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Help shape the future of open space in Manningham
We’re creating a new Open Space Strategy and we want your feedback.
Open spaces are important. They give us places to relax, exercise, play, connect with others and enjoy nature. They also help keep our community healthy and protect the environment.
Your feedback will help us plan and improve open spaces to meet the needs of our growing community.
What is open space?
Open space refers to our green spaces that everyone can easily access and use for leisure and outdoor recreation, or that provide environmental benefits. These include:
We’re creating a new Open Space Strategy and we want your feedback.
Open spaces are important. They give us places to relax, exercise, play, connect with others and enjoy nature. They also help keep our community healthy and protect the environment.
Your feedback will help us plan and improve open spaces to meet the needs of our growing community.
What is open space?
Open space refers to our green spaces that everyone can easily access and use for leisure and outdoor recreation, or that provide environmental benefits. These include:
parks and reserves
playgrounds and sporting fields
walking and cycling trails
bushland and nature reserves
creeks, rivers and waterways.
We’d love to hear your thoughts
Tell us how you use open space, what you value most, and what could be improved.
Complete the survey now to have your say.
Submissions close at 5 pm on Monday 31 August 2026.
Prefer to chat in person?
Come and visit us at one of our pop-ups to share your feedback face to face. Check the 'In-person consultations tab below for locations and times.
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Come and visit us at one of our pop-ups to share your feedback face to face:
Park Orchards Market
Saturday 18 July
10am to 2pm
1 to 3 Bowmore Avenue, Park Orchards.
Tunstall Square Market
Sunday 26 July
8:30am to 12:30pm
Corner of Doncaster Road and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East.
Wombat Bend Playground, Finns Reserve
Saturday 1 August
12pm to 3pm
4 Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower.
wonguim wilam Playspace
Saturday 8 August
9am to 12pm
217 Yarra Street, Warrandyte.
Ajani Neighbourhood House
Wednesday 12 August
10am to 1pm
2/284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe.
Ruffey Lake Park (Victoria Street entrance)
Saturday 22 August
11am to 2pm
99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East.
Come and visit us at one of our pop-ups to share your feedback face to face:
Park Orchards Market
Saturday 18 July
10am to 2pm
1 to 3 Bowmore Avenue, Park Orchards.
Tunstall Square Market
Sunday 26 July
8:30am to 12:30pm
Corner of Doncaster Road and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East.
Wombat Bend Playground, Finns Reserve
Saturday 1 August
12pm to 3pm
4 Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower.
wonguim wilam Playspace
Saturday 8 August
9am to 12pm
217 Yarra Street, Warrandyte.
Ajani Neighbourhood House
Wednesday 12 August
10am to 1pm
2/284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe.
Ruffey Lake Park (Victoria Street entrance)
Saturday 22 August
11am to 2pm
99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East.
Page last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 12:45 PM
Interpreter service info
Project timeline
Phase 1 of community consultation is open
Manningham Open Space Strategy is currently at this stage
Have your say by completing our survey before 5 pm, Monday 31 August 2026.
Phase 1 consultation feedback review
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy
September to December 2026.
We’ll review all feedback received to inform the draft Open Space Strategy.
Development of the draft Open Space Strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy
Early-mid 2027.
We’ll use the feedback from phase 1 of community consultation to prepare a draft Open Space Strategy.
Community consultation on the draft Open Space Strategy is open - phase 2
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy
Mid-2027.
We’ll invite the community to provide feedback on a draft Open Space Strategy.
Phase 2 consultation feedback review
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy
Mid to late 2027.
We’ll use the feedback from phase 2 of community consultation to prepare a final Open Space Strategy.
Endorsement of the final Open Space Strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy
Early to mid-2028.
The final Open Space Strategy will be presented to Council for endorsement.
Final Open Space Strategy published
this is an upcoming stage for Manningham Open Space Strategy