Lost or stolen parking permits
If you have lost or had your permit stolen (except the accessible parking permit), you can apply for a new one online.
Koonung Park provides an important function in Manningham’s open space network as a sporting and recreation facility. The Reserve contains a sportsground, community tennis courts, exercise equipment, playground (2-8 years), toilets, treed open space and a hall for hire (Koonarra Hall). ...
Koonung Park provides an important function in Manningham’s open space network as a sporting and recreation facility. The Reserve contains a sportsground, community tennis courts, exercise equipment, playground (2-8 years), toilets, treed open space and a hall for hire (Koonarra Hall).
Koonung Park adds to the ‘green’ buffer between the Eastern Freeway and residential area and the Red River Gums in the south-west corner are an important element. The Reserve is accessible from the adjacent Koonung Creek Linear Park, nearby bus stops, early childhood learning centre and the local street network.
Places and spaces
- Sportsground - football and cricket (turf wicket)
- Community tennis courts free to the public
- Koonarra Hall (available for hire)
- Toilets
- Barbecue
- Off street carpark
- Bulleen Cricket Club
- Bulleen Cobras Football Club
- Playground
- Exercise equipment
- Drink fountain
- Access to Koonung Creek Linear Park (shared trail)
Koonung Park playground
This playground offers play opportunities for all ages, in a lovely park setting under some large gum trees. Bring a footy along as well to test your skills on the handball game. The playground is very close to the Koonung Creek Linear Trail, offering a great excuse to extend your park visit with a walk or bike ride.
Suitable age group: 2-10 years
Exercise equipment
Exercising at your local park is a great way to improve health and wellbeing. Koonung Park is one of three reserves in Manningham to have exercise equipment installed as part of a grant from the State Government's 2015 Community Facility Funding Program. The exercise and stretching equipment suitable for adults includes a sit up bench, power bike, cross trainer, free runner, push up bars and a body flexor.
Community tennis courts
There are three community tennis courts that are free for the public for recreation use. No bookings are required but please observe the following rules:
- Please apply a 30 minute rotation when people are waiting to use a court
- Professional tennis coaching is not permitted. Penalties apply.
Public transport
There are various bus routes along nearby Thompsons Road, Bulleen. These include bus routes; 200, 905, 305, 203, 205, 280.
Facilities for hire
Koonung Park offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Free afternoon jazz in Warrandyte. ...
Pack a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon of jazz with friends at Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte.
This free community event will come alive with multiple bands, delicious food, coffee, and more. Featuring a host of performers including:
- Simple Syncopation (Donvale Christian College)
- Caught In The Act!
- Pippa Wilson
- Manningham Concert Band
Presented by Community Music and Performances Inc.
Pick up fresh produce direct from the Yarra Valley, exquisite crafts and quality urban wares. ...
Park Orchards Primary School, corner Bowmore Avenue and Park Road, Park Orchards.
Pick up fresh produce direct from the Yarra Valley, exquisite crafts and quality urban wares.
Third Saturday of the month, 10.00am to 2.00pm (except January).
For more information, visit Park Orchards Market.
Park Orchards Reserve is 1.6 hectares and provides a range of community and sporting facilities, including a one court indoor stadium, community house, tennis courts and a playspace installed in 2010. ...
Park Orchards Reserve is 1.6 hectares and provides a range of community and sporting facilities, including a one court indoor stadium, community house, tennis courts and a playspace installed in 2010.
The reserve is on Crown Land but managed by Manningham Council as Committee of Management. The stadium is also located on Crown Land which forms part of Manningham’s open space network and there is a joint usage agreement between the Education Department and Council that enables both school and community usage.
The reserve is well developed and a central hub to the Park Orchards residential community. It is in close proximity to the local Maternal and Child Health Centre, pre-school, primary school and local shopping centre.
Given its high level of use, the reserve needs to remain accessible to local residents by foot, bicycle or bus.
Places and spaces
- Basketball Centre
- Park Orchards Community House
- Park Orchards Tennis Club
- Park Orchards Children's Service Centre
- Park Orchards Pre-school
- Playground
Park Orchards reserve playspace
The small playspace located on Granard Avenue is well used after school by the primary school families. The playground is fenced from the road and set amongst some trees.
Suitable age group: 2 to 6 years
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
An attractive multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Wonga Park. It is close to a BBQ area and play equipment, and can cater for all social functions and regular community recreation classes. ...
An attractive multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Wonga Park. It is close to a BBQ area and play equipment, and can cater for all social functions and regular community recreation classes.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take a virtual tour of the Wonga Park Hall.
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, 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 | |
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Casual Hirer | $66 per hour | $104 per hour |
Regular Hirer | $29 per hour | $33 per hour |
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 to organise this for you.
Have more questions?
Take our virtual tour of the Wonga Park Hall, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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Report an issue with a tree on public land
You can report a tree or tree branch that is obstructing the road, footpath or is in danger of falling or causing damage.
Apply for works, drainage and stormwater connection permit
You will need a Works and Drainage Permit (WDP) to undertake works that impact Manningham’s assets.
Report a blocked or damaged street drain
We are responsible for an extensive network of underground drains that prevent storm-water run-off from impacting property, footpaths and roads.
Drainage projects design and construction
Find out how we're improving drainage and flood mitigation.
Footpath maintenance and construction
Find out about new path projects in Manningham including footpaths, shared paths and shared trails.
Street sweeping
We are responsible for maintaining 608km of local roads within Manningham. Find out more about our street sweeping program.
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Cat Jump Park is a large, attractive, undulating park with a playground and abundant space for walking, exercising and ball games. ...
Cat Jump Park is a large, attractive, undulating park with a playground and abundant space for walking, exercising and ball games.
Places and spaces
- Playground
- Rebound wall / Hit up wall
- Basketball ring
- Soccer goal
- Path network
Pedestrian Links
- Polaris Drive
- Leslie Street
- Ellerton Court
- Miramar Court
- Carbine Street
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
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. ...
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:
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.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Find out how to request to install a private memorial plaque in Council reserves. ...
You can request to install private memorial plaques in Council reserves when the plaque is associated with Council-approved park furniture or tree.
How to apply
Complete the online application or download and complete the Request for Memorial Plaque and Donation of Park Furniture or Tree.
Read the Memorial plaques and public donation of park furniture or trees policy before you apply.
What happens next?
- Once we have received your application we will contact you to advise if it has been approved. We will also need to approve the wording of the plaque.
- We will provide you with specifications for your plaque. The text should fit within the plaque dimensions (100mm x 50mm).
- If your application is approved you will be invoiced for the cost of the furniture or tree.
- We will place an order once we receive full payment from you. Orders cannot be placed without full payment.
- Furniture delivery and installation can take up to three months.
- Tree planting will be subject to availability and suitable seasonal conditions.
- The applicant is responsible for the purchase of the plaque and delivery to council.
How much does it cost?
The applicant is responsible for the cost and ordering of the approved plaque.
Prices include GST.
- Timber Park Seat $3,850
- Timber Picnic Table $6,380
- Tree $495
Apply online
Scoot, Skate or Ride. The Australian Skate Park League is coming to Doncaster! ...
The Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Doncaster on Saturday 10th December for the Melbourne Metro Series, which is part of the Victoria League.
The Victoria League makes up one part of the YMCA's national pathway program that comprises of leagues in QLD, SA, NT, WA and NSW. The Doncaster round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across Vic and will feature scooter, BMX and skateboard competitions.
The series is a great opportunity for both seasoned riders and young new skaters to get involved. People can compete to be crowned the winner of Melbourne Metro Series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some fun prizes. SPL gives the community the opportunity to get involved and cheer on their own.
Free entry, all genders and abilities welcome
Showcasing and supporting local small businesses and their handmade creations, plus an onsite coffee van. ...
Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for a special indoor makers market.
With a range of local small businesses from the Wonga Park area and surrounds, and our lovely Brew and Willow coffee van.
It will be the perfect morning out for a spot of shopping and connecting with local makers and members of the community.
Just in time for Mother's Day, so start your gift buying and support local with us.
Yanggai Barring Linear Park is an area of remnant bushland (Andersons Creek/Colman Park, Biosite 27) surrounded by a low density residential neighbourhood. ...
Yanggai Barring Linear Park is an area of remnant bushland (Andersons Creek/Colman Park, Biosite 27) surrounded by a low density residential neighbourhood.
Dogs are prohibited from all areas except the main walking trail.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Join us for our special Easter Market!
Park Orchards Market is a lovely boutique market with over 55 carefully curated, quality stalls for you to explore. You won't see multiple of the same stalls, selling the same things here!
There's fresh produce, farm fresh pork, small goods, artisan cheese, bread, cakes, pastries, great coffee, delicious hot food, plants, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, unique gifts, exquisite art and craft items and so much more!
Easy free parking in nearby streets.
Accessible parking is available on Bowmore Avenue, near the market entrance.
Wheelchair friendly.
Gold coin donation at entry gate is greatly appreciated.
Get into the Christmas spirit with a community Carols featuring young talent from the local primary schools, kindergarten and more. ...
Get into the Christmas spirit with a community Carols featuring young talent from the local primary schools, kindergarten and more.
BBQ, soft drinks and glow novelties will be available for purchase.
Supported by Manningham Council and produced by the Lions Club of Park Orchards.
Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for our upcoming Makers Market. ...
Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for our upcoming Makers Market.
Start your Mother's Day shopping and discover local small businesses and their handcrafted wares. Connect with local makers and creatives and like-minded community members.
Enjoy a coffee and live music while you browse our range of local stallholders.
Skate Park Leagues (SPL) is coming to Warrandyte on Sunday 23 April. Locals will battle it out in the skate, scoot and BMX competitions to decide the winner. ...
Skate Park Leagues (SPL) is coming to Warrandyte! Locals will battle it out in the skate, scoot and BMX competitions to decide the winner.
Athletes can compete to be crowned the winner of not only Warrandyte, but also the Victorian Melbourne Metro. Points from each round accumulate throughout the year to decide the best of 2023.
Entry is free and people of all ages and abilities can have a go.
Those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve skills and confidence and interact with the pros.
Prizes will be raffled off between competitors so everyone has a chance at taking something home.
Event schedule:
- Scoot - 11.00am
- BMX - 12.30pm
- Skate - 1.30pm
SPL competitions give the community the opportunity to come together, watch and support the talent, get involved and cheer on their own.
The Warrandyte round of SPL has been brought to life through a partnership between Manningham Council, The Y, Victorian Skateboarding Association (VSA), AusCycling and Skate Australia.
Currawong Bush Park is filled with stories to tell. It gives you the opportunity to have a 'wilderness-like' experience close to home. ...
Currawong Bush Park is filled with stories to tell. It gives you the opportunity to have a 'wilderness-like' experience close to home.
There are two different walking routes. From these, there are eight walks to choose from, with each focusing on a different aspect of the reserve, including:
- traditional interpretive subjects such as flora and fauna
- park and local histories
- land management
- seasons
- day and night
- tours for different age groups.
Walks start and finish at Currawong Bush Park, Reynolds Road, Doncaster East.
For a copy of these brochures, please call 9840 9124 or email
Forest Circuit
Comprises four longer walks that extend into the 'forest'. Sculptural markers dot the landscape and are places to stop for interpretation.
Learn about the wildlife that makes up this big busy bushland with a particular focus on the interrelationships between plants, people and animals.
Time 1.5 hrs
Distance 3.7 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Explore the different habitats in the park with a particular focus on Eucalypt forests and the animals that depend on these forests for survival.
Time 1.5 hrs
Distance 3.7 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Designed for seasoned and budding photographers, this trail focuses on different habitats and bush features for you to capture close up.
Time 1.5 hrs
Distance 3.7 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Learn about our changing perspectives towards land use, land management and wildlife, from indigenous lifestyle and European occupation, to the creation of Currawong as a park.
Time 1.5 hrs
Distance 3.7 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Discovery Circuit
Comprises four short walks, centred on the main car park; sculptural markets dot the landscape and are places to stop for interpretation.
Learn about the different animals that live in Currawong Bush Park.
Time 1 hr
Distance 2 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Draws your attention to what happens in the park at different times of the year, focusing on the diversity of our native flora as well as our marsupials.
Time 1 hr
Distance 2 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Find out who is active in the dark, what sounds to listen for and where to look for wildlife.
Time 1 hr
Distance 2 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
This trail is a bushland 'Who Am I?' game that unfolds in rhyme, and allows children to become 'bushland detectives' by identifying a variety of animals and looking for clues of their whereabouts.
Time 1 hr
Distance 2 kms
Difficulty Moderate – there are hills.
Accessibility Medium – unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Active families, pleasure walkers, super striders, and circuit. Dogs are not permitted.
Trail type: Natural heritage with historic places.
Brochure
Audio Guides
Ruffey Lake Park’s Disc Golf Course provides an 18 hole recreational activity in the park. ...
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.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Koonung Bushwalking Club has organised an 18km hike around the Sugarloaf Reservoir in Christmas Hills. This walk offers great views to the city and the Yarra Valley....
Koonung Bushwalking Club has organised an 18km hike around the Sugarloaf Reservoir in Christmas Hills.
This walk offers great views to the city and the Yarra Valley.
For further information or to join the walk, please contact secretary@koonungbushwalkingclub.org.au.
Events Partners
This bush walking event has been organised by Koonung Bushwalking Club.