These guidelines have been developed in response to a growing demand for available nature play spaces where early child educators can safely and responsibly allow children to engage in nature play as part of their formal education.
It can be challenging to balance competing uses of reserves and parks, since some activities may result in unacceptable environmental damage or clash with authorised activities or programmed management works.
These guidelines are intended to address these issues and provide a framework for educators, within which to conduct activities. Permission from Council via an online application and adherence to the guidelines, is required prior to your use of a reserves.
Application for Environmental Activities and Events
Helping us protect organisers, the public and the places themselves.
If you or your group are planning an environmental event or activity within Frankston City Council's natural reserves, parks, or open spaces, we kindly ask you to fill out our online application at least three weeks before the event.
The application covers:
- Environmental learning or nature-based play sessions organised by childcare centers, community groups, environmental educators, kindergartens, schools, businesses, and other groups.
- Special events by Environmental and Friends Groups that aren't part of the approved work plans or regular working bee activities. This includes annual picnics, group tours, national tree day celebrations, planting days, school outings, and other public events.
Commercial service providers are subject to a $20 fee per term.
By securing approval via your application, you're helping Council to effectively maintain and protect our natural reserves, parks, and open spaces.
Application for Environmental Activities and Events