Beverley Reserve Playspace Upgrade

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What’s happening?

We’re upgrading Beverley Reserve in Doncaster East. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the concept plan during June and July 2025.

Proposed improvements include:

  • a platform deck beneath the large oak tree
  • a new play unit with a slide, climbing elements and monkey bars
  • a triple swing set, including a basket swing
  • concrete toadstools to replace the existing timber ones
  • turnover bars and a spinning play element
  • a new path connecting to Talford Street and garden beds with feature planting
  • picnic tables and a drinking fountain
  • new seating, including a rock seating circle.

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What’s happening?

We’re upgrading Beverley Reserve in Doncaster East. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the concept plan during June and July 2025.

Proposed improvements include:

  • a platform deck beneath the large oak tree
  • a new play unit with a slide, climbing elements and monkey bars
  • a triple swing set, including a basket swing
  • concrete toadstools to replace the existing timber ones
  • turnover bars and a spinning play element
  • a new path connecting to Talford Street and garden beds with feature planting
  • picnic tables and a drinking fountain
  • new seating, including a rock seating circle.

In conjunction with the playspace upgrade we’re also expanding Beverley Reserve to create even more open space for the community. We’ve acquired a property next to the reserve at 34 Talford Street in Doncaster East. Site clearing is scheduled for late July 2025 as part of our efforts to grow and improve the park for the community to enjoy.

Where is it?

Beverley Reserve is located at 115-117 Beverley Street in Doncaster East.

Why is it needed?

We’re upgrading this playspace due to its age and condition, making sure it continues to meet the needs of our community now and into the future. The upgrade is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered through the 2025/26 Open Space Capital Works Program.

Expanding the reserve aligns with the Manningham Open Space Strategy, helping us create more accessible and enjoyable public spaces for everyone.

When is it happening?

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the concept plan during June and July 2025. Once we’ve finalised the design for the upgrade, we’ll provide more information about the timing of construction.

We plan to begin demolition of 34 Talford Street in late July 2025 with works expected to take approximately two weeks.

How it might affect you

Beverley Reserve will be closed at times during the demolition and construction of the new playspace. We recommend using Maggs Reserve in Doncaster East (250 metres away) or Aintree Reserve in Donvale (450 metres away). There may be occasional impacts on surrounding neighbours including noise, construction traffic and decreased street parking. We will do our best to minimise these impacts where possible.

For more information

Phone: 9840 9333

Email: manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

  • We’ve listened – thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the Beverley Reserve upgrade

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    We’d like to thank everyone who provided feedback on the proposed upgrade to Beverley Reserve Playground in Doncaster East.

    Your input has been invaluable in helping us shape the final design, ensuring the space continues to meet the needs of our local community.

    During consultation we received 20 community responses with 16 in support of the proposed concept plan.


    What you liked about the concept plan:

    • the new picnic area
    • upgraded play equipment
    • a new pathway connecting Beverley Street and Talford Street.


    Suggestions for improvement included:

    • more seating
    • better maintenance of existing trees and shrubs
    • a dog bowl at the drinking fountain
    • lighting on path


    Additional ideas

    We also received suggestions to include features such as a BBQ area, a bike track, a larger shade structure, fitness equipment, a flying fox, and enclosed dog park.

    While these items are outside the scope of the current budget, they’ll be considered as part of future planning for the reserve.


    What’s next?

    The final design plan, including the confirmed play equipment, is currently in development and will be available in September 2025.

    Playground construction is scheduled to begin November 2025, subject to contractor availability.


  • Have your say on the concept plan

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    Have your say on the concept plan for the Beverley Reserve playspace before Tuesday 22 July 2025. Your feedback will help inform the final design for this playspace.

    The proposed improvements include:

    • a platform deck beneath the large oak tree
    • a new play unit with a slide, climbing elements and monkey bars
    • a triple swing set, including a basket swing
    • concrete toadstools to replace the existing timber ones
    • turnover bars and a spinning play element
    • new path connecting to Talford Street and garden beds with feature planting
    • picnic tables and a drinking fountain
    • new seating, including a rock seating circle.

    Tell us:

    • What do you like about the concept plan?
    • Should anything be changed?
    • Is there anything else that would encourage you or your family to use this space more?

    If you have any questions about this upgrade, contact our City Planning team on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

Page last updated: 10 Sep 2025, 10:13 AM