Walking Clubs and Groups
Frankston City has several walking clubs that cater for all needs. The clubs vary in the difficulty of the walking they do, allowing everyone to choose an option that suits their ability levels.
For more details on each individual club please refer to the Community Directory.
Walking clubs and venues
| Bayside Walking Club, on hold for Centre Works (September 2011) The Bayside Walking Club is run by The Sports Injury Clinic and Peninsula Health. A qualified trainer leads walking routes throughout Bayside Shopping Centre | |
| Location: | Bayside Shopping Centre Beach Street, Frankston |
| Day and Time: | Monday, 7:45am-8:45am, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00am-7:45am |
| Cost: | Free |
| Suitable for: | All ages including Seniors |
| Contact: | Please call Customer Service to check if it is running Bayside Shopping Centre - 9771 1700 |
| Across the Ages Walking Group Suitable for all ages. Walk at your own pace and share some refreshments and social time after the walk! Medium fitness level required | |
| Location: | Frankston South Recreation Centre 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South (102 E7) Sometimes leaves from other venues - please phone |
| Day and Time: | Tuesday, 9:30am |
| Cost: | $2 for tea/coffee/fresh fruit |
| Suitable for: | All ages including Seniors |
| Contact: | Jenny - 9293 7122 (Indoor group on wet days) |
| Centro Karingal Health Walks, Karingal Centro Karingal Health Walks are run by Peninsula Health and the Mornington Peninsula GP Network. Walks are conducted indoors, outside of centre trading hours. Please bring the registration form to your first session. Available from Centre Management or download a copy Centro Karingal Walks Registration Form.pdf | |
| Location: | Centro Karingal Shopping Centre 330 Cranbourne Road, Frankston |
| Day and Time: | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:45am-8:45am, Tuesday, 5:30pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Suitable for: | All ages including Seniors |
| Contact: | Centre Management - 9789 1192 |
| Casual Walking Group, Carrum Downs Enjoy a leisurely walk with other friendly people in the community | |
| Location: | Lyrebird Community Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs (100 H3) |
| Day and Time: | Wednesday, 9:30am-11:00am |
| Cost: | $1 per session |
| Suitable for: | All ages including Seniors with reasonable balance and fitness |
| Contact: | Reception 9782 0133 |
| Dog Walking Group, Baxter Park Take your best friend for a walk through the park for one hour, followed by tea and coffee. Dogs must be well socialised and non-aggressive. | |
| Location: | Baxter Park, Frankston Flinders Road (106 H4) |
| Day and Time: | Tuesday 8:30am and 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am |
| Cost: | Annual Membership $12. Weekly walk free. |
| Suitable for: | All ages including Seniors. Please contact prior to attending to ensure your dog is suitably socialised. |
| Contact: | Suzanne Gardiner - 9789 8475 |
| U3A Bush Walking Enjoy a longer walk, 10-12km range, with a warm friendly atmosphere. Please BYO lunch and water. Moderate fitness is required. | |
| Location: | Meeting point varies - please contact for details |
| Day and Time: | Saturday |
| Cost: | $1 per walk |
| Suitable for: | Moderate fitness and member of U3A ($30) required |
| Contact: | U3A Frankston - 9770 1042 |
| U3A Rambling All Over Gentle, easy chat, tempo taking in walking paths all over Melbourne. Bring a packed lunch, water and hat to enjoy walks of 4-6km. | |
| Location: | Meeting point varies - please contact for details |
| Day and Time: | 9:30-12:30pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month |
| Cost: | $1 per walk |
| Suitable for: | Gentle tempo and member of U3A ($30) required |
| Contact: | Bill Blackham - 9785 7896 or 0400 675 896 |
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