Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Iona Reserve

Melway Ref: 35 F12 Suburb: Park Orchards Precinct: 100 Acres Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Pine trees Dogs off lead Path network

Iona Reserve is a 1.3 hectare Pine tree covered reserve along a natural drainage line in the heart of Park Orchards. The Reserve primarily serves a visual amenity function and its meandering informal path through the Pine trees makes it a pleasant reserve for relaxing and informal recreation opportunities. The Significant Landscape Overlay which applies to the Reserve recognises the landscape character value of Pine trees in the local area. The Reserve is fenced at the Elgin Road end although this may not be required. This Reserve is a low priority for any further development.

Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Ironbark Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 B9 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Ironbark Reserve is adequately sized (2388m²) and it is used for open space, pedestrian link, play and drainage, with a natural drainage line at the northern end of the Reserve. The Reserve is close to aged care facilities and Macedon Neighbourhood Shopping Centre and is surrounded by medium density housing. It also provides important links for local residents to reach High Street and Manningham Road and their respective amenities. Play opportunities have been reduced to one swing set and the Reserve lacks pathways, seating or landscaping. Although there is a playspace and seating within 400 metres at Crawford Reserve, planning future recreation opportunities at Ironbark Reserve needs to consider the needs and ages of all residents. There is a narrow informal pedestrian route through private land from the north western end of the Reserve at Gambier Avenue. Consideration should be given to Council acquisition of a small area of Body Corporate owned land, or an agreement made with the Body Corporate, to enable improved pedestrian access from Gambier Avenue to the Reserve. A path could then be constructed through the Reserve via the playspace. Additional canopy tree planting and landscaping would greatly improve the amenity and appearance of the Reserve.

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Jocelyn Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 K12 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Garden beds Path network Mature trees

This 1962m 2 Reserve is accessible and links well to local streets, connecting Denhert Street to Jocelyn Court. Play opportunities currently cater for 2-8 year olds and when upgraded, play and recreation opportunities should be made more interesting, with consideration given to the 5+ age group from the nearby Doncaster Gardens Primary School families. Playspace provision also needs to complement nearby Celeste Reserve West located only 180 metres away to the south.

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Joroma Reserve

Melway Ref: 37 A5 Suburb: Wonga Park Precinct: Wonga Park Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Joroma Reserve is located in the south-east corner of the municipality, within a residential area. While the Reserve is small (1,582m²) and there are currently no pedestrian links to the local neighbourhood, the existing remnant trees (adjacent to Haven, Biosite 9 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012), play and informal recreation opportunities are more important elements. Consideration should be given in the future residential development of the vacant land to the north for the provision pedestrian access between Joroma Reserve and Teena Reserve along the natural drainage line. The playspace caters for 2-8 year olds and there is a large play space (installed 2010) across Brushy Park Road in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

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June Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 F5 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation

Recreation F acilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs on lead Mature trees

June Reserve is a small (813m²) corner block with some formal play opportunities for young children (1-4 years) and enough interesting landscaping and tree planting to provide further unstructured play opportunities. The area is not well serviced with open space and there is a significant amount of medium density housing in the Reserve’s vicinity up to Serpells Road which warrants the retention of such facilities. Some consideration could be given to expanding the size of the Reserve if opportunities arise.

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Jura Reserve

Melway Ref: 49 B1 Suburb: Park Orchards Precinct: 100 Acres Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Bushland Pine trees

Jura Reserve is a closed road reserve between Jura Court and Enfield Avenue. The Reserve is part of Oban Road, Biosite 21 and contains a mixture of remnant vegetation and Pine trees (Refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012). The Reserve is inaccessible, with a steep entrance from Enfield Road, no signage to indicate it as public open space and no paths or tracks through the thick vegetation. However, any links through the Reserve would only benefit a few local residents and the ecological value of the Reserve should not be compromised. It is recommended to close the road formally in order to preserve the vegetation. There is also a potential link to Stintons Water Supply Reserve.

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JW Thomson Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 E11 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elemen ts Play equipment (large) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Mature trees Accessible paths

JW Thomson Reserve (formerly known as Saxon Reserve) has been identified as an important area for the provision of informal recreation opportunities for the Doncaster Hill area. The Reserve’s shared paths offer direct pedestrian/cycling access for residential areas north of the Reserve to Westfield Doncaster’s Grosvenor Street entrance. Council has purchased a private property in Roseville Street to enlarge the Reserve to 6360 m 2 and increase its accessibility. Medium density housing will increase and the provision of this Reserve will become more important. The Guide Hall was burnt down in 2009 which has created more ‘green’ space. The playspace (upgraded in 2009) caters for 4+ year olds and should complement nearby Winbrook Reserve. Stage 2 of the Reserve upgrade will include integration of the Roseville Street property into the Reserve, extending the path network, public art, additional seating and landscaping. Refer to the Doncaster Hill Public Art Masterplan and Saxon Reserve Development Plan 2008.

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Kathleen Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 H8 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

Kathleen Reserve is a narrow band of VicRoads and Council road reserve, including a closed section of Kathleen Grove, which is 1960m 2 in area and provides a path link for local residents to a bus stop on Manningham Road. Although it primarily functions as a road reserve is does serve a limited open space function. There is potential for additional landscaping and seating.

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Kebun Reserve

Melway Ref: 35 D11 Suburb: Park Orchards Precinct: Park Orchards Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Pine trees Dogs on lead

Kebun Reserve is a very small reserve (719m 2) that is a formally closed section of road reserve that now provides a connection between Park Road and Enfield Avenue. The Reserve contains a stand of mature Pine trees alongside a crushed rock path and landscaping on the bank above the roundabout. This site is fully developed and is considered a low priority for further development.

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Keeps Corner

Melway Ref: 33 E4 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: District Functions: Urban plaza Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Seating Street trees Public art Bicycle parking Dogs on lead Historical sign

Keeps Corner was formally a General Store, built around 1914, which served the district for 50 years. The last owners were Jack and Ethel Keep — thus the area became known as Keeps Corner. Council purchased the land in the 1990s and retained this section of the original site for a public plaza. The 800m 2 landscaped Reserve and the adjoining streetscape form a vibrant and attractive community urban plaza. Part of the plaza is leased by Manningham Council to Carluccis Restaurant as an outdoor eating area and the remaining plaza is used by buskers, markets and as informal social space. This site is fully developed and is considered a low priority for further development.

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Kenman Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 J5 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table

Kenman Reserve is a small reserve (1152m²) located within a newer residential subdivision where residents have limited access to public open space. A Council drain is located diagonally across the Reserve. The Reserve was upgraded in 2003 with landscaping and a small playground catering for 1-5 year olds and provides a green break in the residential area. No further development is proposed at this reserve.

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Kerry Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 J12 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketball Garden beds Picnic table Mature trees

This 2,718m² Reserve is located in a small court and offers varied play and recreation opportunities that cater for children aged 2-12 years. The basketball ring at the Reserve ensures meeting adequate coverage in this vicinity. Although having access from only one street, the Reserve is important in providing informal recreation opportunities for local residents and the families of nearby Doncaster Gardens Primary School. It also serves a drainage function. Access to the playground could be improved with the provision of a path to the playspace.

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Kerry Anne Reserve North

Melway Ref: 37 A4 Suburb: Wonga Park Precinct: Wonga Park Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Unstructured bush play Remnant vegetation

Located in the south-east corner of the municipality in a residential court, the Reserve is very small (874m²), with a narrow street frontage (13 metres) and remnant mature indigenous trees and a swing set. It is recommended to keep the play equipment small as there are play opportunities at nearby Joroma Reserve and a new large play space installed across Brushy Park Road in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Kerry Anne Reserve South is located 100 metres away at the opposite end of the Crescent and both reserves combine to provide an attractive streetscape.

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Kerry Anne Reserve South

Melway Ref: 37 A5 Suburb: Wonga Park Precinct: Wonga Park Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Remnant vegetation

The value of this small reserve (885m²) lies in the beautiful mature indigenous trees it contains. The Reserve has a narrow 13 metre frontage to Kerry Anne Crescent. Kerry Anne Reserve North is located 100 metres away at the opposite end of the Crescent and both reserves combine to provide an attractive streetscape.

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Kevin Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 G4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Kevin Reserve is a small (1,488m²) reserve considered to have minimal current open space value. There are no links from this reserve to the local community and its accessibility is further limited by the major road barriers of EastLink and Mitcham Road and a narrow 12 metre street frontage. Kevin Reserve is located immediately adjacent to the medium density residential area along Mitcham Road. Additional canopy tree planting would greatly improve the appearance of the Reserve. Astelot Reserve is in close proximity and has play opportunities that can better provide for the Kevin Court residents.

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Kim Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 D6 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Regional Functions: Linear park, informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Kim Reserve is a small reserve of approximately 1210m² located in an industrial precinct. The Reserve acts as a green space for those working in the area, as well as a gateway entrance to the Parks Victoria managed Yarra Valley Parklands beyond. It contains a path and bench seat. Once a continuous path link has been achieved along this stretch of the Yarra Valley Parklands, it may attract greater usage. Open Space in this area is not easily accessible so the significance of this Reserve should not be underestimated, and access and amenity should be taken into consideration in any Structure Plan proposed for this area.

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Kimberley Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 G4 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Accessible paths

Kimberley Reserve has a drainage function, with a Melbourne Water main drain going through the Reserve although it also provides a useful pedestrian link for the local community to access the adjacent child care centre and Templestowe Road. The Reserve contains a concrete path, a row of deciduous trees and lighting at either end. While it is lacking in character, there is an opportunity for additional canopy tree planting in the centre of the Reserve. 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.

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Kingsnorth Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 J12 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation

Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees Accessible path Garden beds

Kingsnorth Reserve is a relatively small (2,153m²) and attractive corner reserve that was upgraded in 2005 with a new playspace catering for 0-7 year olds and additional landscaping. The Reserve has an accessible pathway, natural shade and attractive landscaping. It is very close to the Koonung Creek Linear Park and there is a bus stop close by. The Reserve is fully developed and there is no capacity to expand play or informal recreation opportunities.

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Knees Patch

Melway Ref: 35 E9 Suburb: Park Orchards Precinct: 100 Acres Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, visual amenity Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Bushland Dogs off lead Remnant vegetation

This small patch of bushland (954m²) previously formed the south-east corner of Domeney Reserve, though it is now located on the opposite side of Knees Road. This vegetation acts as a buffer to Minter Court/ Stintons Reserve, Biosite 13 to the north, east and west, and assists in providing habitat links to nearby Orchid Reserve and 100 Acres Reserve. Refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.

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Koonung Creek Linear Park

Melway Ref: 32 E10 (western end) – 48 F5 (eastern end) Suburb: Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East & Donvale Precinct: Bolin Bolin, Ruffey & Boroina Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna, informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (Darvall- Mature trees Dogs off lead (on lead small, Windella & Katrina- within five metres of large) Koonung Trail) Basketball Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Accessible paths Soccer goal Informal grassed area Public toilets Commuter Trail (Koonung Off street parking Trail) and shared path network Principal pedestrian Creek frontage, network retarding basin and wetlands The Koonung Creek Linear Park is approximately 10 kilometres in length and forms a large section of Manningham’s southern boundary from Thompsons Road, Bulleen to Springvale Road, Donvale. The creek is almost entirely urban and in places has been heavily modified by realignment works due to the development of the Eastern Freeway. The Freeway follows the path of the creek and Park over its entire length. The Park offers a variety of experiences and has a strong appeal to the community providing valuable informal recreation opportunities to a regional catchment. The Park’s dominant feature is the commuter trail (Koonung Trail) running through approximately five kilometres of the Park from Springvale Road to 500 metres west of Wetherby Road. From this point (Eram Park), the path leaves Manningham via a footbridge to the City of Whitehorse. The Linear Park narrows significantly between Tram Road, Doncaster and Thompson Road, Bulleen and has linked secondary pathways with a number of options for crossing the Eastern Freeway to access the Koonung Trail on the Whitehorse/Boroondara side. The Trail is classified in the Principal Bicycle Network as being part of the Metropolitan Trail Network as a shared pedestrian/bicycle path and links to the Main Yarra Trail. Another feature is the Koonung, Biosite 32 in three sections of the Park; Brindy Court, Boronia Reserve and Darval Court. However, the bushland along the entire length of the Koonung Creek Linear Park is considered a high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The Koonung Creek forms the official municipal boundary east of Doncaster Road but the Eastern Freeway forms the functional boundary and as the Freeway continually crosses the Creek, these two ‘boundaries’ do not always correlate. There is an anomaly with Eram Park as it is owned and managed by the City of Whitehorse but is located on the northern side of the Freeway. There is also a section of former VicRoads open space (5.5 hectares) that sits on the north side of the Freeway but is located on the south side of the Creek and is, although located in the City of Whitehorse, in the process of being transferred to Manningham. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Koonung Creek Linear Park Major reserves along the linear park such as Park Reserve, Koonung Reserve and Boronia Reserve are managed as separate reserves from the Linear Park. Other formerly separate reserves, such as Katrina Reserve, Massey Reserve, Stanton Reserve, Kampman Street, Tram Road and Windella Reserve are now described as part of the Linear Park. The landscape character of the Linear Park is a mixture of natural settings, indigenous bushland and open parkland. There may be an opportunity to improve the connection of the Linear Park along the north side of the Koonung Creek to Bulleen Park and the Yarra River. These are recommendations in the Bulleen Park Management Plan and Koonung Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2011, however, the location of the City of Boroondara owned Freeway Public Golf Course, which occupies both sides of the Koonung Creek, limits the opportunities. The Linear Park is accessible at all intersecting arterials, via a number of footbridges across the Eastern Freeway and local streets. Users are able to link with the Main Yarra Trail in the west to access Melbourne City and link to Frankston via the EastLink Trail in the east. There are three playspaces in the Linear Park which are managed as part of the Park. The first playspace at Windella Quadrant is a large, relatively flat area that has play equipment catering for 3-10 year olds, informal soccer goals and the secondary trail. Play opportunities need to differ in style to nearby Katrina Reserve (1.6km west on the Trail) and Marshall Reserve when upgrading occurs. The Management Plan recommends landscaping to increase visibility from Windella Quadrant and a shared path linking Windella Quadrant to Marshall Reserve. The Management Plan recommendations also include developing a coordinated approach to land management with all owners and managers; upgrade of exiting paths, way finding and directional signage, landscaping and maintenance. Katrina Gully playspace is large and caters for 2-12 year olds. The area is popular with local residents for dog walking and enjoying the panorama. The Park is in the catchment of Birralee Primary School, Applewood Retirement Village and a local milk bar on Katrina Street. Recommendations from the Management Plan include an upgrade to the existing path system in the southern section. No recommendations have been made specifying any future use or development of the northern portion of the Park. The other playspace is on Darvall Road, Donvale which consists of swings only at a park access point. A recommendation from the Management Plan is to consider removal of the swing set once past its usable life and make the Park an attractive entrance to the linear trail through landscaping and a park bench. In 2005, Council entered into a land exchange agreement with VicRoads to rationalise the distribution of Council and VicRoads land on and alongside the Eastern Freeway from Bulleen Road to Springvale Road. As part of this agreement, VicRoads is in the process of transferring to Council approximately 14 hectares of former VicRoads land, currently used as open space within the Linear Park. Approximately five hectares of this land, while located on the northern side of the Eastern Freeway, is currently located within the City of Whitehorse. Eram Park, remains as the only Whitehorse Council managed open space on the north side of the Eastern Freeway. East of Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Koonung Creek Linear Park Springvale Road the Koonung Trail continues as the EastLink Trail on the Connect East managed Eastern Freeway Linear Park.

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Koonung Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 F10 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: District Functions: Linear park, sport, community facility, informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Mature trees Dogs off lead Cricket/football Informal grassed area Public toilets Tennis Off street parking Community hall Path network BBQ/picnic table Cricket nets

Koonung Reserve provides an important function in Manningham’s open space network as a sporting and recreation facility. The Reserve contains an oval, community tennis courts, playspace (2-8 years), public toilets, treed open space and a hall for hire (Koonara Hall). Koonung Reserve adds to the ‘green’ buffer between the Eastern Freeway and residential area and the mature Eucalypts 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. Many people park in the surrounding streets on weekdays to commute from the bus stop on Thompsons Road. Its high visitation warrants quality facilities, amenities and interesting play opportunities for a wide range of ages and abilities. Consideration should be given to the provision of informal recreation opportunities for all years to complement the existing sport opportunities. The Reserve is made up of 36 separate small titles and consideration should be given to title consolidation. Refer to Koonung Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2011.

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Kyrenia Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 K3 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Currawong Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees Path network Remnant vegetation

Kyrenia Reserve is an irregularly shaped 0.5 hectare reserve that links Kyrenia Court, Jennifer Court and Mahoneys Court and provides important pedestrian access functionality for local residents to other local streets, nearby Warrandyte High School and the bus stops on Ringwood Warrandyte Road. The Reserve is mostly an open grassed area, with scattered indigenous trees along the natural drainage line in the northern part of the Reserve (which also contains an underground Council drain). This remnant vegetation adds significant value to the Reserve and is a buffer site to Currawong Reserve, Biosite 17 and Tindals Hill, Biosite 24 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The largest part of the Reserve is a relatively steep open grassed area with a path running diagonally across it. Additional canopy tree planting in copses away from the Reserve boundary should be considered.

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Landscape Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 E8 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (district) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Picnic table Path network Fitness equipment Boundary fence Retarding basin

Landscape Reserve is situated adjacent to two primary schools, close to the bus routes on Andersons Creek Road, and its large size (3.3 hectares) gives it considerable potential for further development of outdoor recreation. A former natural drainage line runs north-south through the Reserve. Following the 1993 Concept Plan, major earthworks were undertaken to create two relatively level grass platforms east and west of the gully and a 2800 m 2 retarding basin at the southern end of the Reserve. Landscape Reserve has been identified for the possible future development of sporting facilities. Upgraded in 2009, the Reserve’s playspace caters for all ages with a wide range of recreation opportunities. The playspace (district level) has fun and interesting play opportunities, including sound elements, traditional play and landscaping. The Reserve also contains fitness equipment and a path network. The farm style fence on Serpells Road has been retained. The large open grass areas are an important asset of the Reserve, but there is scope for additional tree planting to frame these areas. On its western boundary, the Reserve abuts a parcel of the Milgate Estate private open space.

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Larnaca Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 B8 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Picnic table Mature trees Path network Unstructured bush play Pine trees

Larnaca Reserve is a large (0.55 hectare), well maintained and attractive reserve that can be accessed from Larnaca Court, Wensley Court and Whitehall Court and is very close to Serpells and St. Charles Borromeo Primary Schools. The playspace was upgraded in 2008 and caters for 1-8 year olds. 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. The entrance to the narrow pedestrian link from Whitehall Court could benefit from minor improvements to highlight the presence of the link and Reserve and the further connection to Pine View Reserve from the end of Whitehall Court.

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Larne Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 K3 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elem ents Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Remnant vegetation

Larne Reserve was created as a relatively small reserve (3135 m 2) in a low density residential area. There is limited potential for development with its difficult topography and lack of local community links. The Reserve does contain two large remnant Eucalypts. The Reserve is a low priority for development.

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Launders Reserve

Melway Ref: 24 G11 Suburb: Wonga Park Precinct: Wonga Park Catchment: Local Functions: Urban plaza, informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Picnic table Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature Pine trees Adjacent off street parking Garden bed above Principal pedestrian network retaining wall

Launders Reserve is a 834m² strip of public open space between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street. It has a pedestrian path, one seat, one picnic setting and a horse hitching post located beneath three large pines, as well as some remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street, Biosite 7. Its primary function is that of an urban plaza to the adjacent shops, although any upgrades should reflect the area’s green wedge character. This small parcel of land is a low priority for recreational facilities, given the proximity of Wonga Park Reserve across the road.

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Lawford Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 C12 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (large) Mature trees Dogs off lead Basketball Informal grassed area Path network Informal cricket Garden beds Picnic table

Located on the eastern side of Eastern Golf Course and just outside the Doncaster Hill boundary, Lawford Reserve is surrounded by a medium density residential area and a business precinct. It lies within the catchment of St Gregory’s Primary School. It has been identified in the Doncaster Hill Strategy and Doncaster Hill Urban Master Plan (2003) as an important focus for the provision of informal recreation opportunities for Doncaster Hill’s future residents. The Reserve currently includes a play space (2-7 years), basketball ring, cricket pitch, seating, drinking fountains and an extensive path network.

This large reserve (2.1 hectares) currently connects to four residential streets and is also used by local residents as a thoroughfare to Williamsons Road and Westfield Doncaster. Abutting Eastern Golf Course, Lawford Reserve has further potential linkages when that site is redeveloped. The east-west gully continues through the Golf Course site and will become an important linear park including shared paths and recreation facilities. The Reserve also has a drainage function and works have been carried out in the gully area over the years to improve local drainage. Although an attractive and undulating reserve, with mature vegetation growth, the playspace and picnic area would be improved with some trees. Currently it is a large and amenable reserve, but as usage increases as Doncaster Hill develops, further facilities may be warranted. The last Management Plan was completed in 1994. Recommendations for Lawford Reserve from the Doncaster Hill Urban Masterplan include further play and picnic facilities, more space for ball games, a potential skate park, a potential formal dog park, public toilets and public art.

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Leawarra Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 A9 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketball Garden beds Fenced Mature trees

Leawarra Reserve is a small (1,155m²), attractive corner reserve with landscaping, basketball ring and limited play equipment (2-4 years). Play opportunities need to continue on a small scale in order to meet play opportunities in a 400 metre radius for local residents. Basketball is well provided in this locality and consideration to the ongoing need for the basketball ring at Leawarra Reserve needs to be given when a reserve upgrade occurs. Amenity could be improved with some appropriate landscaping and shade planting and a replacement fence.

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Lilian Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 H8 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage, urban plaza Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketball Mature trees Path links

Lilian Reserve is small (1,561m²) and its main function is to serve as a local green space and provide neighbourhood links to Pinnacle Crescent and Lincoln Drive. Whilst it is adjacent and enhances the Lilian Street Shopping Centre, the current businesses do not support regular visitation. An upgrade took place in 2011, providing play opportunities for 2-5 year olds, basketball, seating and pedestrian access from Pinnacle Crescent to Lincoln Drive (formerly an occupied drainage reserve).

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Lincoln Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 G8 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

Lincoln Reserve is small discontinuous drainage and sewerage reserve and as its only function is drainage, it has no open space value.

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Lindsay Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 J10 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, community facility, informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Pre-school service Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees Retarding basin

Lindsay Reserve is located on two parcels of land and is located opposite Ayr Street Local Shopping Centre. It serves multiple functions as a retarding basin, the site of Vista Valley Pre-school and informal recreation area. The steep level changes on the Lindsay and Ayr Street corner make any further development or open space infrastructure difficult. The local area, particularly south-west of Lindsay Reserve, is not well serviced with usable open space. The Timber Ridge playspace is 220 metres away to the east, the Harold Reserve playspace is 600 metres away to the west, and the Willow Reserve South playspace is 750 metres away to the south. Should the Vista Valley Pre-school cease in the future the land on which it is located should become usable open space and fill the local gap in the provision of play opportunities. In the meantime, additional border planting could enhance the Reserve and provide shade for the existing park seat.

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Lionel Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 B3 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees

Lionel Reserve is a prominent corner site that contains a playspace catering for 1-7 year olds and is located in close proximity to four other Reserves, all containing playspaces. It is relatively flat and, at 2,768m², is large enough to provide informal recreation opportunities for local residents. It is located close to Blackburn Road and Beverley Hills Primary School and aesthetics and accessibility could be enhanced with landscaping and a path. Consideration should be given to the provision of basketball at this or another nearby Reserve.

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Lookover Reserve

Melway Ref: 49 D4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link, drainage, public utility Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Mature trees Transmission towers Wetland

Lookover Reserve is a 0.9 hectare reserve located in a low density residential area and provides a link through a steep informal pedestrian track from Lookover Road to Glenwood Close. The Reserve also has a drainage easement in the natural gully towards the front of the Reserve that also contains a Council drain. Parts of the gully have poor drainage, with standing water in the wetter parts of the year. Its vista is dominated by large powerlines and any potential to improve the Reserve is heavily restricted by the transmission lines and three transmission towers that dissect the Reserve. There is some opportunity to improve the function and amenity of the Lookover Road frontage by canopy tree planting in the 2000m 2 area free from drainage and transmission line restrictions. There is also the potential to construct a path along the existing informal pedestrian track. The northern boundary fence does not appear to be located on the Reserve boundary and approximately 600m 2 of the Reserve appears to have been encroached upon by the adjoining residential property.

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Lyndal Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 F4 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Basketball Mature trees Path network Unstructured bush play Garden beds

Lyndal Reserve is a large (0.8 hectare) park, centrally located in the street layout of a residential area, and attractively landscaped. It has a path network that links residents not only to four neighbouring streets, being Deep Creek Drive, Silvana Court, Vivienne Court and Lyndal Court, but also indirectly to the Mullum Mullum Linear Park further afield. The Reserve also links residents to bus stops and the shared path on Andersons Creek Road. The Reserve accommodates a range of activities including a small playspace catering for 2-6 year olds, basketball tower and ample flat open space suitable for ball games. Given there are no other playspaces within a 400 metre radius, it is worth investigating the provision of play equipment that appeals to a wide age range when planning future recreation opportunities.

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Lynette Reserve

Melway Ref: 35 A1 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link, flora/fauna, informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Remnant vegetation Dogs off lead Unstructured bush play Steep site Path network

Lynette Reserve (7,073m²) is a steep but an attractive reserve that also offers pedestrian access from the bus stop on Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Lynette Ave and surrounding streets. It has remnant indigenous vegetation which functions as a buffer between Pound Bend and Fourth Hill Biosites (Refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 ). There is a small but fun playspace that was upgraded in 2004 to cater for 1-4 year olds. The Reserve is adequately used and is well located to serve the surrounding subdivision. An old constructed vehicle track runs across the slope connecting Lynette Avenue to the footpath on Heidelberg- Warrandyte Road. The network of older paths, including a connection to the bus stop, has become partially overgrown.

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Lynwood Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 D8 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: District Functions: Pedestrian link, flora/fauna, informal recreation, drainage, community facility Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (large) Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs off lead Pre-school services Bushland Path network Principal pedestrian Retarding basin network Lynwood Reserve is an attractive and undulating park located within the Urban Miscellaneous (Lynwood Parade), Biosite 35 containing remnant indigenous vegetation. This vegetation is considered high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. It is a large reserve (2.4 hectares) that also houses Templestowe Heights Pre-School. The Reserve has high visibility from busy Lynwood Road, a bus stop directly outside the Reserve and pathways providing pedestrian/bicycle links for school students and residents. The path link to Totara Court provides access to residents south of the Reserve. The Lynwood Parade Reserve Concept Plan 1997 has been implemented for the Reserve and emphasises the provision of informal recreation opportunities for local residents. Melbourne Water constructed a retarding basin in the Reserve which was upgraded in 1998, including increasing the height of the wall along the northern boundary. There is a themed playground catering for 0-7 year olds which combines traditional elements with imaginative play and caters well for the catchment of the adjacent pre- school. However, as the Reserve is reasonably accessible to most of the residents south of Lynwood Parade and in the catchment of both Templestowe Heights Primary School and Templestowe College, the provision of informal recreation opportunities for older children and adults should be considered at this reserve.

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Maggs Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 C2 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees Path network Informal grassed area

Maggs Reserve is one of five reserves within a 500 metre radius that all contain a playspace. Play at Maggs Reserve and the surrounding reserves caters mainly for the younger years. While play opportunities need to be kept small at Maggs Reserve, future planning should also consider some play opportunities for older children. The 4300 m 2 reserve contains a drainage easement and is accessible via walkways from Ireland Avenue and Maude Avenue. The Reserve provides a path network that allows local residents to utilise these links and also provides an attractive green space within surrounding residential developments for informal recreational pursuits. The Reserve is adjacent to the medium density area around the nearby Tunstall Square shopping centre and this open space will become more significant in the future as the density of housing increases. Some additional shade trees near the playspace could be considered.

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Maggs South Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 C2 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area

This 180 metre long linear drainage reserve, located opposite Maggs Reserve, does not provide a thoroughfare to Dianne Street. Being only 12 metres wide, Maggs South Reserve has minimal open space value and is a low priority for any development. The Reserve contains two main Council drains and a sewerage main.

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Mandella Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 H4 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs off lead Unstructured bush play Mature trees Path network Ampitheatre Informal grassed area Path lighting

Mandella Reserve is a good sized (0.5 hectare), well maintained and attractive Reserve that provides pedestrian access through to Templestowe Park Primary School and local streets. The Reserve was upgraded in 2008 with a new playspace catering for 1-6 year olds, path network and involvement with the school in a community art project around the amphitheatre / seating area.

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Marcus Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 J8 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elem ents Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Marcus Reserve is small (1,430m²) park that is accessible to few residents and is bounded on three sides by residential development. However, it is close to Bulleen Heights Primary School and Marcus Road is part of a proposed on road bicycle north- south link between Bulleen and Templestowe Lower. A Council drain runs through the Reserve and with its flat and attractive topography, the Reserve serves its function as ‘green’ open space in a residential area. Additional planting, landscaping and a park seat will serve to enhance this. Play is well serviced in this locality with three existing playspaces within a 300 metre radius.

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Marshall Reserve

Melway Ref: 47 F2 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, drainage, pedestrian link

Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (large) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Basketball Mature trees Path network Picnic table Principal pedestrian network Unstructured bush play

Marshall Reserve is centrally located in an area bounded by the Eastern Freeway, Tram Road, Wetherby Road and Doncaster Road. It is a very attractive piece of undulating open space, strategically located, and with excellent links to the local residents and a bus route on Church Road. It is large enough (2.2 hectares) to accommodate a variety of activities and the Reserve was upgraded in 2008 with an improved playspace (1-5 years), path network, basketball pad and landscaping. It is accessible from three streets and the long road frontage on Marshall Avenue itself has three entry/exit points. The Reserve is linear in nature (360 metres north to south), containing a natural gully which has an underground main drain. The Koonung Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2011 has recommended a link from Marshall Reserve to the Koonung Trail with an on road bicycle link. There is also an opportunity to improve play and informal recreation opportunities for children aged 5+ (basketball the exception) in this vicinity. Marshall and Hampshire Reserves have the space to increase such opportunities and planning play opportunities for older children should be considered.

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Matisse Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 C5 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Picnic table Mature trees Path network Basketball/netball

Matisse Reserve is fairly large (0.65 hectares) and appears to be a well used reserve providing a range of play and informal recreation activities. A Concept Plan for the Reserve was developed as part of the Playspaces Strategy and has been implemented. The Reserve is close to Green Gully Linear Park and The Pines Shopping Centre. Some additional shade planting along the path connecting Matisse Drive and Renoir Avenue would improve the appearance of the Reserve.

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Maxia Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 B4 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees Path network

Maxia Reserve is located on a prominent corner block and provides a pedestrian link from local streets into Beverley Hills Primary School. The Reserve is a reasonable size (3,680m²) and contains a fun and colourful playspace catering for 2-8 year olds which the adjacent primary school contributed to through painting the infill panels of the main unit. Additional planting and landscaping would improve the Reserve’s aesthetics.

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Mayfair Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 B7 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

Mayfair Reserve is located opposite the Lower Templestowe Maternal and Child Health Centre and Twin Hills Pre-school. The Reserve is smaller than the desired size for a local park, which limits informal recreation opportunities but it is well located to serve those attending the early childhood centre across the road and Templestowe Heights Primary School 400 metres away. There are poor links to surrounding streets and a shortage of open space in this vicinity has been identified. Play opportunities in this small reserve (733m²) target younger age groups well, with a themed playground. The Pre-school has expressed concern regarding cars travelling at speed down Mayfair Avenue and the close proximity of the playspace to the road. There is opportunity to landscape in sensory plant and natural materials to complement the play equipment, create a natural road barrier and to create shade through tree planting.

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McGowans Reserves

Melway Ref: 48 K1 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Gully

McGowans Reserve is comprised of two separate land parcels 90 metres apart located around 134 McGowans Road. The larger western block (1620m 2) blends into the neighbouring properties and is partly within the McIntyre Road Biosite 19 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The native vegetation largely comprises small indigenous canopy trees and ‘minor’ patches of indigenous understorey. The site is also constrained by steep slopes. The smaller eastern block (248m 2) is a tiny land locked parcel at the bottom of a gully that flows into the Mullum Mullum Creek 240 metres away. It contains remnant vegetation (also part of McIntyre Road Biosite 19) and serves a drainage purpose.

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McKenzie Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 D12 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees Accessible paths

This small reserve (1309m 2) provides good accessibility, with a circuit path around the playspace, and is appropriate to continue providing play opportunities for the younger ages. Play was upgraded in 2005 catering for 1-7 year olds. This reserve is considered fully developed and there are no further recommendations, beyond infilling some gaps in the canopy tree planting.

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McLachlan Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 E3 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Linear park, visual amenity Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

McLachlan Reserve is a small (686m²) triangular shaped undeveloped reserve located on the corner of Porter and McLachlan Streets. Its proximity to Westerfolds Park and lack of pedestrian links means it has minimal recreation value. The Reserve is located only 50 metres from the Yarra River and 25 metres from the Westerfolds Biosite (Refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012). The Reserve could be important in adding to the very narrow Yarra River vegetation corridor in this location. A landscape plan should be prepared for the planting of clumps of native vegetation in the Reserve and the adjacent road reserve. Consideration could also be given to undergrounding the low voltage power line at the front of the Reserve.

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Merna Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 H4 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

This small reserve (1740m²) is located on the corner of Merna Drive and Church Street and across the road from Templestowe Park Primary School. Its primary function is drainage (Melbourne Water main drain) but it does have the potential to also function as recreational open space. While Mandella Reserve primarily services the school catchment with play and informal recreation opportunities, Merna Reserve could be enhanced with additional tree planting and some park furniture catering for parents waiting for school children. The 2004 Open Space Strategy identified the Reserve as a potential area for planting new River Red Gums. A low brick wall framing the entrance to the residential estate occupies the corner of the Reserve.

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Merri Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 A6 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature tree

Merri Reserve is very small (600m²) undeveloped reserve bounded on three sides by residential development. It is located in an area that has been identified as lacking in adequate provision of play and informal recreation opportunities and the Reserve requires enough development to provide an open space function. 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. Some small play elements may be a consideration in the future. The Reserve’s amenity could be also improved with landscaping and planting.

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Michael Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 A8 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees

Michael Reserve is a small reserve (1328m 2) located on the corner of Michael Street and Roma Street. The Reserve provides play for 2-6 year olds and is limited to swings and a fun free standing slide. Its limited provision appropriately reflects its restricted links to local residents and close proximity to both Ted Ajani and Balmoral Reserves. A network of Council drains merge at the Reserve. There is scope for additional canopy tree planting around the playspace and along the Roma Street frontage. Some consideration could be given to expanding the size of the Reserve if opportunities arise.

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Miramar Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 F10 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

Miramar Reserve provides a pedestrian link from Miramar Court to Cat Jump Park via Ellerton Court. It offers the potential to promote a variety of walking circuit options for local residents and those of nearby Donvale Retirement Village. This small reserve (850m 2) is currently bare and uninteresting. The path from Ellerton Court does not connect through the open area to Miramar Court. The Reserve could be improved with completion of the path link, seating and landscaping.

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Mitcham Road Bus Stop

Melway Ref: 48 G4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Bus stop Mature trees Path link

Formally known as Solson Park, this land is owned by the Melbourne Metropolitan and Tramways Board. The land has been developed as part of the National Bus Company bus stop and turnaround area with a toilet facility (drivers only) and bus shelters. There is a link from Solson Place to Mitcham Road, making the Mitcham Road Local Centre and bus stops more accessible to Solson Place and Roy Street residents.

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Montgomery Reserve Melway Ref: 48 B1 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, community facility, urban plaza Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Pre-school services Mature trees Picnic table

Despite its relative small size (1875m²), Montgomery Reserve located on the corner of Montgomery and Churchill Streets is well situated to provide a small green refuge for the workers and shoppers at the busy Doncaster East Village/ Devon Plaza. The Reserve also houses Doncaster East Pre-school. Play opportunities were upgraded in 2005 and currently cater for 1-4 year olds. Amenities include a park seat under a shady tree, picnic table and rubbish bin. The adjacent Council land was previously occupied by Doncare and a carpark. In recent years there has been an increase in the density of residential development around the Reserve which makes it even more important as a local ‘green’ space for the provision of open space and informal recreation opportunities. Council endorsed the Doncaster East Village Activity Centre Structure Plan in November 2011. That Plan proposed the transformation of the Council land on Montgomery Street in partnership with Places Victoria which includes the relocation of the open space on the site. The existing park is proposed to be reorientated and improved through landscaping and the provision of appropriate seating and lighting. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

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Morang Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 G5 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, drainage, linear park Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Picnic table Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Mature trees Retarding basin Principal pedestrian network

Morang Reserve is a large 0.7 hectare undulating open space prominently located between Sheahans Reserve and the Boral Brickworks residential estate. The Sheahans Reserve Development Plan 2012 sets out the future development of the Reserve, including a wetland, a picnic setting, a path linking to Sheahans Reserve, and additional planting. A small retarding basin (600m 2) is located on the Melbourne Water main drain that cuts across the Reserve. 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. The enhancement of this linear park would greatly increase usage by local residents.

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Morecambe Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 F4 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketball Garden beds Mature trees

Morecambe Reserve is located at the end of a small court and its immediate residential area is surrounded by major roads. It is relatively small (1518m 2) and triangular in shape. The Reserve was upgraded in 1998 with play catering for 2-6 year olds and a basketball tower for older children. A netball ring was added in 2012 following a request from a nearby resident. As there are no useful links to surrounding streets and access is limited, play opportunities at this reserve should remain on a small scale. There is scope for a limited amount of additional canopy tree planting.

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Morna Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 B2 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Mature trees Dogs on lead Picnic table Garden beds Path network Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area

Morna Reserve lies in a natural gully connecting Morna Road to Roger Street. Located in close proximity to Devon Plaza shopping centre and in the catchment of two primary schools, it is important to retain Morna Reserve as an attractive green space within surrounding residential developments. There is a playspace catering for 2-10 year olds but as there is a distinct lack of informal recreation opportunities in this vicinity, the provision of basketball and/or other such opportunities needs to be considered at this reserve. The 2000 Concept Plan has been implemented and this included landscaping and tree planting with the local residents. An underground Council drain is located in the gully and this drains continues north of Morna Road (Morna North Reserve) and south of Roger Street (Roger Reserve).

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Morna North Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 B2 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead

This 105 metre long and seven metre wide drainage and sewerage reserve contains a Council drain and sewerage main. The Reserve does not connect to Beverley Street and therefore has minimal open space value. The northern half of the Reserve is apparently fenced off and occupied by adjoining residents.

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Morris Williams Reserve

Melway Ref: 32 F8 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: District Functions: Community facility, informal recreation, drainage, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (district) Mature trees Dogs off lead Pre-school services Informal grassed area Path network Basketball Garden beds Off street parking Fitness equipment Rain garden Picnic table Small informal playing field Retarding basin and rain garden Principal pedestrian network Shade structure

Previously known as Yarraleen Morris William Reserve, Morris Williams Reserve is a large (4.1 hectare) park with the capacity to provide a variety of recreation activities. It is located in the centre of a dense residential area and is easily accessible, with pedestrian links from eight surrounding streets, an internal path network, the Yarraleen Trail shared path and access to a bus route. It houses Yarraleen Children’s Services Centre, which includes Yarra Valley Pre-School, and is in close proximity to St. Clements Primary School and Marcellin College. There are also notable mature trees that have heritage value. The playspace caters for 3-10 year olds and was upgraded in 2005 with basketball facilities, a shade structure and path improvements. Given the lack of open space between Bullen Road and Morris Williams Reserve, the catchment for the playground at Morris Williams Reserve is identified as district, ensuring recreation and play opportunities are planned for a wide range of ages and abilities. The 2013 installation of fitness equipment is an example of this approach. The Reserve also has a drainage and water supply function. The Melbourne Water water supply main cuts across the Reserve and, although most of the water main is within an easement, there are two parts of the Reserve (totalling 1204m 2) that are owned by Melbourne Water. The Yarraleen Trail shared path connecting Manningham Road to the Koonung Creek Linear Park is located on the former pipe track. The Reserve also has an important drainage function as it includes numerous Council drains, a 1800m 2 retarding basin and a 400m 2 rain garden. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

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Mossdale Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 H8 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Picnic table Mature trees Path network

Mossdale Reserve is a reasonably large (0.5 hectare) and well located reserve next door to a shop, bus stop and is within the catchment area of two nearby primary schools and a retirement village. It also provides pedestrian access between Chippendale Court and Mossdale Court. However, Mossdale Reserve is also close to the regional facilities at Victoria Street Adventure playground at Ruffey Lake Park and The Grange Reserve. Play opportunities catering for 1-8 year olds should complement those at The Grange. The lower, more easily accessible slopes are where the playspace is located. The Reserve rises more steeply up to Chippendale Court. A path connection to the playspace from Mossdale Court, and potentially through to Chippendale Court should be considered. Consideration should also be given to enhance the Reserve with further planting and park furniture near the adjacent local shop.

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Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park

Melway Ref: Maps 22 B12 to 49 B5 Suburb: Donvale, Park Orchards, Warrandyte, Doncaster East and Templestowe Precinct: Tikalara, Currawong, The Pines, 100 Acres and Mullum. Catchment: Regional Functions: Flora/fauna, linear park, informal recreation, education

Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (Larnoo & Remnant vegetation Dogs prohibited in Dellview-small, Manna Gum - (Biosites) Currawong. Dogs off district) lead at Illawong Drive, Larnoo Playspace (west of dam) and Buck Flats (except on equestrian event days). Dog on lead in all other places. Pre-school services Informal grassed area Creek, dams and wetlands Conference & education centre Path network including Mullum Mullum Trail Horseriding trails Principal pedestrian network BBQ / Picnic shelter Off street parking Heritage signs The Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park (MMCLP) extends 18.5 kilometres from where the Creek originates near Cherry Tree Grove in Croydon to the confluence of Mullum Mullum Creek and the Yarra River at Tikalara Park in Templestowe. The Mullum Mullum Creek flows through the Cities of Maroondah, Whitehorse and Manningham. In the City of Manningham, the MMCLP runs roughly north-northwest to south- southeast and extends nearly 11 kilometres through the suburbs of Donvale, Park Orchards, Warrandyte, Doncaster East and Templestowe. The MMCLP generally marks the boundary between the ‘urban’ west and the ‘rural’ east of the municipality. The upper reaches of the park form a narrow bushland valley while the lower reaches form a broad floodplain representing an open landscape character. The 157.5 hectare MMCLP caters for a variety of recreational activities, including walking, walking dogs, cycling, nature appreciation and play. Except for three designated areas, MMCLP is a designated dog on leash area. Dogs are prohibited in Currawong Bush Park. Horse riding is also allowed along some sections of the linear park. MMCLP is a major habitat corridor that connects to the Yarra River habitat corridor. Within the park there are six Biosites, which contain vegetation of State conservation significance and span the length of the Mullum Mullum Creek. The sections include the Mullum Confluence Biosite 16, Currawong Reserve Biosite 17, Buck Reserve/Donvale Christian School Biosite 18, McIntyre Road Biosite 19 and Hillcrest Reserve/Chaim Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park Court Biosite 22. Vegetation throughout the entire length of the MMCLP is considered high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. Since 1992, Manningham City Council has been developing the MMCLP through the preparation and implementation of management plans for each section of the Linear Park. The work has included the purchase of private land, construction of the shared path, provision of wetlands and additional habitat, as well as extensive pest and animal control, weed control works and revegetation. Improvements to the Linear Park have involved partnerships with many community groups and Government Agencies, including Melbourne Water, VicRoads, Parks Victoria, and Friends of Mullum Mullum. A major feature of the MMCLP is the creation of a continuous shared path, known as the Mullum Mullum Trail, which will extend for the entire length of the Mullum Mullum Creek. It has been constructed from the Main Yarra Trail in Templestowe to Tindals Road in Donvale and will be completed by 2015/16, subject to State Government funding, to link to the Koonung and EastLink Trails in Donvale. The shared path is integral to the Metropolitan Trail Network. The MMCLP comprises five main stretches which are described below.

MMCLP (Tikalara Stretch) – Melway 22 B12 to 34 F3 The Tikalara Stretch, also known as Tikalara and Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park Stage 5, is the northern most stretch, extending from the confluence of the Mullum Mullum Creek with the Yarra River in Templestowe to Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road (refer to MMCLP Tikalara Management Plan 2001). It covers an area of some 145 hectares, incorporating Tikalara Park and the land surrounding the residential development along the Parkway and the Manna Gum playspace. This stretch also forms part of the Yarra Valley Parklands and encompasses two Biosites. This area has major Aboriginal and European cultural heritage significance, including Pontville homestead of State significance and numerous scar trees and artefact scatters from tool making. Within Tikalara Park the Mullum Mullum Trail provides a link to the Main Yarra Trail. Land ownership is a combination of Parks Victoria managed Crown Land and Manningham freehold land, as well as incorporating a licence agreement to permit the Mullum Mullum Trail on land owned by SP AusNet. An SP AusNet transmission line crosses the western part of Tikalara. Melbourne Water has also expressed an interest in the area around Tikalara in order to construct stormwater treatment wetlands. There is a large dam at The Parkway and four smaller water treatment wetlands on either side of the Domain Estate. A picnic area and carpark are located adjacent to the large dam. Within the Parks Victoria managed parklands, dogs on lead are permitted on the Mullum Mullum Trail and dogs are prohibited off the Trail. Green Gully Trail currently connects to the Mullum Mullum Trail via Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road, Blackburn Road and Websters Road. A walking circuit featuring the former Hillclimb car racing track extends around the Domain Estate. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park District level play opportunities are provided at Manna Gum Playspace located on the Mullum Mullum Trail near Beasley’s Nursery. This playspace is located on Crown Land for which Council is the designated Committee of Management. This well landscaped, nature based, play space caters well for 1-12 year olds, is accessible, provides shade, a picnic shelter and other amenities are appropriate for its district classification. As there is not a local residential catchment for this playground it could benefit from some promotion to increase visitation from further afield. Tikalara Sporting Precinct Development Plan 2012 identifies part of the site as a sporting reserve to accommodate baseball, soccer and other sports training.

MMCLP (Currawong Stretch) – Melway 34 G3 to 34 H7 The Currawong Stretch, also known as Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park Stage1 / Currawong, extends approximately 1.8 kilometres from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Reynolds Road and passes through the suburbs of Warrandyte, Donvale and Doncaster East. The initial development of this stretch was completed in 1994 and the MMCLP (Currawong Stretch) Management Plan 2011 will guide its future use development and management for the next 10 years. Access is possible via Reynolds Road, a pedestrian link, as well as the playspace on Larnoo Drive, two entrances from Deep Creek Drive, Habitat Park Drive and informally via the Melbourne Water owned Porter Water Supply Reserve. A horse trail is mostly separated from the Mullum Mullum Trail on the west side of the creek. Almost all the MMCLP on the eastern side of the creek and a large proportion of the MMCLP west of the creek is contained within the Currawong Reserve Biosite 17. Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 identified the 7.5 hectare Amersham Block within Currawong Bush Park as a potential site for habitat hectare gains. Significant features include Currawong Bush Park, the Currawong Conference and Education Centre, and the Larnoo Playspace. Future improvements include path extensions and upgrades and a new pedestrian bridge linking the Mullum Mullum Trail to Currawong Bush Park, which will significantly change access and usage patterns throughout this stretch of the MMCLP. Major nodes/playspaces within the Currawong stretch include Larnoo Playspace and Currawong Bush Park. Larnoo Playspace is located on Larnoo Drive next to Gumnut Gully Pre-School. The playspace was upgraded in 2008 with interesting play opportunities catering for 1-10 year olds in a bushland setting that contains a mix of remnant indigenous vegetation and ‘old’ farmland. The landscape in the vicinity of the Mullum Mullum has historic value with the dam and remnants of orcharding rows. The dam is a feature in this park environment although, given the proximity of a playspace within 100 metres, signage and deterrence through careful planting around the playspace is a consideration. The area west of the dam is the only area in which dogs are permitted off-leash. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park Currawong Bush Park, on the eastern side of the creek, will be the subject of significant upgrades and improvements as part of the implementation of the 2011 Management Plan. Currawong is a significant area of bushland some 63 hectares in area. The Bush Park has grown in size over the years as a result of developer contributions required as part of adjacent residential subdivisions. Currawong’s primary purpose is the protection of indigenous flora and fauna, while creating low scale opportunities for compatible recreational activities, such as bushwalking and bird watching. The Bush Park also has elements of Aboriginal and European cultural heritage significance. To the east the Bush Park is surrounded by low density residential areas. Currawong Conference and Education Centres are located at the top of the hill in the former historic residential house. A picnic area at the southern end of the Park offers picnic, barbecue, camping and toilet facilities, as well as low-key conference facilities and an ‘Environment Centre’ for function hire. A network of typically informal paths exists throughout the Bush Park, although pedestrian access into the Bush Park is limited. Improvements to the Bush Park will include trail and signage upgrades and a pedestrian bridge across the Mullum Mullum Creek north of Reynolds Road, an extension and upgrade of the modest Conference facilities, as well as additional funds for environmental management. The pedestrian bridge will address some of the safety and access issues around Reynolds Road, and a new path link to Bellbird Place will create significant linkages and circuit possibilities. However due to ecological values and limited vehicular access, it is not feasible for Currawong to attract or accommodate very high levels of usage and visitation. Despite this, the Bush Park deserves to be much better recognised and appreciated than it is currently, and the management plan actions seek to balance its competing values. Currawong Bush Park also incorporates pedestrian links to Glamis Court and Arnold Drive. These entrances to the Bush Park are not paved and are steep. Entrances such as these will be upgraded and signed in the future.

MMCLP (Buck Stretch) – Melway 34 H7 to 34 J10 Buck Stretch, also known as MMCLP Stage 2, covers an area of approximately 40 hectares and this section of the Park extends 1.3 kilometres. Buck Stretch contains areas with remnant vegetation which form the largest habitat node along the Mullum Mullum corridor. The area includes the Buck Reserve/Donvale Christian School, Biosite18. The Buck Flats located on the north end of this stretch on the eastern side of the Mullum Mullum Creek, and the cleared land immediately south of this area, are primarily used by Donvale Adult Riding Club and Donvale and Templestowe Horse and Pony Clubs. A narrow strip along the creek, known as Buck Flats, is owned by Melbourne Water. Development of this section of the Mullum Mullum Trail, on the western side of the creek, was completed in 1998. The MMCLP Stage 2 Management Plan 2005 provides direction for the future use, development and management. Improvements include the construction of a new equestrian cross country course, an all weather ménage, and a Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

1.5 metre wide crushed rock circuit walk along the eastern side of the Mullum Mullum Creek. Dellview Playspace caters for children aged 1-10 years and links Dellview Court with Springwood Close. It is dissected by a drainage reserve that connects the MMCLP to Springvale Road with a constructed path. As one of three playspaces on the Mullum Mullum Trail, the scale of future play opportunities and associated amenities will be classified as small. Mullum Mullum Reserve is an adjacent sporting reserve on the western side of the creek. A picnic area and public toilets are provided in the Mullum Mullum Reserve near to the Mullum Mullum Trail. A small picnic shelter is also provided near Barradine Terrace. The Mullum Mullum Trail currently (2013) ends at Tindals Road where an off road carpark is provided. It is anticipated that the Trail will be completed through to Park Road by mid 2014.

MMCLP (McIntyres Stretch) – Melway 34 J10 to 49 A1 McIntyres Stretch, also known as MMCLP Stage 4, extends from Tindals Road to Park Road in Donvale. The MMCLP Stage 4 Management Plan 2003 provides direction for the future use, development and management of this area. The Mullum Mullum Trail currently ends at Tindals Road. Construction of the Mullum Mullum Trail in this stretch commenced at the Park Road end in 2007 and 1.1 kilometres of Trail (including two substantial footbridges) was completed up to the southern end of the Mathews family land in 2010. The planning scheme amendment for the residential development of the Mathews family land was approved by the Minister for Planning on 3 May 2012. Over 40% of the Mathews family land (approximately eight hectares) will become Council public open space and form part of the MMCLP. This includes all of the land required to build the Trail in this stretch and land along the western bank of the Mullum Mullum Creek and land extending south- west to connect with the former Illawong Reserve which will now be incorporated into MMCLP. A Development Plan will be jointly prepared by Council and the residential developer for the new open space to balance environment, recreation and management issues. The McIntrye Road, Biosite 19 is located within this section of the MMCLP. Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 identified the new open space (and the former Illawong Reserve) as a potential site for a number of net gain recruitment offsets, particularly between the Mullum Mullum Trail and the creek. A narrow strip of private land along the eastern bank of the Mullum Mullum Creek, north of McIntyres Road is included in a Public Acquisition Overlay to eventually extend the public linear park corridor on both sides of the creek. A small public carpark is located near the MMCLP entrance on the corner of Park Road and Conos Court. The former Adit Gold Mine historic site is also partly located within MMCLP on the western side of the creek.

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Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park MMCLP (Whitefriars Stretch) – Melway 49 A1 to 49 B5 Whitefriars Stretch, also known as MMCLP Stage 3, is the southern most stretch of MMCLP within Manningham and comprises Council and Melbourne Water owned public open space. The area extends for 2.6 kilometres along the Mullum Mullum Creek between Park Road and Mullum Mullum Park, which is managed by Parks Victoria and forms the southern boundary of MMCLP in Donvale. The adjoining land use is either low density residential, education (Whitefriars College) or parkland. A 1.3 hectare part of MMCLP (formerly known as Huggins Reserve) has, since construction of the Eastlink, become totally enclosed by the Parks Victoria managed Mullum Mullum Park. As some similarly isolated parts of Mullum Mullum Park may managed by Council in conjunction with adjacent Council land, the Management Plan recommends that a maintenance agreement with Parks Victoria be considered. This stretch is characterised by a narrow valley with steep terrain in a predominantly bushland setting. It comprises Oban Road Biosite 21 and Hillcrest Reserve/Chaim Court Biosite 22. As part of the project that has become EastLink, the Southern and Eastern Integrated Transport Authority (SEITA) constructed the EastLink Trail extends from Springvale Road (where it becomes the Koonung Trail) to Frankston. The Mullum Mullum Trail connects to the Eastlink Trail within the Parks Victoria managed Mullum Mullum Park, 200 metres from the southern boundary of MMCLP. The Mullum Mullum Trail has been completed between Mullum Mullum Park and Heads Road. A large part of this route is within the Melbourne Water owned Stintons Water Supply Reserve and Council has entered into a Pathways Agreement with Melbourne Water to construct and maintain the Trail on this land. The 1.3 kilometre long section of Mullum Mullum Trail between Park Road and Heads Road will be by far the most complex section of the Trail to construct, as it is highly constrained by limited public land, steep topography, significant native vegetation, and high cultural heritage values. The MMCLP Stage 3 Management Plan 2008 recommends a Trail route partly along the creek frontage within Whitefriars College. It is intended that Council enters into a licence agreement with the College to manage the land on which the Trail is to be constructed. The Whitefriars Stretch also incorporates the Alder Link along the Ennismore Gully from the Mullum Mullum Creek to the end of Alder Court in Park Orchards. The former Alder Reserve has been incorporated into MMCLP. The Management Plan recommends that Council investigates the provision of a path along the Alder Link. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park

Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Park

Melway Ref: 49 K4 - 49 B5 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: regional Functions: Flora/fauna, linear park Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Commuter Trail Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Pine trees Path network Mullum Mullum Creek

Mullum Mullum Park is an area of 35 hectares which extends for about 2.5 kilometres along the central part of Mullum Mullum Creek from the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park (MMCLP) to near Deep Creek Road, Mitcham. It forms part of Hillcrest Reserve/Chaim Court Biosite 22 which contains remnant bushland and the Park was established as a result of widespread community support over many years for protection of bushland from threats, including freeway development (Refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012). As a result, the EastLink Freeway has been located in tunnels under the Park and Mullum Mullum Creek. This area of Crown Land is managed by Parks Victoria and was established in 2006 and officially opened in 2009. The Mullum Mullum Park Strategic Management Plan 2012 sets out key actions for the Park’s natural environment, visitor experience and recreation, community awareness and involvement and management partnerships. Specific actions include addressing the potential for a suitably designated mountain bike trail and the feasibility of a small, sustainable BMX facility. The Mullum Mullum Park Trails Masterplan 2011 contains a recommendation to manage a sustainable trail/path network that include connections through MMCLP. The Park is traversed by 1.6 kilometres of the EastLink Trail to Carrum also links north to the Mullum Mullum Trail and west to the Koonung Trail. The EastLink Trail is a 3.0 metre wide commuter trail. A 1.3 hectare part of MMCLP (formerly known as Huggins Reserve) has, since construction of the EastLink, become totally enclosed by the Parks Victoria managed Mullum Mullum Park. As some similarly isolated parts of Mullum Mullum Park may managed by Council is conjunction with adjacent Council land the Management Plan recommends that a maintenance agreement with Parks Victoria be considered.

Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Reserve

Melway Ref: 34 H7 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Regional Functions: Sport, informal recreation, pedestrian link, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Hockey Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs off lead Lawn bowls Informal grassed area Public toilets Tennis Landscaped sound mound Off street parking Sports training Path network BBQ / picnic shelter Mullum Mullum Creek

Mullum Mullum Reserve is a large 8.5 hectare reserve between Springvale Road, Reynolds Road and the Mullum Mullum Trail and provides a range of sporting facilities, including Doncaster Hockey Club, Donvale Bowls Club and Currawong Tennis Club. Informal recreation opportunities mainly occur along its eastern boundary with the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park (MMCLP), including the Mullum Mullum Trail and barbecue facilities. The area near the MMCLP boundary of Mullum Mullum Reserve also contains part of Buck Reserve/ Donvale Christian School, Biosite 18 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. Actions implemented from the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan 2001 include a formal picnic and BBQ area, a path from Parkland Close heading north into the Reserve and fencing of the southern area of level grassed open space. A review of the 2001 Management Plan is anticipated to be completed in 2014. The 2000 m 2 area between the bowling greens and tennis courts was indentified in the Management Plan for additional recreation use. The 1.3 hectare open level grass southern area of the Reserve, currently used for sports training and informal use, has the potential for increased sporting development. Council endorsed the Highball Infrastructure Plan in July 2013 that proposes the development of a 5-7 court multi-use highball facility, including a possible show court with a 1500 seat capacity. With the additional facilities on site, Mullum Mullum Reserve will become a central sporting hub in the municipality. There are two access roads in the Reserve from Springvale Road and Reynolds Road with off street parking and two bus routes on Springvale Road. Future road widening on either Springvale Road or Reynolds Road by VicRoads would likely require some modifications to the Reserve entrances. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis

Mullum Mullum Reserve

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Mulsanne Reserve (proposed)

Melway Ref: 48 G4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Pine trees Dogs on lead

This proposed 1380 m 2 reserve is a result of an approved subdivision of 17 Mulsanne Way, Donvale. The Reserve will be located on the corner where Woodhall Wynd meets Mulsanne Way. Its main function will be the preservation of mature Pine trees. Informal pathways are planned to improve the aesthetics and informal recreation function of the Reserve.

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Murillo Reserve

Melway Ref: 33 E9 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation

Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Picnic table Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees Garden beds

Murillo Reserve’s main function is a ‘green buffer’ within this newer residential area. There is a picnic table and a landscaped frontage and its usage may increase with some further canopy tree planting in the Reserve. Play and informal recreation opportunities are well provided at nearby Ruffey Lake Park and therefore this modest sized reserve (1426 m 2) is a low priority for future development.

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Murndal Reserve

Melway Ref: 48 J4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Steep site

Murndal Reserve is a large 0.96 hectare open undeveloped reserve in a low density residential area. The Reserve slopes steeply to a drain along the eastern boundary and adjoins VicRoads owned Eastern Freeway Open Space on the southern boundary. Apart from the lower north-east corner, most of the Reserve has a slope in excess of 1 in 4 and therefore has limited recreational value. This reserve has the potential to provide a link for local residents between Warrock Avenue and Murndal Drive and to the Mullum Mullum Linear Park via the EastLink Trail, but the 13 metre level difference between the Trail and Murndal Reserve would make this difficult to achieve. Due to the gradient, any future pedestrian connection would need to include steps. As it is possible to get access to the EastLink Trail from Murndal Drive via Park Road this connection would provide limited benefit. Due to its location in a low density area and close to two major road barriers, the significance and viability of the Reserve for local recreation is limited. Additional tree planting would greatly improve the appearance of the Reserve. The additional landscaping and tree planting would also reduce the extent of steep slopes that need to be mown.