Whistlestop Reserve
The completed play space and upgraded facilities include:
- Double swings including toddler seat
- Feature train
- Relocated BBQ
- Relocated drinking fountain
- Playground fencing
- New picnic settings, shelter, bench seating,
- Extensive tree planting
- New paths
- Bicycle racks
- Pathway lighting
- Play space shade
- Original Whistlestop artwork and historical interpretive signage panels to commemorate the Whistlestop Amusements that stood on this site in the 1960’s and 70’s (to be installed on 31 August 2024).
The feature wall, corner entrance artwork, landscaping and some additional concrete paths, an additional picnic setting, and signage will be in place by October 2024.
The project is fully funded by Council.
All upgrades to Frankston City’s play spaces are designed and delivered in alignment with our Play Space Strategy 2021 which was endorsed by Council in 2021.
As part of the development of the strategy, all play spaces across Frankston City were audited and assessed, community consultation was undertaken, and recommendations and priorities developed in alignment with Council’s Long Term Infrastructure Plan (a 10-year plan that guides Council and shapes Frankston City’s future in line with our Community Vision and Council Plan).
The strategy outlines a range of service levels for play spaces across the municipality which guide the features and facilities that can be included in each space.
Whistlestop Reserve is identified as a local (major) level play space which is intended to service the immediate local area (400m walking catchment) for regular short-term stays (up to an hour).
We understand that the community highly values its play spaces, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy the upgraded Whistlestop Reserve!
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