A safer summer in Frankston
Published on 11 November 2024
Frankston City Council invests in additional foreshore services to support community safety over the busy summer period. We are dedicated to ensuring our city is a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.
Proactive safety patrols
Our Rapid Response Team has increased their proactive patrols throughout our community to address Community Local Law issues relating to smoking, public consumption of alcohol and other anti-social behaviours. The team also conducts patrols on central Frankston and our Foreshore in partnership with Victoria Police. Additionally, you may spot our Beach Patrol beach buggy working to keep our foreshore safe every weekend and public holiday throughout summer.
Safety in parks and along our foreshore
Drinking alcohol in public spaces, including our beaches, is prohibited in Frankston City. We have installed signage at Frankston and Seaford beaches targeting public consumption of alcohol and drink driving throughout the summer. Local reserves will also display signage regarding illegal use of motorbikes and e-bikes, including hoon driving. The signage is part of our Frankston Community Road Safety Programs, funded by the Department of Transport and Planning and supported by Victoria Police.
Enjoy summer safely with your pet
While you and your dog are enjoying our city this summer, it's important to remember there are a few spots that have restrictions in place, for the safety and comfort of other residents and visitors. Frankston City has many free roam and on leash areas for dogs. There are also areas where pets are prohibited. When exercising your dog in parks and reserves it’s important they are fully supervised. Owners must follow all signage when walking their dogs, including signs prohibiting dogs from certain sporting fields and avoid any sporting events or other community activities while in progress.
A reminder dogs are not allowed on Frankston or Seaford Beach from 1 December to 31 March between 9.30am to 7.30pm. Dogs must be on-lead when at the beach outside of the restricted times. The summer beach restrictions do not include the Keast Park Free Roam Area on the Seaford Foreshore, where your dog can enjoy 200 metres of sand off leash year-round. Visit frankston.vic.gov.au/freeroam Scan the QR code for more detail on community safety in Frankston City. If you see someone doing the wrong thing, you can report this via the Snap Send Solve app, available to download via the Apple App Store or Google Play.