.00am to 11.00am Ruffey Lake Park. Bring along your family and friends and … is a personal water bottle and any snacks. Where to meet Ruffey Lake Park, along the creek at the bottom of Church …
Celebrate National Tree Day in 2024 by registering for the following 2024 National Tree Day community planting sessions at 9.00am to 11.00am Ruffey Lake Park.
Bring along your family and friends and help plant native trees and vegetation to protect the park's natural environment.
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 and any snacks.
Where to meet
Ruffey Lake Park, along the creek at the bottom of Church Road entrance, Park available at the Victoria Street entrance.
Please note this year's National Tree Day also has a second location at:
11.00am to 1.00pm Mullum Mullum Creek, walk 100 meters upstream from Reynolds Road Bridge, Donvale.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events by subscribing to our Environment Newsletter.
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Get back into exercise in a way that not only feels good but leaves you feeling energised and motivated.
Colleen and Laura, qualified coaches, will gently guide you through each session focusing on warm up drills, timed walk - jog intervals and finishing with cool down stretches.
All women, regardless of age, ability and fitness level are welcomed and encouraged to come down and get active and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Unleash your inner runner and leave feeling empowered and motivated!
Please text Colleen on 0413 926330 or Laura 0405 192672 to register your attendance at any of these sessions.
What do I wear? Loose and comfortable clothing and runners.
What do I bring? water bottle and a hand towel.
… Outdoor exercise sessions at Ruffey Lake Park Health and fitness We've installed another, brand-new exercise station at Ruffey Lake Park! Learn how to use the new equipment by … do so. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Ruffey Lake Park Whats On … Outdoor exercise sessions at …
We've installed another, brand-new exercise station at Ruffey Lake Park! Learn how to use the new equipment by trying a workout with a qualified instructor.
This station is off Cricklewood Drive, up the hill from the Church Road car park along the Hilltops Circuit path.
Every session will begin with a demonstration by a qualified instructor on how to use the outdoor fitness equipment.
The sessions are 1 hour long and are recommended for those with a beginner to moderate fitness level. Anyone can use this outdoor gym to improve their strength, fitness, and coordination.
How to get there: This station is best accessed through the Church Road car park. From there, walk up the hill toward Cricklewood Drive.
On the day, please make sure to:
- dress in activewear
- bring a drink bottle
- wear sunscreen
Belgravia Leisure is committed to doing everything they can to keep everyone safe. Equipment will be wiped down before and after use and hand sanitizer will be available during the session. Instructors delivering these sessions are fully vaccinated. You are not required to wear a mask, however if you wish to wear one please do so. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
… and visitors and flaunted as the park that ‘has it all’, Ruffey Lake Park is popular for social gatherings and family … 99 Victoria Street Templestowe VIC 3106 Australia … Ruffey Lake Park …
Loved by locals and visitors and flaunted as the park that ‘has it all’, Ruffey Lake Park is popular for social gatherings and family reunions.
We have three kid-friendly picnic areas which have all the facilities you'll need. Our picnic shelters and barbecues are popular - so it's a 'first come, first serve' basis, with sharing encouraged.
Places and spaces
Paths and trails
- Ruffey Trail - A 3.0 km shared path to Finns Reserve and Wombat Bend Playground.
View a full map of the network of paths:
Self-guided tours
Bring your dog to Ruffey Lake Park
Dogs are welcome at Ruffey Lake Park and there are off lead and on lead areas for you and your furry friend.
There are also some areas in the park fenced for revegetation where dogs are not allowed so that we can keep the park beautiful.
To plan your visit with your dog, download:
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Ruffey Lake Heritage Signage Removal
We are installing new signs within the park. There are new gateway, wayfinding and interpretive signs that will cover First Nations stories, environmental information and Post Contact history. It is expected that these signs will be installed in 2024.
All previous information from the old signs is available to view below.
Gates close
10.00pm during daylight savings months otherwise 8.00pm.
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Upcoming events at Ruffey Lake Park
… National Tree Day - Ruffey Lake Park Environment and waste Celebrate National … and any snacks. Where to meet The planting site will be at Ruffey Lake Park. along the creek at the bottom of Church … Day - Mullum Mullum Creek Loading... Mullum Mullum Reserve Ruffey Lake Park Environment and Sustainability Whats On … …
Celebrate National Tree Day in 2024.
Bring along your family and friends for a morning planting native trees and vegetation to help protect the park's natural environment.
Our team will be on hand to help and provide advice on planting for the local habitat.
What to bring
We'll provide all the tools, equipment, and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle and any snacks.
Where to meet
The planting site will be at Ruffey Lake Park. along the creek at the bottom of Church Road entrance. Parking available Victoria Street entrance.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events by subscribing to our Environment Newsletter.
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… Put a Spring in your step with Ruffey Runners Health and fitness Work on your Spring fitness campaign with Ruffey Runners . We are a social running group who welcomes … of our sessions. Whats On … Put a Spring in your step with Ruffey Runners …
Work on your Spring fitness campaign with Ruffey Runners.
We are a social running group who welcomes everyone regardless of age, fitness level or ability.
Come and join us for two free sessions where you will be guided and supported by our experienced coaches.
Build your health and fitness while connecting with our fun loving and enthusiastic group of runners.
Our sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7.15pm - 8.15pm
We look forward to seeing you at one of our sessions.
… Find your local councillor and ward View a list of all councillors and enter your address … – Bolin Ward Cr Peter Bain – Manna Ward Cr Jim Grivas – Ruffey Ward Cr Laura Mayne – Schramm Ward Cr Anna Chen – … download Manna Ward Manna Ward 7.09 MB Download download Ruffey Ward Ruffey Ward 9.49 MB Download download Schramm …
Following the Council elections in October, we are pleased to announce your new Councillors.
The elected Councillors will represent Manningham through to 2028, across our nine wards.
Your Councillors are:
Mayor: Cr Deirdre Diamante – Tullamore Ward
Deputy Mayor: Cr Andrew Conlon – Currawong Ward
- Cr Geoff Gough – Bolin Ward
- Cr Peter Bain – Manna Ward
- Cr Jim Grivas – Ruffey Ward
- Cr Laura Mayne – Schramm Ward
- Cr Anna Chen – Waldau Ward
- Cr Isabella Eltaha – Westerfolds Ward
- Cr Carli Lange – Yarra Ward
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… Free outdoor yoga sessions at Ruffey Lake park Health and fitness These yoga classes are a … sessions will occur at the newly installed yoga deck in Ruffey Lake Park at the Boulevarde Hill Lookout. No prior … required to bring their own exercise mat and drink bottle. Ruffey Lake Park Arts and Recreation Active Manningham Youth …
These yoga classes are a great opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing while connecting with others in the community. Stretch your body and your mind. Yoga will help you improve your mental wellbeing and your flexibility, while providing you with some much-needed time for yourself. These sessions are suitable for beginners.
Yoga sessions will occur at the newly installed yoga deck in Ruffey Lake Park at the Boulevarde Hill Lookout.
No prior experience needed. All genders and ages are welcome to attend. Anyone under 16+ must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are required to bring their own exercise mat and drink bottle.
… Ruffey Lake Park’s Disc Golf Course provides an 18 hole … in the park. Church Road Templestowe VIC 3106 Australia … Ruffey Lake Park Disc Golf …
Ruffey Lake Park’s Disc Golf course provides an 18 hole recreational activity in the park.
Disc Golf is a fun recreational activity for people of all ages. The aim of the game is to throw your disc from the tee pad into the basket in the least number of throws. This course has two baskets for each tee, creating 18 unique holes to complete over two laps.
The course commences from the Church Road North picnic area.
Find out more about disc golf on the Melbourne Disc Golf website.
How to play
Safety and courtesy
- Always give other park users the right of way
- Never throw when other players or park users are within range
- Respect the course – put rubbish in bins and keep the park tidy
Start
Each hole begins with a tee-off throw from the tee pad. After everyone has thrown, the player whose disc is furthest form the basket throws next.
New throw
Wherever your disc lands on the fairway is the spot where you must take your next throw towards the basket. Players may take a run up, but you must throw from behind this spot. A follow through is allowed after you release the disc.
Putting
Throws which are less than 10m from the basket requires players to stay behind the spot until the disc comes to rest.
Completion of hole
A hole is completed when your disc comes to rest in the basket catcher or chains. On top of the basket does not count.
Playing in order
When you start each new hole, the player with the lowest score on the previous hole throws first.
Out of bounds
A disc is out of bounds (OB) when it is completely surrounded by the OB area as marked on the tee sign. A one-throw penalty is added to the score and the next throw is taken from the point where the disc went OB. All throws on or over roads and foothpaths are out of bounds.
Download the Udisc app to keep your score, track statistics and discover courses - UDisc - The App for Disc Golfers | UDisc
Borrowing discs
You can borrow discs from the Doncaster Library, just like a book. You can view disc availability via their online library catalogue.
You’ll need your photo ID with a current address to sign up for a library account (you do not have to live in Manningham to open a library account).
You can then borrow the discs for up to three weeks at a time and return them through the after-hours chute if the library is closed when you want to return them.
Doncaster Library: MC Square 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Phone: 9877 8500
Email: don@wml.vic.gov.au
How to get there
You can park the car in Church Road North.
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… Your councillor for Ruffey Ward Tags About Council Councillors Ruffey Ward … Councillor Jim Grivas …
Cr Grivas has lived in Manningham for over 25 years, together with his partner and three kids.
As a previous Councillor in the 2012/16 Council term, Cr Grivas previously served as Mayor in 2013/14.
Cr Grivas has a background in finance through both the corporate and government sectors, and is also a director of his local family businesses.
Cr Grivas is passionate about good governance, with integrity and transparency to allow the Council to provide support services for all our diverse families and older residents, our local businesses, sports clubs and volunteer organisations. He advocates for improved local traffic management, footpaths, roads and streetscapes as well as park maintenance.
Ruffey Ward news
Committees and working groups
Elections for Manningham occur every four years. There are nine wards, with a representative in each. ...
The Manningham Council general elections will be held on 26 October 2024. Voting is by post.
The Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020, regulates conduct of council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) manages the process.
If you’ve got any questions about the electoral process, you can contact the Public Enquiry Service (PES) number on 131 832.
Manningham ward structure
Manningham has nine wards with one councillor representing each ward. The wards are:
- Bolin
- Currawong
- Manna
- Ruffey
- Schramm
- Tullamore
- Waldau
- Westerfolds
- Yarra.
For further information, visit Find your local councillor and ward.
Election period policy
The Local Government Act 2020 requires us to adopt an Election Period Policy. This provides guidance to councillors and officers leading up to and during the election period.
For more information, you can view our policy.
Related news and events
… Swilk Reserve is 1.2 hectares of Crown Land that joins Ruffey Creek Linear Park and Ruffey Trail to the west. There is easy access to a bus stop … on Swilk Street in front of the reserve. A section of Ruffey Trail runs parallel to Swilk Street, before crossing …
Swilk Reserve is 1.2 hectares of Crown Land that joins Ruffey Creek Linear Park and Ruffey Trail to the west. There is easy access to a bus stop on Swilk Street in front of the reserve. A section of Ruffey Trail runs parallel to Swilk Street, before crossing Swilk Street at the pedestrian refuge in front of the bowling club.
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… Society of Victoria with a stargazing evening at Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe. Expert Astronomical Society … and plenty of knowledge, bringing the night sky alive. Ruffey Lake Park Spring Outdoors Whats On … Star Gazing Night …
Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria with a stargazing evening at Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe.
Expert Astronomical Society of Victoria astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and plenty of knowledge, bringing the night sky alive.
… equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park. Sessions run for 45 minutes and are … a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park . Ruffey Lake Park Outdoor exercise sessions Arts and …
Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and are suitable for people of all genders aged 18 years and over.
No experience needed and all fitness levels welcome.
The Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station can be accessed through the Victoria Street or Church Road South entrance. More information, including a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park.
… Ruffey Lake Park’s Church Road North playground provides a …
Ruffey Lake Park’s Church Road North playground provides a different experience to the other playgrounds in the park.
Smaller and set amongst mature shade trees, the playground focuses on playing in the natural landscape and features a rock labyrinth, see-saw, swing suitable for all ages, junior see-saw and a cubby.
Cook something on the electric barbecues and enjoy a bite to eat in the large picnic shelter, or on the many picnic tables.
Parking
You can park the car in Church Road North.
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