Frankston’s new play spaces open for summer fun
Published on 20 December 2022
Four new play spaces will open across Frankston City in December 2022 – just in time for the summer holidays.
They have been designed with the community, accessibility, safety, and fun in mind!
Frankston City Council Mayor Conroy said he was proud of the new play spaces across the municipality.
“Health, safety, liveability, and accessibility are all key drivers for Council and these play spaces tick all those boxes.
“Seeing families enjoying our new and upgraded open spaces – like these play spaces – is one of the best parts of my job.
“We are especially excited to have Frankston’s first water play at Ballam Park – and just in time for the summer school holidays,” Mayor Conroy said.
As a new dad, Mayor Conroy said he was looking forward to enjoying many special moments with his family at these play spaces.
“My son is a little too young to test things out, but as a family we will be taking advantage of the picnic and barbeque facilities as often as we can until he’s ready for the nature and water play!
“Along with other families, I hope to create many memories in the play spaces,” the Mayor said.
Orwil Reserve Play Space
Where: corner Orwil Street and Cricklewood Avenue, Frankston.
When: Newly opened.
Target age: One – 12 years.
Features:
- Fenced play area.
- Junior and senior play with some nature play.
- Shade sails and tree shade.
- Picnic and BBQ shelter.
- Seating.
- Street parking.
Funding: $400,000 fully funded by Frankston City Council.
Brolga Reserve Play Space
Where: Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs.
When: Newly opened.
Target age: One – 12 years.
Features:
- Fenced play area.
- Junior and senior play with some nature play.
- Tree shade.
- Picnic shelter and tables and seating.
- Street parking.
Funding: $400,000 fully funded by Frankston City Council.
Ballam Park Play Space
Where: Cranbourne Road, Karingal.
When: Newly opened.
Target age: All ages.
Features:
- Accessible play equipment.
- Play types: water, sand, nature, sculptural.
- Giant basket swing.
- Traditional swings.
- Carousel.
- Extensive natural tree shade and shelters.
- On-site parking.
- Improved accessibility and connections between existing Ballam Bumps play space, public toilets, and car park.
- Drinking fountains.
Funding: $3m loan from the State Government.
Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve Play Space
Where: Near the corner of Wedge Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs.
When: Open by Christmas 2022.
Target age: All ages.
Features:
- Picnic and BBQ facilities including shelters and seating.
- Accessible play equipment.
- Play types: sand, nature water, and sculptural.
- Giant basket swing.
- Traditional swings.
- Trampolines.
- Drinking fountains.
- Sail and tree shade.
- Parking.
- Improved pathway to existing reserve toilets. New toilets to be constructed in 2023.
Funding: $1.5m: $1.2m from Council and $300,000 from the Victorian Government through the Parks Revitalisation Grants Program.