PLEASE NOTE: Due to to COVID-19 stage 4 restrictions all free roam dog parks, that are enclosed, are closed until further notice.
Free Roam Areas
Frankston City has over 30 free roam areas for dogs in parks and reserves across the municipality. Free roam areas are open spaces where dogs can be taken off-leash to exercise.
Click here for a list of Frankston City’s Free Roam areas.
Dogs on Beach in Summer
From December to March, dogs are not permitted on any beach in Frankston City between the hours of 9:30am and 7:30pm.
Dogs are permitted at all other times, provided they are on a lead.
Click here for more information regarding beach access for dogs in Frankston City.
Dog Friendly Parks
Ballam Park, featuring a new agility dog park – Corner Karingal Drive and Cranbourne Road, Frankston
Just like you, your four legged friend enjoys escaping the daily grind, being running laps of the backyard, for exciting new adventures.
Pooches can enjoy a new Dog Agility Park where they can weave, dodge, climb, balance, crawl and jump over hurdles until their hearts content.
The tennis court sized fully fenced dog park located along the rear fence line of Ballam Park features hurdles of differing heights, jump through hurdles, balance beams, a crawl tunnel, weave poles bridge and sit-stay platforms. Three is also a grassed area with picnic facilities, seating and a drink tap with dog bowl.
The new park, an initiative of Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan adopted in 2017, is make entirely of recycled material from local Carrum Downs business Replas and will provide an ideal setting for dogs to social with other pets while being in a safe environment that allows off-leash exercise. This agility park is located next to the free roam area, perfect for dogs that need more space.
Robinson Park, Robinsons Road, Frankston South
Covering 20 Hectares, its home to Frankston’s main softball and baseball reserves. Surround by natural reserve contains a dog roam free area.
Baxter Park- Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road, Frankston
Large reserve situated on 59 hectares. Baxter Park has something for everyone including a series of walking tracks in natural reserve, roam free dog area, playfield, public toilets, playgrounds and much more. Main entry points into the park are off Frankston Flinders Road and Sages Road.
Centenary Park - McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Centenary Park is a fully enclosed dedicated off leash dog park, located off McClelland Drive. Features includes water tap, bins, poo bag dispensers. On Saturday Mornings the Frankston Dog Obedience Club host weekly events and open the kiosk, where there is restricted access for the general public.
Lloyd Park – Pindara Boulevard
Lloyd Park is a large 20 Hectare park with two playgrounds, skate park, barbeque facilities and sporting fields, adjoining tennis, netballs and football ovals. The off leash area within Lloyd Park is located along Pindara Boulevard within the North East corner. The area contains a large grassy area that leads to a playground. In order to find water taps, bin and poo bag dispenser you need to walk across to the on leash area to the western oval.
Prohibited areas in Frankston City
Dogs are not permitted at any time in the following locations:
Frankston’s city centre
Bunarong Park
Casuarina Reserve
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve
Studio Park
Paratea Reserve
Upcoming Pet Friendly Events in Frankston City
To be posted.
Accommodation
Frankston City has a range of Pet Friendly accommodation options so your furry family members can join you during your time away.
Carrum Downs Holiday Park (including Carrum Downs Motel)
Frankston Holiday Park (including Sandhurst Motel)
