Covering an area of 131 km2, Frankston City is one of the most beautiful blended Bush-Bay-Cities in Australia. 

We are famed for our 11 kilometres of coastline, but what few people might realise is that our 21,000 hectares of natural open space accounts for 16 per cent of our total land area - HUGE by most Metropolitan Activity Centre standards. 

While our natural environment is predominately coastal or near coastal, the full diversity includes nature conservation areas, woodlands and forests, heaths and scrubs, wetlands, waterways, state parks, sports grounds, cultural and heritage spaces, playgrounds, urban forest, natural parklands and trails. ​

From internationally significant wetlands and flora and fauna reserves to manicured botanic gardens and hidden waterfalls, Frankston beckons people outdoors. Just a few of the highlights include:

• The Frankston foreshore reserve - significant both for its Aboriginal cultural history, geological and geomorphological features and its biodiversity values. ​
• The stunning one mile loop trail of Sweetwater Creek - a hugely popular hiking trail and protected for its flora, fauna, geological and cultural heritage values.
• KananookCreek - running for 7.5 km parallel to the coastline, this beloved walking trail links Seaford Wetlands to Frankston Foreshore.
• Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve - a stunning 98 hectare park, perfect for quiet recreational activities including walking, jogging, cycling, photography and nature appreciation.
• The 259 hectare Edithvale-Seaford Wetland (Seaford 158 hectares, Edithvale 101 hectares) - the largest natural wetland of its type in the Port Phillip and Westernport basins and listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
• Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve - a 214 hectare sanctuaryto many threatened species. It provides a home for half the plant and animal species indigenous to the Mornington Peninsula.​