Top things to do in Donvale
Donvale is a quiet leafy suburb, known to have a mature aged community. Don’t let that fool you… There are a lot of things to do in Donvale.
Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order:
Tunstall Square
Tunstall Square is a dynamic shopping precinct that offers a variety of stores. You’ll find florists, fresh produce, cafes, restaurants and personal care services. The venue does a great job connecting to the locals with a market stall once a month and children’s celebration activities for Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
Donvale Tennis Club
The Donvale Tennis Club was established back in 1965. With self contained clubhouse, tennis coaching and various member events the club has achieved success for generations.
The club provides members with ten courts on two different surfaces. It is a fantastic way to enjoy some time with your family by booking a court and having a hit!
Donvale Reserve
This open public space is widely used by locals all year round. The playground is regularly used by the kids, while the teenagers often enjoy the two outdoor tennis courts available. A number of sporting clubs share the space with a cricket, football and soccer club using the grounds.
St Clems Reserve Dog Off Leash Area
A great place to walk, jog and ride your bike, you can enjoy a lot of outdoor time without being worried of nearby road traffic. Many dog owners take the pets out for a runaround too. During covid lockdowns, many would take advantage of the public spaces.
Mullum Mullum Stadium
Mullum Mullum Stadium is a world class venue featuring five quality indoor basketball courts. Courts are frequently used for coaching, training and basketball matches. They are know to run one day tournaments, table tennis and a number of other sports during the year. The venue is also services with its own cafe and generous seating arrangements.
Eastlink Trail
The Eastlink trail extends for a 35kms trip. Many use it for exercise or a general wind down. They track has some beautiful scenes of nature and water features. It has a variety of seating arrangements and drinking stations to ensure you stay hydrates. The Eastlink crosses through Donvale so you can enjoy a walk within the suburb or venture out by bycycle.
Donvale Bowls Club
A well established bowls club, members compete in a variety of competitions.
Donvale Bowls Club also has attractive indoor and outdoor dining spaces with seating for up to 112 people inside and 50 people outside. Bar facilities and sound system are available in both areas, making it a perfect venue to celebrate life with family and friends.
Docnaster Hockey Club
The Donvale Hockey Club is located in Donvale. Established back in 1974, the club holds a strong stance in the sport, stacked with teams of all ages in both the men’s and women’s categories. The club has many milestones for being the first in many areas of hockey, from the surface used to the colour schemes worn.
Evangeline’s Cafe
It is often most popular among the mature aged who enjoy spending time with their family and friends. The atmosphere is very friendly with an easy going attitude.
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