Check out all the things you can do - from exploring our nature, looking for fun activities or learning new skills.
Discover places and spaces
Whatever your experience, our places and programs will help you explore Manningham and a variety of contemporary art and recreational choices in fun and engaging ways.
Discover Aquarena
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre is one of the largest recreation and aquatic facilities in Victoria.
Resources to help you run your sport and recreation club
Whether you are looking to improve your club operations or increase participation - you can find useful information and templates to get you started.
Discover arts, crafts and theatre
We have a vibrant arts and cultural scene for you to explore. With a proud history in visual arts, Arts Manningham is home to renowned painters, ceramicists and mid-twentieth century artists.
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Looking for a grant to fund an upcoming project?
View our range of grants available to assist your community group, club or arts practice.
Are you hoping to learn a new skill or looking for fun activities for kids?
No matter what your experience is, our programs will help you explore a variety of contemporary art practices in fun and engaging ways.
What's on
Term 2, 2024: Monday 22 April to Saturday 22 June
Enrolments open Friday 8 March at 9.00am.
Whatever your experience, our courses will help you explore a variety of contemporary art practices in fun and engaging ways.
Please note: To ensure we can continue to provide high quality art courses for the community, many of our prices have increased for this term. Where we can, we've incorporated the cost of materials into the class to reduce additional out of pocket expenses. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss paying in installments, please contact us on 03 9840 9382 or email: artstudios@manningham.vic.gov.au.
School holiday activities: Monday 8 April to 13 April
Enrolments open Friday 1 March at 9.00am.
Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your young people entertained during the holidays? Check out our exciting range of creative workshops.
With a variety of workshops to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We even have a series of workshops for young people and their guardians.
Enrolments
Enrolments are made online via Eventbrite. Bookings are essential to reserve your place in a course as numbers are strictly limited.
The minimum number of students needed for each course to run is six. Please be advised that courses may be cancelled up to 24 hours before they commence where this minimum is not reached. In these circumstances we will endeavor to offer you a place in another class or alternatively offer you refund.
All course prices are inclusive of GST and booking fees. Additional material fees may apply for some courses.
Concession prices
Concession prices are available for:
- seniors
- students
- carers
- health care card holders (pensioners and unemployed).
Concession applies to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a children’s course.
Class cancellation and substitute tutors
Due to illness and unforeseen circumstances, individual classes may be occasionally taught by substitute tutors.
Where a substitute is not available and a class has to be cancelled, you will be contacted via email and by SMS at least 30 minutes prior to class starting. Under these circumstances, a class refund will be offered. Alternatively, an additional class will be added to the term dates, at the discretion of the Art Studio management team.
Withdrawing from a class
If you wish to withdraw from a class, we require one week's notice before the start of a course. A cancellation fee of $15 will apply for cancellations made after this.
Refunds
You will not receive a refund once a course has started for classes you miss for non-attendance.
You may receive a refund for a class missed due to the following:
- A cancelled class due to tutor illness or unavailability
- You have tested positive to Covid-19
- Long term illness
- Personal reasons such as bereavement
Privacy
It is the policy of the Manningham Art Studios to maintain the highest level of confidentiality for student information.
Where is this venue or facility located?
MC2, Level 2, 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108
Manningham Art Gallery presents an eclectic and innovative yearly exhibition program, workshops and events committed to supporting local and regional artists, as well as touring shows from across Australia. Manningham Art Gallery is an engaging and creative space welcoming everyone, connecting all ages and backgrounds.
How much does it cost?
Entry to the Gallery is free.
What are the opening hours?
Open: Wednesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Closed: Sunday to Tuesday, and all public holidays including the Easter long weekend.
Where is it located?
Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Upcoming exhibitions
Subscribe to the Arts Manningham newsletter and follow our Arts Manningham Facebook page for latest news and happenings in the gallery.
The Community Grant program supports and empowers community groups and organisations to deliver programs and activities for our community in Manningham.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
Grant opportunities
Funding opportunities
Apply for assistance to preserve your bushland
These grants are designed to help property owners with land care education, land stewardship, pest and animal control and ecological improvement works.
About the Doncaster Playhouse
At Doncaster Playhouse, you can enjoy one of our many concerts or theatre shows.
Built in 1863, Doncaster Playhouse was the first primary school in the area. It was then refurbished in 1988 as a contemporary theatre and is now home to several community theatre companies.
Contact us to discuss wheelchair accessibility.
Office Hours 9.00am to 5.00pm
Other opening hours by performance.
Hire the Doncaster Playhouse in 2024
Are you a musical or theatre group looking to hire a venue for your show? Apply to be part of Doncaster Playhouse’s 2024 program. Hurry, only a limited number of bookings remain!
Email playhouse@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9382 to find out more.
We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 28 November 2023.
Council Committee |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Chairperson Appointee for 2024 |
Arts Advisory Committee |
Appointed Councillor |
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Audit and Risk Committee |
Independent Chairperson |
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CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee |
Mayor |
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Appointed Councillor |
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Flooding and Stormwater |
Cr Lange |
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Management Community Reference Panel |
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Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee |
Cr Lightbody |
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Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee |
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Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee |
Cr Chen |
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Historical Societies Working Group |
Appointed Councillor |
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Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee |
Cr Lange |
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Manningham |
Mayor |
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Multicultural |
Cr Diamante |
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Municipal Emergency Management Planning |
Director City Services or Delegate |
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Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) |
Commander Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) |
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Reconciliation Action |
A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
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Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee |
Cr Conlon |
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Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) |
Nominated |
External Bodies |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) |
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Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) |
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Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) |
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Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) |
Alt Cr Lightbody |
Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) |
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Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) |
Substitute |
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee |
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Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) |
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Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) |
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Find some of the finest art this state has to offer, all within Manningham. The joy of creation, the play of colour and design, the appeal to your senses, all come together in the vibrant art and culture of Manningham.
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Discover the culturally significant Heide Museum of Modern Art, one of Australia’s most important cultural institutions.
Established back in 1934, the history of the Heide MoMA shines through with artists, writers and intellectuals all having called Heide home. Inside Heide, you are spoiled with travelling exhibitions and the gardens are dotted with sculptures and art as well as a working kitchen garden.
Manningham Art Gallery
Find an eclectic program of contemporary art exhibitions at the Manningham Art Gallery, offering curated exhibitions from local and international artists.
Enjoy classes in creativity, painting, drawing and more, at the Manningham Art Studios and find your own creative side.
Warrandyte Historical Society
The Warrandyte Historical Society is home to a collection of early white settlement memorabilia. Pop in on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Public Art
Manningham residents and visitors can enjoy public artwork at various sites across the municipality, with nearly 20 unique works having been commissioned or acquired by Manningham Council in recent decades. These include the iconic 'Gateway' sculptures Sentinel, helmet and River Peel that mark the major entrances to the city.
Find the captivating and artistic side of Manningham.
Looking for a different local experience?
Manningham residents and visitors can enjoy public artwork at various sites across the municipality, with nearly 20 unique works having been commissioned or acquired by Council in recent decades. These include the iconic 'Gateway' sculptures Sentinel, helmet and River Peel that mark the major entrances to the city.
The city also features numerous works in private settings, including outside Westfield Shopping Centre, Doncaster, and at the celebrated Heide Sculpture Park.
Inge King, Sentinel, 2000, painted steel.
Sentinel was the first of three sculptures commissioned by Manningham Council to mark the major gateways to the city. It stands approximately 13 metres high and weighs 12 tonnes. Created by internationally renowned artist and long-term Manningham resident Inge King, Sentinel was conceived as an icon of the City of Manningham and the sculpture casts a watchful eye over the area. The multicoloured crown is the focal point of the work. Its curved shapes symbolise the two creeks of the municipality, the Mullum Mullum and the Koonung. They enclose the blue oval form representing the City of Manningham.
Simon Horsburgh, Manna Gum, 2004, recycled materials and steel.
Manna Gum is inspired by the local eucalypt blossoms and marks the start of the Bolin Bolin Cultural Landscape Trail. This trail passes through an area which was an important gathering place for the local Wurundjeri people due to its seasonal abundance of food. The Wurundjeri frequented the area when the billabongs were low, the eucalypts were flowering and they were able to collect nectar.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Michael Bellemo and Catriona Macleod, River Peel, 2000, plate steel and painted zinc coating.
River Peel draws on the local heritage and surrounding landscape, imitating the Yarra River as it bends and turns through the area. The sculpture also represents the peel of an apple to relate to the history of orcharding in the areas of Doncaster and Templestowe.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Deborah Halpern, Water Creature, 2006 (acquired 2012), ceramic, fibreglass and steel.
Spontaneous in form, Deborah Halpern's creatures are produced in a style that recalls visions of Gaudi, Picasso and French sculptor Niki de San Phalle, yet are distinctly 'Halpernesque' in their ability to delight and surprise. Water Creature stands prominently in the forecourt of Manningham City Square accompanied by another work by Deborah Halpern, Big Cat.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Deborah Halpern, Big Cat, 2006 (acquired 2012), ceramic, fibreglass and steel.
One of two mosaic sculptures by renowned Melbourne artist Deborah Halpern that bring a splash of colour and fun to the forecourt of Manningham City Square community hub, Doncaster.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Tanya Court and Cassandra Chilton, helmet, 2007, corten steel and painted coating.
helmet is inspired by the artist Sidney Nolan’s Kelly series of paintings, created at Heide, in which we see the figure of Ned Kelly riding through the landscape. During a walking tour of ‘Kelly country’ Nolan realised “that the bush and the Kelly helmet belonged together” and helmet is a wonderful interpretation of Nolan’s paintings through a new medium and artistic vision.
Nik Papas, Triptych, 2000, painted reinforced concrete.
Triptych takes the shape of a game or wooden toy or puzzle with pieces that look two dimensional and are brightly coloured. The work is a nostalgic reminder of how toys and games have changed over the last century.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Warren Langley, Immerse, 2008, ceramic tiles and LED lighting.
The Doncaster Road pedestrian underpass is situated between Doncaster Primary School and Manningham City Square. Artist Warren Langley created the art piece on the walls and ceiling. The design features a striking montage of colour and light and helps to brighten the underground thoroughfare to encourage greater use.
Warren Langley, Running/Walking, 2007, copper, glass and steel.
Running/Walking can be viewed during the day or night. The concertina-shaped walls have been fabricated to form a series of copper and glass components. By night, the LED lighting brings the artwork to life. The human figures are representations of actual members of the community that transcend ethnicity and evoke the sense of a progressive, forward moving populace.
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The mighty Yarra River winds its way through Manningham, where walking and cycling trails hug the banks. Get out into the fresh air with those you love and have an adventure beneath the gum trees.
Regional trails
Enjoy jogging and cycling opportunities along our regions trails.
Encounter native flora and fauna on the Mullum Mullum Trail and cross the suspension bridge at Finns Reserve and you may even be lucky enough to spot a platypus in the Yarra. Continue onto the Main Yarra Trail you can ride your bicycle all the way to the city or complete a 42km circuit by joining the Koonung Trail and the Eastlink Trail back to your starting point.
Dog friendly spaces
Your four-legged friend can join you on a lead in the outdoors at a range of parks across Manningham. Explore Banksia Park in Bulleen, Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte, Ruffey Lake Park or Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.
Playspaces
Find adventure at Wombat Bend. The massive adventure playground and maze provides adventures for the whole family. On the banks of the Yarra for that extra special day, it’s dog friendly with outdoor cooking facilities, a fitness station and so much more.
The fenced wonguim wilam is located in Warrandyte and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. This newly upgraded playspace includes a range of play opportunities to discover as well as a new picnic shelter, barbeque and plenty of furniture and grassy open space to enjoy.
Self Guided Neighbourhood Walks
Explore Manningham's local environment with 20 self-guided walking brochures that showcase the wealth of natural, historic, cultural and environmental assets we have right here in Manningham!
Offering walks from Bulleen to Wonga Park and everywhere in between, the guides include detailed maps, as well as interesting and informative notes to enrich you walking experience.
Yarra River - Warrandyte
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Follow the Yarra River through Stiggants Reserve - it is instantly relaxing and calming and there are colourful artworks to enjoy along the path. Dip your toes in the water, try your hand at fishing or grab a canoe and paddle down the river to Pound Bend Reserve and Warrandyte State Park for a truly unique experience.
Currawong Bush Reserve
Encounter Australian wildlife, with koalas, wombats and kangaroos amongst the mighty gum trees of Currawong Bush Reserve. Native flora in bloom, bright red bottle brushes, sunny yellow wattles, and so much more photogenic subjects for your keen eye. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Offering eight different walking trails, you can get out there, explore nature and take a moment to breathe in this escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in this oasis in the heart of the suburbs.
Find your local outdoor adventure in Manningham.
In 2020 we launched the Arts Manningham Fellowship and Artist in Residence program to support local artists research and develop ideas for:
- new and innovative arts programs
- small, site-specific installations, and
- unique performances or ephemeral arts events
What do artists get?
We provide successful applicants funding of up to $6000 over two phases to:
- develop and implement unique programs that provide engaging art experiences for the local community and encourage visitors to the region
- undertake a short residency at Manningham Art Studios
- facilitate artistic collaboration and run workshops and artist studio talks
How to apply
Information about applying for the 2022 Arts Manningham FAIR will be released later in the year.
2020 Recipients
Lindy Yeates’ Sanctuary Project examined how the restrictions introduced by the state and federal governments to stop the spread of COVID-19 afforded moments of pause and self-reflection that, for many of us with busy lives, are so hard to come by.
Yeates’ project saw her researching opportunities for recreating that sense of pause through discrete art installations that acted as ‘sanctuaries’ from our everyday lives.
Her fellowship focused on translating drawings and prints of natural landscapes in Manningham and along the Victorian coastline into larger scale, immersive works, as well as identifying suitable locations for the works.
Local playwright Michel Paul Tuomy is undertaking a fellowship to develop his play Football Evangelism, with a view to staging performances in 2021.
Set in a local Melbourne football club, the play has two characters: Dave, who is known as ‘The Football Evangelist’, and his friend ‘Mild Mannered Mick’.
Dave is a water runner and had his nickname bestowed upon him by one of the club’s players as he has a devout faith and a passion for football. To add to the story, Dave has autism and his best mate Mick has schizophrenia. But they don’t allow these health conditions get in their way of their mutual love of football.
Denise Keele-bedford’s fellowship aims to extend her Boat Project, which has engaged the subject of migration and travel through installations of multiple origami boats in New York State, China, Korea and Melbourne.
Her fellowship will explore how to translate these forms into a sculpture that can be installed at a number of outdoor sites across Manningham.
The fellowship will provide a stepping-stone for Keele-bedford to work in new formats, with different materials and at a larger scale than she has previously.
The role of Council policies is to clearly state our position on a range of matters affecting the community. These policies assist us in our decision making and provide guidance to Council officers.
Child Safe policy
Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.
Procurement Policy
Find out more about Manningham’s procurement policy. We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are technologically innovative.
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.
What you will do
Design and install a temporary public ground mural within Templestowe Village
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.
Participate in a one-day community workshop
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.
Who we are looking for
This opportunity is for two Melbourne based emerging artists wishing to gain professional experience in:
- public art
- working in a community context
- working in a collaborative manner
Artists must be 18 years or over.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including:
- people with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
- people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds
What you will receive
Each of the two artists selected for this project will receive the following:
- Emerging Artist Temporary Public Mural Fee $4,000
- National Association for Visual Artists (NAVA) rates for the community workshop
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online form below.
Applications close 24 May 2022 at 5:00pm.
Eligibility requirements
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.
More information
If you have any enquiries, please contact Manningham Creative Industries Officer, Lucy Beattie Hughes on 9840 9333 or email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au .
Apply now
Manningham has more than 100 recreation and sporting clubs. Most sport clubs in Manningham offer both competitive and social sport options.
To find sport or recreational activity and where to play it, use the search box below or browse using the A to Z club listing.
Search clubs
A to Z club listing
Use the alphabetical listing to find a sports club in Manningham.
A
- Located at Bulleen Park
- Accepts juniors and seniors age groups, all genders
- Located at Bulleen Park
- Accepts all age groups, all genders
- Located at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track at Rieschiecks Reserve
- Accepts all genders, 15 plus years
Doncaster Little Athletics Centre
- Located at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track at Rieschiecks Reserve
- Accepts all genders, five to 15 years
Victorian Masters' Athletics Doncaster Venue
- Located at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track at Rieschiecks Reserve
- Accepts all genders, 30 plus years
B
Doncaster Templestowe Badminton Association
- Located at Doncaster Primary School, Hummell Way, Doncaster
- Accepts all genders and ages
- Located at Manningham DISC
- Accepts all genders and ages
- Located at Deep Creek Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, males and females
Bulleen Basketball Club (Bulleen Boomers)
- Located at Sheahans Reserve
- Accepts all ages and genders
Koonung Comets Basketball Club
- Located at Doncaster Secondary College, Church Road, Doncaster
- Accepts juniors, all genders
Park Orchards Basketball Club (Steelers)
- Located at Park Orchards Community Centre
- Accepts juniors, all genders
Doncaster Basketball Association
- Located at Leeds Street Sports Centre, Doncaster
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Strength program for people aged 40 to 90 years
- Located at Stintons Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Manningham DISC
- Free community facility
C
- Located at Templestowe Baptist, 103-105 Anderson Creek Road, East Doncaster
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Ajani Centre
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Koonung Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club
- Located at Ted Ajani Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Doncaster Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club
- Located at Schramms Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Rieschiecks Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Stintons Reserve and Domeney Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Colman Park
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Templestowe Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Wonga Park Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Bulleen Park
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Manningham Bicycle Users Group
- Accepts adults and young people, all genders
D
- Located at Ruffey Lake Park
- Free community facility
- Hire discs from Manningham libraries for free using a library card
F
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club
- Located at Ted Ajani Reserve
- Accepts seniors, all genders
Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club
- Located at Ted Ajani Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Schramms Reserve
- Accepts senior males
Doncaster Junior Football Club
- Located at Schramms Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts seniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts senior males
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club
- Located at Domeney Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Domeney Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Templestowe Junior Football Club
- Located at Templestowe Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts seniors, all genders
Warrandyte Junior Football Club
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Located at Bulleen Park
- Accepts juniors, all genders
Old Yarra Cobras Football Club
- Located at Doncaster Reserve and Koonung Reserve
- Accepts seniors, all genders
G
Warrandyte Brownies Girl Guides
- Located at Warrandyte Uniting Church Hall
- Accepts girls aged five to seven years
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts girls
Bulleen Templestowe Gymnastics Club
- Located at Manningham DISC
- Accepts children and adults, all ages and genders
H
- Located at Mullum Mullum Reserve
- Accepts all ages and all genders
Donvale and Templestowe Pony Club
- Located at Buck Reserve, Mullum Mullum Linear Park
- Accepts children and young adults
- Located at Colman Park
- Accepts all ages and genders
K
- Located at Rieschiecks Reserve, Heimat Centre
- Accepts all ages and genders
L
- Located at Schramms Reserve
- Accepts all ages and genders
- Located at Mullum Mullum Reserve
- Accepts all ages and genders
- Located at Swilk Reserve
- Accepts all ages and genders
- Located at 7 Gregory Court, Doncaster
- Accepts all ages and genders
N
- Located at Templestowe Leisure Centre
- Accepts junior and senior females, boys up to 14 years and open teams
- Located at Doncaster Reserve
- Accepts junior females
- Located at Templestowe Leisure Centre
- Accepts junior and senior females and open teams
- Located at Templestowe Leisure Centre
- Accepts junior and senior females, boys up to 12 years and open teams
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts junior and senior females and open teams
- Located at Park Orchards Community Hall and Kalinda Primary School
- Accepts females, junior and open range groups
Doncaster and Districts Netball Association
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts junior and senior females and open teams
- Located at Wonga Park Reserve
- Accepts junior and senior females
P
- Located at Leeds Street, Sports Centre
- Accepts all ages and genders
R
- Located at Templestowe Reserve
- Accepts all ages and genders
S
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts all genders, six to 26 years
- Located at Templestowe Reserve
- Accepts all genders
- Located at Finns Reserve
- Accepts all genders
1st Doncaster East Scout Group
- Located at Rieschiecks Reserve
- Accepts all genders
3rd Doncaster East Scout Group
- Located at Zerbes Reserve
- Accepts all genders
Templestowe Lower 1st Scout Group
- Located at Ted Ajani Reserve
- Accepts all genders
- Located at Corner High Street and Doncaster Road
- Accepts young people with special needs, all genders
- Located at Stiggants Reserve
- Accepts all genders
- Located at Corner Yarra Road and Dawes Road, Wonga Park
- Accepts all genders
Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne
- Located at Boronia Reserve
- Accepts seniors, all genders
- Located at Anderson Park
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Veneto Club
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Park Reserve
- Accepts male seniors and male veterans
Manningham United Blues Football Club
- Located at Timber Ridge Reserve and other locations
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Wonga Park Wizards Junior Football Club
- Located at Wonga Park Reserve
- Accepts juniors, all genders
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at 2 Swilk Street, Templestowe
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
Doncaster Templestowe Amateur Swimming Club
- Located at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Accepts all ages and all genders
Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming Club
- Located at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Accepts all genders, 18 plus years
T
- Located at Manningham DISC (Tuesdays) and Templestowe Leisure Centre (Thursdays)
- Accepts all ages and all genders
Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Doncaster
- Located at 123 Church Road (enter via Dianella St car park), Doncaster, 3108
- Accepts all ages and genders
Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Warrandyte
- 168-178 Yarra Street (Victory Room - above the library), Warrandyte, 3113
- Accepts all ages and genders
- Located at Ted Ajani Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Mullum Mullum Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at 802 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Donvale Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Park Orchards Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Serpells Community Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Templestowe Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Warrandyte Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
- Located at Wonga Park Reserve
- Accepts juniors and seniors, all genders
W
Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation walking aims to make regular physical activity enjoyable and easy, especially for people who are not used to be active.
Walking groups can be any size and walk at various times, distances, days and levels of difficulty. Join an already existing group, start your own or become a walking group leader.
Looking to join a walking group or want more information? Reach out to Manningham’s local walking coordinator Leanne de Vos from Access Health and Community on 9810 3000 for more information.
- Warrandyte Walkers
- Pines Pram Walkers
- Love Walking Westfield
- Weekly Walkers
- The Pines Mall Walkers
- The Pines Outdoor Walkers
Walking for Pleasure
- For all ages and genders
- Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.30am
- Cost $3.00 per session
- Meet at Living and Learning at the Ajani Centre
- Meet at the Wonga Park Community Cottage
- Mondays and Thursdays during the school term at 9.15am
Social Walking and Lunch Group
- This group walks to new and interesting places and then enjoys lunch afterwards. Lunch is at own cost.
- All genders and ages
- Meet at Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre and car-pool to the walk location
- Monthly on a Thursday 9.30am to 1.30pm (approximately)
- All ages, genders, fitness levels and abilities welcome
- Events are held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Would you like to add your club to our list?
Contact our Sport and Recreation officer on 9840 9333 or email recreation2@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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:
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Main Yarra Trail to Westerfolds Park (northeast) and Southbank (southwest)
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Plenty River Trail to Greensborough (Western Ring Road Trail)
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Distance |
3 kilometres |
Grade |
Easy |
Surface |
Sealed paths with on road sections. Suitable for all bicycle types. |
Take care
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Eumeralla Avenue is a local road which has no footpath or trail
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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
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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
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Ruffey Lake Park - Adventure playgrounds, picnic shelters, BBQs, lake and wetlands, toilets and drinking water.
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Finns Reserve - Picnic shelter, BBQs, playground, Yarra River access, toilets and drinking water.
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Westerfolds Park - BBQs, picnic shelter, wetlands and Yarra River Observation Deck, toilets and drinking water.
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Detour to Templestowe Village - cafes, restaurants, supermarket
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.
A one-off workshop exploring the use of mixed-media in painting, driven by Gidley's passion for vibrancy and colour in art. Suitable for painters of all ages and abilities.
Presented by the Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society.
Supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants Program.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park follows the course of the Koonung Creek (and the Eastern Freeway) which forms the boundary of Manningham, Whitehorse and some of Boroondara.
The Linear Park is a significant recreation corridor offering opportunities for walking, cycling and dog walking.
The landscape character of the Linear Park offers a mix of natural settings, indigenous bushland and open parkland.
The Linear Park contains the Koonung Trail, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians which has good connections to on-road paths, and links directly to the Main Yarra Trail and the EastLink Trail.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park is approximately 10 kilometres in length from Thompsons Road, Bulleen to Springvale Road, Donvale.
The Koonung Trail is the main commuter trail between Springvale Road and Burke Road where it joins the Main Yarra Trail.
The Koonung Trail crosses to the south side of the Eastern Freeway at Church Road, Doncaster.
West of Church Road there is the secondary bicycle route on the north side of freeway. Trail markers clearly identify the different routes.
Places and spaces
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Park Reserve
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Katrina Gully Playground, Doncaster
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Darvall St, Donvale
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Windella Playground, Doncaster
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Wilsons Reserve, Doncaster (100m from trail)
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Kingsnorth Reserve, Doncaster (150m from trail)
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Marshall Reserve, Doncaster (350m from trail)
Paths and trails
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Koonung Trail joins the Main Yarra Trail at Burke Road, Kew linking it to the City
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From Springvale Road the trail follows the EastLink Trail to Frankston
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By making use of the above links, the Koonung Trail also connects to Diamond Creek Trail, Brushy Creek Trail, Outer Circle Trail and Plenty River Trail
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The Mullum Mullum Trail links the EastLink Trail to the Main Yarra Trail.
How to get there
Off-street parking
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Boronia Reserve, Donvale
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Leeds Street, Doncaster East
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Park Reserve, Doncaster
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Koonung Park, Bulleen
Toilets and drinking fountains
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Koonung Park, Bulleen
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Boronia Reserve, Donvale
Bus accessible
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Park and ride on the corner Doncaster Road and Hender Street, Doncaster.
Bring your dog
Commuter Trail
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Dogs on lead on the path and within 5 metres of the path
Secondary Trail
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Dogs off lead except within 15 metres of a playground, barbecue or sporting event
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.
SkySong is a collection of 500 images put to a series of songs and instrumentals. In effect it is a movie of still images using the Ken Burns effect.
The images [by Bill McAuley] are viewed as they are synchronised with the music. [Also composed by Bill McAuley]
The songs will be accompanied by live musicians and vocalists during the world premiere performance of SkySong at Warrandyte Mechanics Institute Hall. Attendance limited to 100 persons.
Join us for the first ever Pride Night at Aquarena!
Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQA plus community and their allies. It is about providing a safe and welcoming recreation space for the community to listen to music, have some fun and get fit.
This is a free celebration with a DJ, drag entertainment, fun activities, fitness classes and access to facilities at Aquarena.
Activities on offer include:
- aqua aerobics class
- cycle class
- Zumba class
- access to gym facilities
- recreational swimming
- outdoor games
- BBQ and refreshments.
Come and Try Karate with The Family Dojo, Doncaster. Classes are led by female instructors.
We'd love our local girls to come try martial arts and find out just how powerful they can be!
Ample parking available onsite. Doncaster Park and Ride is across the road making it easy to get to.
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: a water bottle
Registration not required.
Active Manningham will be running a free mat Pilates class.
Focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness. Low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout.
Due to limited spaces registration is essential.