Join the Open Space Planners Network as we explore Ruffey Lake Park and Manningham Council’s Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan in celebration of Parks Week.Â
Hosted by PLA VIC/TAS President Andrea Szymanski and Senior Open Space Development Officer Cormac McCarthy from Manningham Council, hear from council staff who implemented the plan, alongside landscape architects and more as we explore the park that ‘has it all’ on foot. A free event for Parks and Leisure Australia members, this tour is not to be missed! See the full schedule for the day below.
Attendees will also be invited to an industry lunch / meet and greet prior to the tour at midday at a venue nearby courtesy of Green By Nature. Stay tuned for more details!
Registration closes Friday 28 February.Â
- Arrive at meeting point – Victoria Street Playspace Car Park, Templestowe – for a 1:00pm start
- Welcome from Andrea Szymanski, PLA Vic/Tas President
- Introduction to the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan (Carrie Lindsay / Cormac McCarthy – City Design Unit)
- Victoria St Regional Playspace (Phyona McMahon, City Design Senior Landscape Architect)
- Guided walk around the park discussing implementation of fitness stations, Ninja Warrior course, disc golf course, bridges/boardwalks, paths, signage, public art and planting (Manningham City Council)
- End of event and departure from meeting point at approximately 3:00pm
*Please bring a drink bottle, walking shoes, suitable clothing as this is an all weather event. There will be approximately 3.5km of walking required for the tour.Â
This event is hosted by 
This event is brought to you by 
Green By Nature are Australasia’s largest and most awarded landscaping services businesses and a proud PLA Vic/Tas partner.
About Ruffey Lake Park
Ruffey Lake Park is 66 hectares of public open space in Doncaster containing a number of features including Ruffey Creek, Ruffey Lake, Bonview Wetlands, over 6km of walking paths, three playspaces, exercise stations, a ninja warrior course, and 18 hole disc golf course. Known as the park ‘that has it all’ and loved by locals the park also provides public and accessible toilets, several shelters and barbeques, three car parks, and dog on lead and off lead areas.Â
About the Open Space Planners Network The Open Space Planners Network (OSPN) has been operating as an informal group of interested industry professionals and practitioners since 2007.  The OSPN was established for the following key reasons:Â
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About Parks WeekÂ
Parks Week is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Parks Week 2025 will focus on the how spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing. |
