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Quiet Hour at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre

Pines Quite Hour Pilot, improving accessibility for those experiencing sensory challenges.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Quiet Hour Swims at our outdoor facility, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre. Swimming pools are a great source of enjoyment and recreation for many, however, there people in our community with sensory challenges or additional needs who may face challenges in public pool environments. They may be too noisy or over stimulating. Recognising this, we are very happy to be taking a step to breaking down this barrier so all members of our community can attend and participate in activity at PINES.  

What is Quiet Hour? 

During “Quiet Hour” Swims pilot we will provide a low-stimulation aquatic environment.

Several key measures will be implemented to ensure a peaceful and accommodating experience at the pool, including: 

  • We will not be playing music or making unnecessary announcements over the speaker system.  
  • We will be speaking to patrons as they enter the facility to ensure they are aware of the Quiet Hour Swim, and to ask them to be mindful of noise levels.  
  • We will be managing Centre bookings of user groups in an effort to manage entrances during Quiet Hour Swims.  
  • As always, our PINES team will be ready to support all patrons that attend the Centre during Quiet Hour Swims.  

When will be hosting Quiet Hour Swims? 

Our first Pines Quiet Hour Swim pilot will be held on Wednesday 20 December between 3pm – 4pm.

The Centre will remain open to the public and everyone is welcome during this time, but we ask if you are attending during the allocated time slot that you please be mindful of noise levels. We want to provide a calm and sensory friendly, low stimulant environment and appreciate everyone’s support and cooperation in achieving this.  

We will continue to host Quiet Hour Swims at PINES in 2024, and will update our PINES Facebook page as well as PINES website with days and times.  

We’d love to hear your feedback 

Quite Hour Swims is a pilot program, and we would appreciate any feedback from our community to ensure we are providing a service that meets the needs of our community. We encourage you to share your experiences and suggestions to help shape and refine the sensory-friendly initiative with staff, or via our website form here.

We are committed to ensuring our facilities are welcoming and accommodating to everyone in our community, and this new pilot project will ensure that individuals with sensory needs will be to enjoy the benefits of our pool. 

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New Access Gates Installation, Tuesday 3 March – Friday 6 March

We`re excited to let you know that new access gates will be installed at PARC in early March.

We`re committed to continually improving our facility and the experience of every member and guest. This upgrade is fully funded through Frankston City Council`s Capital Works Program, and reflects the ongoing commitment between Council and Peninsula Leisure to continually invest in community infrastructure that supports health, safety and wellbeing.

The new Sec-Pro gates will be a significant improvement to how you arrive and enter the Centre, with:

✔️ Instant response time

✔️ Improved reliability

✔️ Improved accessibility with wider gates

During the installation period, any gates already fitted will remain in the open position, and our team will be on hand to assist. For members attending a Group Exercise Class, please be sure to check in by scanning your wristband at our kiosks.

To learn more about our access gate upgrades, visit our blog via the link in our bio.

#PARCFrankston #PARC

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New Access Gates Installation, Tuesday 3 March – Friday 6 March We're excited to let you know that new access gates will be installed at PARC in early March. We're committed to continually improving our facility and the experience of every member and guest. This upgrade is fully funded through Frankston City Council's Capital Works Program, and reflects the ongoing commitment between Council and Peninsula Leisure to continually invest in community infrastructure that supports health, safety and wellbeing. The new Sec-Pro gates will be a significant improvement to how you arrive and enter the Centre, with: ✔️ Instant response time ✔️ Improved reliability ✔️ Improved accessibility with wider gates During the installation period, any gates already fitted will remain in the open position, and our team will be on hand to assist. For members attending a Group Exercise Class, please be sure to check in by scanning your wristband at our kiosks. To learn more about our access gate upgrades, visit our blog via the link in our bio. #PARCFrankston #PARC

A little sneak peek into mornings at PARC Fit Outdoor 👀

Registrations are still open, so if you want to join in the fun, sign up and join us for our next session on Friday morning!

#PARCfrankston #Frankston #PARCFitOutdoor

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A little sneak peek into mornings at PARC Fit Outdoor 👀 Registrations are still open, so if you want to join in the fun, sign up and join us for our next session on Friday morning! #PARCfrankston #Frankston #PARCFitOutdoor

Did you know Dry Needling/Accupuncture is available from the Compass Allied Health team, located in our Allied Health Suites

Dry needling is a technique where a very fine needle is gently inserted into tight or painful muscles to release “knots” (trigger points). These tight spots can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.

The goal? It help muscles relax, move better, and feel less painful.

Who can benefit?
• Athletes & active people
• Anyone with tight or stiff muscles
• Desk-related neck or back pain
• Headaches, sciatica, jaw pain (TMJ), or joint issues

Curious if dry needling is right for you? Get in touch with Compass Allied Health to book an initial consult with Jack (Giac).

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Did you know Dry Needling/Accupuncture is available from the Compass Allied Health team, located in our Allied Health Suites Dry needling is a technique where a very fine needle is gently inserted into tight or painful muscles to release “knots” (trigger points). These tight spots can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. The goal? It help muscles relax, move better, and feel less painful. Who can benefit? • Athletes & active people • Anyone with tight or stiff muscles • Desk-related neck or back pain • Headaches, sciatica, jaw pain (TMJ), or joint issues Curious if dry needling is right for you? Get in touch with Compass Allied Health to book an initial consult with Jack (Giac).

⭐️ Swimming for a cause: Meet Clinton Hosie ⭐️

This February, PARC Aquatic Access member Clinton Hosie is taking on a new challenge – swimming 14km to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as part of their Super Swim.

Every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital. Clinton is diving in to help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.

We love seeing you at PARC putting in the laps, Clinton – your dedication in and out of the pool is inspiring.

Good luck, have fun, and thank you for swimming for such an important cause!

Learn more about the Starlight Super Swim: https://superswim.org.au/

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⭐️ Swimming for a cause: Meet Clinton Hosie ⭐️ This February, PARC Aquatic Access member Clinton Hosie is taking on a new challenge - swimming 14km to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as part of their Super Swim. Every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital. Clinton is diving in to help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most. We love seeing you at PARC putting in the laps, Clinton - your dedication in and out of the pool is inspiring. Good luck, have fun, and thank you for swimming for such an important cause! Learn more about the Starlight Super Swim: https://superswim.org.au/

Still buzzing from the Waterfront Festival! 🎡

What an absolutely incredible event! A massive congratulations to our Frankston Skatepark team for pulling off such an massive activation. It was fantastic to see so many local riders on the half pipe, and seeing our community rally around them and enjoying the mini skate lessons!

Rotary Peninsula 2.0`s annual Duck Derby was full of fun and chaos! It was so much fun cheering on our very own duck, Percy and Hydro, to the finish line.

Thank you so much @waterfrontfest for having us! We can’t wait for next year!

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Still buzzing from the Waterfront Festival! 🎡 What an absolutely incredible event! A massive congratulations to our Frankston Skatepark team for pulling off such an massive activation. It was fantastic to see so many local riders on the half pipe, and seeing our community rally around them and enjoying the mini skate lessons! Rotary Peninsula 2.0's annual Duck Derby was full of fun and chaos! It was so much fun cheering on our very own duck, Percy and Hydro, to the finish line. Thank you so much @waterfrontfest for having us! We can’t wait for next year!

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