Wally Tew Reserve

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Take a stroll around the gravel walking track, have a picnic or join the many locals who walk their dogs through this popular native setting.

This lovely park features Australian native plants and is a great spot for picnics and dog walking.

Address

6 Lyndale Ct, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156

History

Walter Harry Tew (MBE) was a ward councillor for over 30 years. He was also Knox’s first mayor when Knox was declared a city in 1963. He lived almost his entire life in Ferntree Gully. Wally received an Order of the British Empire award (MBE) for his service to local cricket and football clubs, and to the wider community.

The Wally Tew Reserve is the oldest public reserve in Knox. When the original oval was due for destruction, Wally Tew advocated to Council to keep the old oval. He also encouraged developing a new space for local cricket and football clubs to play. He convinced Council to turn the old shire tip into a second oval for the community.

Council partnered with the cricket and football clubs and created the new oval. They decided to also keep the original oval and built the magnificent 2 story ‘W.H. Tew Pavilion’. Council named the pavilion after Wally, to honour his efforts to provide spaces for local clubs.

Facilities

Off-lead dog area
Barbecue
Public toilets
Seating and tables

Wally Tew Reserve

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History

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-37.890990712358, 145.2921039

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Wally Tew Reserve

Address

History

Facilities

Location

-37.890990712358, 145.2921039

What's happening

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