Have your say on the Draft Mahoney's Reserve Master Plan.
Mahoney’s Reserve is an important part of the local community where people come together for sport, recreation and everyday activities.
Located at 140-148 Mahoneys Rd, Forest Hill, the reserve is a 9.8-hectare open space that supports soccer, cricket, indoor sports, walking, dog off-lead use and informal recreation.
We’re planning ahead to make sure the reserve continues to meet the needs of our growing and changing community over the next 15 years. We worked with the community and user groups to develop the draft master plan.
The plan looks at how the reserve can better support a range of uses, from organised sport to informal recreation and community activities, within a shared space.
It also responds to ageing infrastructure and aims to improve the quality, accessibility and overall experience of the reserve for everyone. Projects would be delivered in stages over time, as funding becomes available.
Key recommendations
- New walking path connecting Vicki Street to the reserve
- Opening Kira Court to through traffic
- Install 4 designated car parks for passenger drop-off and pick-up
- A new car park (around 40 spaces) and upgrades to existing parking
- Improved lighting and pedestrian connections throughout the reserve
- Renewal of the main car park, including lighting and improved paths
- Seal the small car park near the Scout Hall
- Dog off-leash use will continue to be supported at Mahoney’s Reserve
- Dog off-leash use is proposed to change location, with no dog exercise on Bob Saker Oval
- The South Mid Oval is proposed to be a shared space for both sport and dog off-leash use (not at the same time)
- The South Mid Oval is proposed to have new 1.2m high partial fencing with open entry points
- Dog facilities (such as seating, shelter and dog bowl) to be provided (or existing facilities relocated) near South Mid Oval
- Replacing the pine bollards along Ashcroft Grove with 1100mm high chain mesh fencing to support dog off-leash exercise when the South West Oval is not being used for sporting activities
- A new Community Sports Pavillion for cricket, soccer and community use, central pavilion for cricket and soccer with public toilets
- Upgraded playing surfaces and new sports lighting
- Existing cricket nets will be removed, relocated, expanded to 4 lanes and designed for multipurpose use.
- Changes to how some ovals are used
- Upgraded terracing and spectator seating with a shelter near the Main Soccer Pitch
- New soccer goal storage compound
- Other storage with a unisex toilet and shelter between the South West and South Mid Ovals
- New and upgraded fencing to support play and safety
- Reconfiguration of Bob Saker Oval to support cricket and senior soccer
- High fencing behind goals (5 metres) on Main Soccer Pitch
- Removal of the Southern Pavilion
- Increased power supply into the reserve with a new pole-mounted sub-station and power distribution board at a location to be determined
- The existing Northern Hall Pavilion is proposed to be retained as a separate building
- A new central Community Sports Pavilion for cricket, soccer and community use
- Community Sports Pavilion will feature public toilets
- Demolition of the Southern Pavilion
- Upgrades to the Scout Hall and small adjacent car park
- Renew play space to the same level (local level) with fencing along the Vicki Street boundary
- Play space layout will be adjusted slightly to accommodate new cricket nets
- New community gathering spaces with features such as seating, shelters and BBQs
- Upgraded terracing and spectator seating with a shelter near the Main Soccer Pitch
- More trees and landscaping across the reserve
- Improvements to natural areas and open space
- Some tree removal is proposed, with new planting to offset this and increased tree numbers overall
- Renewal of the existing wetland area
- Retention and enhancement of bushland areas
- New fencing to improve safety and protect nearby properties
- Replacement of existing bollards with fencing
- Additional path connections through open space areas
- The cricket nets will be moved, and the space they were in will become an open area for the community
- Retaining the informal open space along Vicki Street
- New public open space near Scout Hall
- Increased power supply into the reserve with a new pole-mounted sub-station and power distribution board at a location to be determined
- A new car park (about 40 spaces) is proposed
- Opening Kira Court to through traffic
- Upgrades to existing parking areas
- Install 4 designated car parks for passenger drop-off and pick-up
- Renewal of the main car park, including improved access and lighting
- Seal the small car park near the Scout Hall
- New and improved paths connecting parking areas
Draft Master Plan Proposed Recommendations
Hover over the icon to read about the recommendation for that spot.
Your feedback will help shape the final master plan and ensure it reflects community priorities and balances different needs.
How to get involved:
- Look at the Draft Master Plan Report, recommendation sheets and frequently asked questions
- Attend the pop-up and share your thoughts in person on Sunday 17 May 2026, 10am-12pm, Northern Hall Pavilion, Mahoney's Reserve, 138 Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill
- Complete the survey. Your responses will be treated confidentially. Your data will be handled in accordance with Whitehorse City Council's privacy policy
