Thompson Reserve

About

Thompson Reserve is a neighbourhood open space situated on the top of the escarpment above Pipemakers Park with extensive views over the river valley.

Designated dog off-lead area

The whole of Thompson Reserve is a designated dog off-lead area. Owners/handlers must supervise their dogs at all times while in Thompson Reserve.

Penalties can apply to owners/handlers who do not supervise their dogs appropriately. Any dog displaying aggressive, threatening or socially unacceptable behaviour must be removed from Thompson Reserve immediately.

Responsible pet ownership and legislation

Council encourages all pet owners to be responsible pet owners particularly when in public spaces.

Find out more by visiting our pets and animals page.

Proposed improvement works

In mid-2021, Council will be undertaking construction of new facilities at Thompson Reserve to better support dog off-lead activity. The project is funded by the Victorian Government Local Parks Program.

The works will improve the amenity of the space by providing:

a sheltered seating area.
dog agility equipment.
site furniture including drinking fountain, rubbish bins, bike racks and disposal bag dispenser to clean up after dogs.
additional garden bed and tree plantings.

Special feature

Pipedreams

Pipedreams by renowned Australian public sculptor and designer, Matthew Harding stands 8 metres high and 12 metres wide and is sculptured from fabricated marine grade stainless steel.

From dusk until midnight this striking piece of public art comes to life by incorporating changing patterns of light.