FRANKSTON Council will deliver upgrades to six parks across the municipality through a $1.83 million co-funded program with the Victorian Government.
Council is contributing $915,000, with matching funding secured through the state government’s Pick My Park program.
The first project begins in May at George Pentland Botanic Gardens, where the Accessible Path Connections Project will complete an accessible path network through the gardens and connect to the adjacent Peninsula University Hospital precinct.
Other parks scheduled for upgrades include Montague Reserve (December 2026), Kashmir Reserve (February 2027), Lipton Reserve (August 2027), Roberts Reserve (February 2028) and Franciscan Reserve (April 2028).
Frankston Mayor Sue Baker said the upgrades reflected what the community had told council was important. “Our parks and reserves are where life happens. They’re part of how people move through the city and connect with each other,” Baker 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.”
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said Pick My Park allowed community members to vote on shortlisted 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,” Edbrooke 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.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 5 May 2026