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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 that they are fully supervised, meaning:
If you can’t control your dog in these situations, then you can not take your dog off its lead, even in a free roam area. You can teach your dog to obey your voice or hand control by practicing in a private enclosed area.
View the map for free roam, on leash and prohibited areas for pets in Frankston City. Zoom in and click on locations for more information about each space.
Cats are prohibited from the following reserves:
To help protect the sensitive nature of the city’s natural reserves, cats and dogs are not allowed in:
Cats are prohibited in the following reserves:
Dogs are allowed to enter these areas only when they are on lead and on designated footways.
The summer beach restrictions for dogs start on 1 December and end on the 31 March each year.
This means that you can not take your dog(s) on any beach (excluding the Keast Park off lead area):
Dogs are permitted on the beach before 9:30 am and after 7:30 pm if they are under the effective control of a chain, cord or lead.
Please make sure to carry a plastic bag or similar item with them to clean up after your pet. Failure to look after your pet responsibly can result in an infringement being issued.
Dogs are allowed in central Frankston if:
Failure to do so can result in an infringement being issued.
You must have a permit to ride or exercise a horse at Keast Park. You may be issued with a penalty infringement notice if you:
Call us on 1300 322 322 for more information.
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Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199
Tel: 1300 322 322
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