How we prepared the strategy?

Our process

The Frankston Play Strategy 2021 has been developed through 5 key phases involving council, community and an external consultant, which are as follows:

Phase 1

Background Analysis/ Precendent Study

Phase 2

Community Consultation

Phase 3

Play Value Assessments

Phase 4

Draft Play Strategy & Exhibition

Phase 5

Final Play Strategy

Community engagement

A variety of stakeholder consultation and community engagement activities were undertaken between June and August 2020 to gather information for the Frankston Play Strategy 2021. Feedback from 757 local residents has been considered, in addition to customer requests over a 2‐year period. The 14 separate engagement sessions, activities and information sources have been used to provide an evidence base for the strategy. The Draft Strategy was exhibited online for a period of 5 weeks between August and September 2021 with feedback received considered in preparation of the final Strategy.

Site assessments

All 123 existing playspaces were assessed on site in July 2020. The playspace assessments were undertaken using a rated checklist and prepared using a combination of additional information including: aerial and site photography, maps, open space strategy assessments and Australian Standards compliance audit reports.

The playspaces have been rated across several areas of importance as to the quality of experience at each site. These include play value, play type, age range suitability, access and inclusion, open space quality, amenity and the strength of complimentary play found in local areas.