This small reserve has a very narrow street frontage but once inside, it opens up and is a lovely spot to sit under one of the many attractive canopy trees.
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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.
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Tuscany Reserve has been developed by local residents with Council support. A concept plan has been prepared for the reserve that reflects its function as a valuable conservation area.
Places and spaces
- Bushland Reserve, nature appreciation
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Paterson Reserve provides pedestrian access between Macedon Road and Glenair Court.
The attractively landscaped reserve has been referred to in recent Council documentation as Glenair Reserve. However, in 1964 Council resolved that the reserve would be named Paterson Reserve after the family who originally owned the land.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years
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Contact Aquarena
For all enquiries including membership, booking, swim lessons, lost property and complaints, visit Active Manningham.
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre is one of the largest recreation and aquatic facilities in Victoria.
Located at 139-153 Williamsons Road, Templestowe Lower, the Centre is recognised for its:
- world class facilities
- diverse range of programs
- reputation for quality service.
Redeveloped in 2016, Aquarena offers:
- heated outdoor and indoor pools plus a new warm water pool
- cutting edge group exercise classes
- fully equipped and spacious health club
- excellent child care facilities
- popular aquatic education program
- easy pedestrian access via a sky bridge.
The Centre is situated on more than 3.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, with an indoor / outdoor cafe overlooking the outdoor pool area.
Aquarena facilities and programs focus on the following areas:
- Health club – including state of the art equipment, experienced guidance and support
- Wellness centre inclusive of a multi-purpose room
- Group exercise
- Childcare
- Indoor 25 metre heated pool
- Warm water pool to assist with rehabilitation
- Outdoor heated 50 metre pool
- Swim club clubrooms, program room and outdoor change area
- Learner and toddler pool
- Outdoor water splash and play area
- Spas and steam room
- Giant waterslides
- Cafe
The centre is owned by Manningham Council and is managed by Aligned Leisure.
Apple Blossom Reserve is well located within easy access of three quiet local streets. Play opportunities include rockers, tunnel, swings, climbing wall and on-ground activities for toddlers.
The paths make it accessible for prams and children learning to ride bikes and scooters. There is also a picnic table.
Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years
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Julian is an award-winning artist and tutor who paints inspiring landscapes, seascapes and portraits. He is also a gifted sketcher whose works are imbued with his own detailed personal style. In this session he will share many of his interesting techniques for simplifying the painting process, teaching you how to take even the most mundane subject and turn it into a delight.
Held as part of a series of monthly workshops at the Doncaster Templestowe Artists' Society running from September 2025 through to July 2026. Visit the Society's webpage for more information and to book.
This workshop is proudly supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants Program.
Image courtesy of the Doncaster Templestowe Artist Society.
Kimberley Reserve provides a useful pedestrian link for the local community to access Templestowe Road and its associated bus stops and amenities. The Reserve contains a concrete path, a row of deciduous trees and lighting at either end.
The Reserve is part of the informal linear connection of parks from Pleasant Reserve to Birrarung Park via Sheahans Reserve, Morang Reserve, the Kimberley Way footpath and Kimberley Reserve.
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Meeting Date: 22 February 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Council meeting livestream
Agenda timestamps
- Presentations - 5:00
- Petitions - 7:00
- Public Question Time 7:00
- Admission of urgent business 19:00
- Planning Permit Applications
9.1 PLN20/0544 at 15 Glendale Avenue, Templestowe - 19:00
9.2 PL17/027403 at 181 Reynolds Road Doncaster East (The Pines) (VCAT reference number P11848/2021) - 24:00 - City Planning and Community
10.1 Planning Scheme Amendment C127mann and Planning Permit Application PLN20/0303 - 674-680 Doncaster Road, 2 Short Stree, and 14, 14A, 16 & 18 Hepburn Road, Doncaster (Doncaster Church of Christ) - Consideration of Panel Report - 29:00
10.2 Endorsement of Nominations for Manningham Youth Advisory Committee - 31:00 - City Services - 36:00
- Experience and Capability
12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2, (Oct-Dec 2021) - 36:00 - Chief Executive Officer
13.1 Suburban Rail Loop Project Stage 1 Environmental Effects Statement Submission - 42:00
13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 - 47:00
13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors - 48:00
13.4 Documents for Sealing - 48:00 - Notices of Motion
14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 1/2022) - 48:00 - Urgent Business - 87:00
- Councillor reports and question time - 87:00
- Confidential reports - 97:00
As part of Australian Heritage Festival 2024, Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society presents an exhibition of kitchen implements, tools and appliances used from the mid-1800s through to the early part of the 20th Century.
The Ajani Centre is our largest venue. It's perfect for weddings, dinner dances, fundraising functions and family occasions. The centre is a popular venue for christenings, engagement parties and large celebrations.
Hosting an outside balcony and private paved area, supper room for buffets, stage, easy access for caterers, rectangular trestles and circular tables, and upholstered chairs.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $127 per hour | $223 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $41 per hour | $55 per hour |
A flat rate charge of $1,145.00 is applied for 12 hours of use for casual community hirers.
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 organise this for you.
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Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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Located on the corner of Wallmah Close and Wood Street, Wallmah Reserve is prominently located, with a group of large Pine trees defining its landscape character. Given the topography and table drain on Wood Street, the accessibility of the Reserve is quite limited.
Ruffey Creek Linear Park is located 100 metres away to the west. Wombat Bend playspace is located 500 metres away to the north-west, while the proposed Swilk Reserve playspace will be located 400 metres away to the south-east.
This reserve has very low priority for further development. Improved accessibility and landscape management are the key actions. A more substantial upgrade may wait until the Pine trees have reached the end of their useful life.
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Pleasant Reserve is 5,254m² and is relatively undeveloped. The Sheahans Reserve Development Plan 2011 sets out the future development of Morang, Sheahans and Pleasant Reserves. Improvements to Pleasant Reserve include planting, a new path and a shade arch.
The reserve is part of an informal linear connection of parklands from Pleasant Reserve to Birrarung Park via Sheahans Reserve, Morang Reserve, the Kimberley Way footpath and Kimberley Reserve. There is potential to connect the eastern end of Pleasant Reserve to Swanston Reserve along the natural drainage line. The enhancement of this linear park would greatly increase its usage by to local residents.
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This steeply sloping reserve is a pedestrian link between Browning Drive and Whitehall Court.
A concrete path winds down the slope from Whitehall Court around an old Pine tree windbreak connecting Larnaca Reserve and nearby primary schools.
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Merri Reserve is very small undeveloped reserve bounded on three sides by residential development. The nearest playspaces are at Heath Reserve 370 metres to the north, Richard Reserve 630 metres to the west and Mayfair Reserve 750 metres to the south.
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Balmoral Reserve is an attractive reserve providing pedestrian access between Macedon Road and Balmoral Avenue closeby to Macedon Square and Macedon Plaza.
The bright and cheerful play opportunities include two slides, swings, activity panels and rockers.
Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years
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Increasing pedestrian movement
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:
- the pedestrian demand
- the type of road
- its location relative to various facilities within the community
- the proximity to public transport.
Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.
Completed projects
Enjoy a sanctuary of nature and art in one location. Nestled by the Yarra River, Finns Reserve is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and get active. With walking, bike paths and Wombat Bend playspace, Finns Reserve can be enjoyed by everyone.
Paths and trails
- The swing bridge connects Finns Reserve to the Main Yarra Trail. Fitness at Finns and Walking Westerfolds Walking Guide takes you around Westerfolds Park.
- Walk, Talk and Coffee Walking Guide
- Super Striding Walking Guide
- Artist trail
- Historic information shelter
Bring your dog
Bring your dog to Finns Reserve - this is an off lead location. Please put your dog on a lead within 15 metres of the playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress. For the safety of children, the Wombat Bend fenced playground is a dog free zone.
Getting there and car parking
You can access the main carpark via Duncan Road. There is additional parking via Wood Street.
Catching the bus? The buses that visit Finns Reserve are:
- 905 SmartBus service
- Bus routes 279, 281 and 309
Wombat Bend Playground
- Wombat Bend is located on the shared path with wheelchair accessible car parking, paths, drink fountains, toilets and of course, accessible play equipment which includes sand play, flying fox, swings and see-saw
- Wombat Bend playground is fenced
- If you choose to ride, bike racks are just outside the playground
- Barbecues, picnic tables and shelter is available in Finns Reserve as well as inside Wombat Bend
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Websters Reserve is a very small reserve located in a low density residential area. The Reserve is located within 250 metres of Yarra Valley Parklands (Candlebark Park) to the west and 900 metres of Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park (Tikalara Park) to the west.
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Powerful Owl Park is a new sporting and recreation facility in Manningham's Open Space Network. The Reserve contains three soccer fields, a sports pavilion, spectator area, small nature play area, toilets, BBQ and a short walking path around the site.
Powerful Owl Park has an outlook towards the Yarra River and borders Parks Victoria land to the north. It has a large prominent gumtree near the entrance, leading to onsite carparking and a sports pavilion with public amenity.
The Reserve is situated along Templestowe Road close to Birrarrung Park, the local bus network and nearby housing.
Places and spaces
- natural and synthetic pitches
- pavilion with seated grandstand
- toilets (including accessible public toilet on lower level)
- barbecue/seated area
- nature play area
- drinking fountain
- off street carpark.
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