Better parks and paths for a growing Frankston City
Published on 23 April 2026
From daily walks to play space visits and quiet moments under the trees, Frankston City’s parks and reserves are part of everyday life for thousands of people across the city. They are places where people move, meet, recover and reconnect — and as the city grows, making sure these spaces are accessible and welcoming has never been more important.
To support this, Frankston City Council is delivering upgrades to six local parks across the city, improving paths, accessibility, safety, amenity and urban greening.
The projects form part of a $1.83 million co‑funded program, with Council contributing $915,000 and matching funding secured through the Victorian Government’s Pick My Park program. This partnership enables Council to deliver more improvements sooner, while remaining transparent and responsible with community funds.
The first project will kick off in May at George Pentland Botanic Gardens, one of Frankston’s most loved green spaces in the heart of the city. The Accessible Path Connections Project will complete an accessible path network throughout the gardens, making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to move through the space and connect with the adjacent Peninsula Hospital precinct.
Other funded projects and expected completion dates include:
- Montague Reserve, Frankston– Dec 2026
- Kashmir Reserve, Frankston– Feb 2027
- Lipton Reserve, Frankston – August 2027
- Roberts Reserve, Frankston – February 2028
- Franciscan Reserve, Frankston– April 2028
These timeframes align with priorities in Council’s Play Strategy (which was informed by community feedback) and allow for other already planned reserve upgrades to be completed in the coming year, including Banyan Reserve Play space and pump track (November 2026) and Rotary Reserve in Carrum Downs and Heritage Reserve, Skye (July 2026).
Frankston City Mayor Cr Sue Baker said the upgrades reflect what the community has told Council is important to them – green spaces that are easy to access and designed for everyday use.
“Our parks and reserves are where life happens. They’re part of how people move through the city and connect with each other,” she said.
“Whether it’s walking to an appointment, pushing a pram, meeting friends outdoors or taking a quiet moment in nature, access really matters. That’s why Council is investing in better connections and amenity in reserves. We are already seeing that this is making a real difference to how people experience our city.”
The Hon Paul Edbrooke MP, State Member for Frankston, said Pick My Park allows community members to vote on short listed park upgrades put forward by their Council.
“I understand that Council has submitted additional projects under Round Two of the program, and I am hopeful that the Frankston community will have further opportunities to participate in the voting process in mid-2026,” he said.
“In the meantime, families can take advantage of the many local reserves and play spaces across the municipality, creating welcoming environments where children can play, discover, and enjoy the outdoors year-round.”
The upcoming reserve upgrades also align with Council’s advocacy priorities ahead of this year’s State Election.
The Frankston City First riorities set out where investment is needed most — reflecting what our community tells us matters to them and how we can work together to support our community to thrive. They include shared user paths supporting active and connected neighbourhoods and upgrades to city gateways and enhanced open spaces and recreation facilities that support better entrances, better places, and more.
Find out more:
Frankston City First: www.frankston.vic.gov.au/frankstoncityfirst
Pick My Park: Pick My Park
Council’s Play Strategy including feedback to date from the community: Let's Play! | Engage Frankston!