Two Flinders Christian College students have lent their design skills to a new parkour area at Ballam Park.
Isaac James and Levi Gould had direct input in the design consultation process as Frankston City Council prepares for a $1 million upgrade of the Cranbourne Rd playground
“We're super excited to have this new facility to be able to do what we love,” Isaac said. “All the new equipment will be great in getting more kids and teenagers outside and being more active and social.”
When work is completed in October, parkour enthusiasts will be able to run, jump and climb in an obstacle approach throughout an urban environment, including low intersecting concrete walls of varying heights, monkey bars and climbing frames
The park’s upgrade will also include the removal of ageing equipment and the installation of new features, the refurbishment of the existing fort, the installation of a larger flying fox (the existing one will be moved to another playground) and the creation of a scooter track to allow young children to learn to scoot and cycle in a safe environment.
Frankston Mayor James Dooley said the work was part of the council’s $4.6 million investment in Frankston’s playgrounds, parks and recreation areas. Seaford’s Keast Park is getting a $300,000 upgrade, including a natural space with sandpits, giant boulders, rolling timber walkways and a mega-swing, and designs are being finalised for work on the Frankston Waterfront playground, with new picnic facilities, shelters and play equipment.
“By investing in high-quality playgrounds we are providing a great location for families to come together and for children of all ages to make new friends as they explore, learn and develop in a fun environment,” Cr Dooley said.