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
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.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Come and Try Netball.
Come down and join the Donvale Netball club for a free session at the Templestowe Netball Courts complex.
Discover your passion for netball or make a return to the game that caters for all levels of players.
No registration required - just rock up.
Session times:
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: a drink bottle
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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Pettys Reserve is well located and accessible as a regional sports venue on a major road (Reynolds Road), near a bus stop and surrounded by residents on only two sides.
The Reserve is currently being developed as a regional soccer facility, with Council's Recreation Strategy 2010 endorsing the implementation of works in two stages.
Stage 1 of the Development Plan was completed in 2012 and comprised two grass soccer fields, demolition of the former Pony Clubrooms, a crushed rock carpark with access from Smiths Road, fencing and landscaping.
Stage 2 of the Development Plan is to include a sealed carpark with access from Reynolds Road, a small sports pavilion, a small playspace and an upgrade of the soccer fields to synthetic turf.
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Fielding Reserve links Fielding Way and Aumann Drive with Louisa Court. It is an attractive reserve for play, walking, relaxing and provides informal recreation opportunities, with basketball, cricket and a large open space.
There is fun for all ages at Fielding Reserve playground. Play opportunities for the younger children include stepping stones, double wave slide, swings, rockers, spinner and on-ground activities. There is also a basketball tower and cricket pitch with a back net for older children.
Suitable age group (indicative): all ages
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Eric Reserve has a shaded table seat and some mature planting and landscaping.
We’re building a new playspace at Eric Reserve for local residents in Templestowe Lower.
This project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 open space capital works program.
The proposed playspace will include a new:
More information
Visit Your Say Manningham to find out how you can have your say on the new space.
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.
Looking for information about Aquarena?
For booking or membership information, 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:
Redeveloped in 2016, Aquarena offers:
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:
The centre is owned by Manningham Council and is managed by Aligned Leisure.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program, we’re improving the footpath connection for Ruffey Creek Trail at Foote Street, Templestowe.
The works will involve:
Where is it?
We are upgrading the pedestrian crossing at the Foote Street and McLachlan Street intersection. Works will occur on Foote Street and the footpaths of Foote Street, McLachlan Street and Ruffey Creek Trail.
Why are these works needed?
These works will create a safer and more accessible footpath connection for pedestrians and Ruffey Creek Trail users.
When will the works happen?
Works are scheduled to begin in March and will likely be completed in July 2024, subject to weather conditions.
How will the works affect me?
Construction works will occur on weekdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm. You may notice construction noise, footpath closures and minor traffic delays during these times. To complete the works safely, we’ll need to close one lane of Foote Street. We don’t anticipate any disruption to property access.
We will have traffic management and signage on site to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program.
Manningham Council is inviting community members to provide feedback on safety, connectivity, traffic flow and infrastructure improvements, proposed as part of the Templestowe Route Upgrade.
In addition to road, footpath and drainage enhancements, Council is proposing two new roundabouts at the intersections of Atkinson and Milne streets. The purpose of the roundabouts is to prevent speeding, improve traffic flow and highlight the entrance to the Templestowe Village shops.
The proposal would also see a reduced speed limit of 40km per hour between the roundabouts, to boost pedestrian and road safety.
Manningham Council Director City Services, Rachelle Quattrocchi said Council planned to install pedestrian-operated signals at the intersection of Wood and Anderson streets so community members could access the shops more safely.
“We’ll also explore further opportunities to improve pedestrian connectivity with surrounding streets in other upcoming projects in this area.”
Residents and commuters are invited to attend a consultation session on Wednesday 22 November from 4.00pm to 8.30pm at the Manningham Uniting Church, to share their feedback and discuss the upgrade.
Community members can also complete the ‘Proposed improvements to Templestowe Route’ survey online at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/templestowe-route-upgrade. The survey will close on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
This stage of the engagement follows a consultation on this project in July 2023. Ms Quattrocchi said more than 80 people took part in the earlier consultation and thanked the community for their contributions so far.
“We’re confident this design will cover off on the feedback we received,” Ms Quattrocchi said.
The upgrade, between Templestowe Road and Williamson Road (1.8kms), will enhance safety, pedestrian connectivity, and infrastructure quality.
Manningham Council plans to deliver the project in several packages to cover Parker, Swilk, James, and Anderson streets in Templestowe. Early works packages commenced in April this year, providing footpath and drainage improvements on Parker and Anderson streets.
Community members can follow the project, have their say and help to improve the Templestowe Route by visiting yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/templestowe-route-upgrade.
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
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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The Grange Reserve has fun new play opportunities catering for 1-8 years. There is also a cricket pitch and wicket, basketball, netball and plenty of space to run around and explore, especially around the old oak trees.
Suitable age group: All ages
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Green Gully Linear Park is a popular linear park for local residents. It is located along a pleasant open grassed gully formed from a drainage line which leads ultimately to the Yarra River. It provides for a range of recreational facilities and features a wetland system, playground, picnic facilities and pedestrian and cycle path, as well as significant remnant vegetation. It extends from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road across Porter Street to Reynolds Road, where it links to Jenkins Playspace via a pedestrian underpass.
1.4 km (sealed)
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of a playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Larnaca Reserve is a large (0.6 hectare), well maintained and attractive reserve that can be accessed from Larnaca Court, Wensley Court and Whitehall Court. It is very close to Serpells and St. Charles Borromeo primary schools.
The neighbourhood is well provided with open space and play opportunities and future planning of play should ensure Larnaca complements and does not duplicate nearby reserves at Browning and Apple Blossom Reserves. There is a history of community involvement with tree planting and garden maintenance within the Reserve.
Play opportunities include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.