FRANKSTON — Shoppers, workers and visitors will soon have easier access to Frankston’s city centre with the reopening of the Frankston House Car Park, delivering 49 upgraded parking spaces under the recently opened Moon Dog Brewery on Nepean Highway.
The facility at 490 Nepean Highway officially opens to the public on Wednesday, 15 October, offering three-hour stays with the first two hours free.
Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy said the reopening will help meet growing demand for convenient parking as Frankston’s hospitality and retail scene continues to expand.
“The growth in new businesses along Playne Street, Wells Street and Nepean Highway means more and more people are choosing to spend time in our city centre,” Cr Conroy said.
“The upgraded Frankston House car park supports that growth, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to spend more time enjoying everything our city now has to offer.”
The car park operates from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week, with entry via Kananook Creek Boulevard off Playne Street. The facility is patrolled daily by Council and fitted with CCTV monitored by both Frankston City Council and Victoria Police.
Supporting Local Business Growth
Frankston Business Collective CEO Bernadine Geary said the reopening will make it easier for people to visit and shop locally.
“More convenient parking means more people can easily visit local businesses, dine, shop and experience all that Frankston has to offer,” Ms Geary said.
“We welcome this investment in infrastructure that directly supports our business community and contributes to a more vibrant and accessible CBD.”
Frankston Councillor Nathan Butler described the reopening as “another big win” for the community.
“These strategically located car parks are helping to ease congestion, support local business, and encourage people to spend more time in Frankston,” Cr Butler said.
“This reopening marks another step forward as Frankston evolves into a connected, vibrant metropolitan city.”
In an a post on social media, Butler shared a preview of the facility, his post, noting the car park’s proximity to popular venues such as Moon Dog Beach Club, Cosy and Tasty Dumplings, Korean BBQ, Geonbae and Hotel Lona — all within a short walk.
Part of a Larger City Revitalisation
The reopening coincides with the Federal Government’s $50 million Nepean Boulevard Revitalisation Project, which will transform three kilometres of Nepean Highway into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard with new housing, retail and hospitality opportunities.
It follows other major parking projects including:
- The Kananook Car Park, completed earlier this year, adding 325 free spaces near Kananook Station.
- The Frankston Commuter Car Park, opened in December 2024, which provided 500 additional spaces near Frankston Station through a State and Federal partnership.
Council says these developments are part of a long-term plan to create a “connected, people-centric” city that supports local business, tourism and active transport.
