Aranga Reserve dog park upgrade

We’re upgrading the dog activity park at Aranga Reserve in Donvale and want your feedback on our concept plan.

Proposed improvements include:

• a new separate double-gated quiet dog area
• a second entrance to the main dog area, closer to Aranga Crescent
• a new agility circuit in the main dog area
• a covered seating area near the Eastway Avenue entrance
• path lighting between Aranga Crescent to Eastway Avenue
• additional tree planting, and
• path improvements.

Where is it?

The Aranga Reserve dog park is located at 1 Eastway Avenue in Donvale, next to Heatherwood School. The park is accessible from Eastway Avenue or Aranga Court. The eastern end of the reserve faces Springvale Road.

Why is it needed?

We’re upgrading this dog park due to its age and condition. Our goal is to make sure the dog park meets the needs of the community both now and for years to come.

The dog activity park currently includes:

• a general dog activity park
• a separate dog training area, and
• static dog agility equipment.

Community feedback has highlighted several needs, including:

• dedicated separate access into the quiet dog area to support less social dogs
• seating and shade in the main dog area to improve comfort
• upgraded agility equipment to better accommodate increased use
• lighting along the path between Aranga Crescent and Eastway Avenue to improve connectivity and safety.

When is it happening?

Construction is likely to begin in early 2026 and will take around two months to complete.

This schedule is subject to contractor availability, materials and weather conditions.

How will it affect me?

Upgrades will be staged and sections of the dog activity park will be temporarily closed during construction. We’ll do our best to inform park users of these changes and minimise any impact on residents and visitors.

Have your say

Complete our short survey between Tuesday 19 August and Monday 15 September.

View our concept plan.

Questions?

• Check out our FAQs
• Provide feedback through our survey by Monday 15 September
• Contact us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333
• To speak to someone in your preferred language, please call 9840 9355

The Aranga Reserve dog park upgrade is supported by the Victorian Government through the New and Upgraded Dog Park program (Round 2).