Rieschiecks Reserve
COVID-19 update
From 11.59pm on Sunday 18 October 2020, the Victorian Government has announced changes to restrictions .
In line with these restrictions, some outdoor activities can now take place at Manningham’s outdoor sport and recreation facilities.
Tom Kelly Athletics Track is open and groups must maintain a distance of 100 metres from other users.
Please remember to practice, physical distancing guidelines and follow the advice from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at all times.
The safety of our community is our top priority during this time.
We encourage everyone to visit the DHHS website for the most up to date information about coronavirus (COVID-19). Translated resources are also available.
Corner George Street and Victoria Street, Doncaster East
Melway ref. 33 J11
Rieschiecks Reserve provides a range of community, recreation, heritage and sporting facilities including Schramms Cottage, Scout Hall, athletics track, football and cricket oval and Heimat Centre.
Tom Kelly Athletics Track
Tom Kelly Athletics Track is the only athletics facility in Manningham.
As well as serving local residents through the junior and senior club structure, it also services schools within and outside of Manningham.
There is no public access to Tom Kelly Athletics Precinct during club/casual allocations. Please see current availability link below.
Please contact us for booking and fee information.
Points of interest
- Athletics track
- Doncaster Athletics Club
- Victorian Masters Athletics Club
- Doncaster Little Athletics Centre
- Schramms Cottage Museum
- Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society
- Heimat Centre
- 1st Doncaster East Scout Group
- Playground
- Sporting oval, practice nets and pavilion (football/ cricket)
- Manningham Cricket Club
- Public toilets
- Off street carparking
- Accessible carparking
Dog Controls
Off lead except 15 metres from a playground, barbeque or organised sporting event. Dogs are prohibited from the Tom Kelly Athletics Track facility.
Rieschiecks Reserve Management Plan 2012
Manningham Council has prepared the 
Rieschiecks Reserve Management Plan 2012 (22.56 MB) to guide the future management of the Reserve.
The study area includes:
- Schramms Cottage
- Owens Reserve
- Heimat Centre
- Athletics track and facilities
- Scout hall
- Football/ cricket oval
- Playground
- Passive open space.
- Inclusion of Kevin Heinze GROW
