Visit our local shopping centres or markets for a little bit of retail therapy and to explore our local arts, crafts, fashion and food.
Our shopping centres
We have a range of local shopping experiences close to home that suit a variety of budgets and needs. From dog grooming to enjoying a tasty lunch, our friendly traders provide excellent service and are happy to help. Discover some of our great shopping locations today.
Our local markets
Local markets are held on a regular basis within our community offering a wide range of fresh produce, crafts, homewares and more.
Next to The Pines shopping centre, this reserve accommodates a range of recreation and play opportunities for local residents and visitors to the shopping centre. The Pines Community and Activity Centre is in the reserve and houses Manningham U3A and The Pines Learning and Activity Centre.
The Reserve's highlight is its playspace, which includes fitness equipment designed by a physiotherapist specifically to improve the strength, mobility and agility of older adults or those recovering from injury or illness. Watch the video to learn more about the exercise equipment. There are also clear instructions on site to assist people through the exercises.
Places and spaces
- Playground
- Exercise equipment for older adults and those rehabilitating from injury or illness
- Shared pedestrian and bicycle pathway
- The Pines Learning and Activity Centre
- Manningham U3A
- Deep Creek Childcare and Kindergarten
The Pines Reserve Playground and Exercise Equipment
The playground caters for all ages, including older adults, with specialised exercise equipment designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance and fitness. The exercise equipment doubles as play equipment for young children and is ideal for parents and grandparents who want to exercise while their children enjoy the playground.
Suitable age group: All ages
Pedestrian Links
- Deloraine Close
- Ashton Rise
- Johns Grove
- Monomeath Close.
Bus Routes
Public transport is readily available at The Pines shopping centre at the Reynolds Road entrance.
Car Parking
Parking is available at The Pines Learning and Activity Centre from Blackburn Road. This includes four disabled parking spaces.
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.
Our strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in consultation with the community in line with our community engagement policy.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Strategies
Action plans
Our Pines Learning and Activity Centre is ideal for meetings, conferences, functions or family occasions and can be hired until 11.00pm, seven days a week. It is located next to the Pines Shopping Centre.
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 Pines Learning and Activity 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 | |
---|---|---|
Function room - Casual hirer | $118 per hour | $207 per hour |
Function room - Regular hirer | $39 per hour | $52 per hour |
Meeting room - Casual hirer | $51 per hour | $58 per hour |
Meeting room - regular hirer | $32 per hour | $43 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 Pines Learning and Activity Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Have questions?
Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an urban plaza. It has a pedestrian path, seat, picnic setting and a horse hitching post beneath three large pines, and remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street Biosite 7.
Launders Reserve upgrade
We're upgrading Launders Reserve.
What's included in the upgrade?
The upgrade will include:
- new seats
- new picnic table
- new charcoal coloured concrete path
- rocks and planting.
The existing hitching post and pine trees will be retained.
When will it be done?
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2024 and will take up to a month to complete, depending on weather conditions. Construction will generally occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays.
More information
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.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all carers caring for people with disability, illness, mental health issues and/or ageing to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and dementia patients.
Getting There
By car
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre has a large underground car park. You can also use the car park in the nearby area.
It is wheelchair accessible.
By bus
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre is accessible via the following bus routes:
- 905, 280 to Pines Shopping Centre
- 281 to Doncaster Westfield and Box Hill Central
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.
Find your local
Get to know our municipality through our local businesses.
Looking for a grant to fund an upcoming project?
View our range of grants available to assist your community group, club or arts practice.
As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
We recognise that climate change is a defining issue of our time and requires a collaborative and urgent response. By actively working together — Council, our community, schools, businesses and partners — we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable future for us all.
Creating a clean and renewable future
As part of our response to climate change, we are continuing to focus efforts on building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. We are doing this by reducing emissions from Council operations, managing our energy/water/waste in smart, responsible ways and by building awareness, educating and empowering our community to do the same.
Tackling climate change
Climate change is already impacting our environment, liveability, our health and local economy and it requires an immediate and urgent response. We all need to work together — Council, the community, schools and businesses — to take action to address the impacts of climate change and work towards a more sustainable future.
Timeline for climate action
What we are doing
Motion to declare climate emergency approved by Council
On January 28 2020, Manningham Council unanimously approved a motion to declare a climate emergency. This resolution acknowledged that we are in a state of serious climate and environmental change and that urgent climate actions were required.
Climate mitigation targets adopted by Council
On October 2021, Manningham Council unanimously adopted climate mitigation targets. These targets are:
- net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations
- net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community
The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to enhance climate action. Community feedback acknowledged a shared commitment with Council to increase action on climate change.
Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan developed
A Climate Emergency Action Plan was developed, outlining actions to address climate change.
Published Climate Emergency Response Plan
In July 2023 after further consultation, Manningham Council published the renamed Climate Emergency Response Plan. The Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines the approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
Key actions include:
- improved public transport and car share services
- increased electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- conversion to energy efficient LED streetlights
- expanding rooftop solar and batteries program
- household energy saving measures
- diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste from landfill
- incentives to recycle and repurpose materials
- preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland reserves
- strengthening community education and awareness raising through workshops, events and activities.
100 per cent renewable energy at Council buildings and sports facilities
Manningham Council has signed the VECO electricity contract. VECO is an initiative involving 46 Victorian councils, known as the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).
Thanks to the signing of this monumental contract, we will be able to make the following changes:
- End of 2022 - 100 per cent green electricity will be running:
- the Pines Shopping Centre
- Manningham Civic Centre
- MC Square
- Manningham Depot
- End of 2023 - Manningham netball stadiums and Aquarena will transfer to the contract as well.
- 1 January 2025 - all our electricity requirements will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. This includes:
- buildings
- street lights
- EV charging points
All this new renewable energy comes from two wind farms, located in Horsham and Dundonnell.