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Party in the Park Frequently Asked Questions and Event Information

Party in the Park - Frequently Asked Questions and Event Information

Frequently Asked Questions and Event Information

We're so glad you asked! A survey is now live and open for feedback until 27th April.

By completing the survey you can go into the draw to WIN a Gumbuya World Theme Park Birthday Party for 10 people!

The competition will close at midnight on 27 April and winners will be drawn at random and notified by email the week between 28 April - 2 May 2025. The prize will be transferred to the winner via email after notification occurs.

Competition Privacy Information
Frankston City Council has one (1) Gumbuya World Theme Park Birthday Party on offer as part of this competition.
The prize is 1 x child's birthday party for 10 people (aged between 3-13)
and includes;
1 x birthday party host
1 x exclusive group wildlife meet & greet
Entry to Gumbuya World including water*, wildlife & rides
Complimentary entry for 2 x adults/guardians of the birthday child
Birthday platters including a selection of sausage rolls, party pies and chips for the children
1 x group photo experience with a take home copy for the birthday child
1 x show bag for the birthday child
RRP: $1010
T&C's valid for 12 months from April 2025
*water park is seasonal
RRP based on peak period
An individual is only able to enter once into the competition and is only eligible to be a recipient of one (1) prize.
Frankston City Council will collate all competition entries (individual's details) and assign a number to them. Staff will then use an online random number generator to choose one (1) number within a number range (number range will start at one (1) and finish at the last competition entry). Personal information will not be entered into the random number generator.

Competition Privacy Statement
All personal information gathered for the purpose of the competition will be only used for this Competition. Personal Information will not be used for any other purpose or project. For further detail about how Council handles your information, or to access your information, see Council’s privacy policy at frankston.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s privacy officer on 1300 322 322.
The event will be held on Sunday 13 April from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Cruden Farm, Langwarrin.
No, you do not need to book to attend the event - the event is free to attend. We suggest following the Event Facebook page to keep up to date with information in the lead up to the event.
Yes – for the first time, the gardens will be open to the public for free during the event. To find out further information in relation to Cruden Farm, please visit their website
The theme for 2025 is "Pirates" - come along in your favourite costume for a chance to win a prize!
It is free to attend the event; however, you should bring some money if you wish to purchase food at the event.
There will be a variety of food and beverage for purchase at the event. Feel free to also bring along a picnic blanket and lunch to enjoy the beautiful Cruden Farm grounds with friends and family.
No, animals are not permitted at the event. Service animals are welcome.
Yes, smoking/vaping and alcohol are not permitted at the event or on the grounds of Cruden Farm.
There is no ATM onsite.
In some conditions, it may be necessary for aspects of these events to be modified. In extreme conditions, where it is deemed unsafe to continue, programming may be delayed or cancelled. You can keep up to date by following the Imagine Frankston Instagram page and the Facebook event page
There will be free car parking available onsite at Cruden Farm during the event. Please enter via Cranhaven Road or McClelland Drive and follow the directions of the traffic controllers and parking attendants.
There are a limited number of designated accessible car parking spaces available. Please inform the traffic controllers upon entry, who will direct to you the accessible parking bays.
There are a variety of ways to get to the Party in the Park event including:

Public Transport – Bus number 771, 790, 789 and 791 stop on Cranbourne-Frankston Road outside of Cruden Farm. 777 stops outside Peninsula Private Hospital which is a short walk away. The closest train station is Frankston Train Station with connections via bus numbers 790, 791 and 789 to the event site. Please visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey. 

Driving – If you are driving to the event, entry is via Cranhaven Road and McClelland Drive. To ease congestion, you will only be able to access Cranhaven Road via the Frankston-bound lanes of Cranbourne-Frankston Road, turning left into Cranhaven Road. The right turning lane from the Cranbourne direction of Cranbourne-Frankston Road will be closed.
Once you have entered the site, please follow all directions of traffic controllers as they guide you to a specific car parking space.

Drop Off - If you are arriving via rideshare or taxi to the event and require a drop off location close to the festival, you can enter as a pedestrian on Cranbourne Road (near the bus stop) and Cranhaven Road.

Walking – if you park outside of the event site or are walking from home, pedestrian access is via Cranbourne Road and Cranhaven Road only.