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At Your Pace at PARC 

Welcome to 2025!   As we step into the new year, we’re excited to introduce our 2025…

2024: Your Year at PARC

Your Year at PARC: Seeing out 2024 in style, and finding Your Pace in 2025 As…

PARC Childcare Service Major Update

Please be advised of an important decision regarding PARC’s Childcare service. Following an in-depth service assessment…

Dietitian Blog: Why is Iron important?

Iron deficiency is among the most common nutritional issues world wide that can have unpleasant…

Carers Week at PARC

Recognise and celebrate carers across Australia   We want to say thank you to our incredible community…

PARC Car Park Disruptions

PARC car park improvements, starting Wednesday 14 June   Frankston City Council is improving pedestrian safety in…

King’s Birthday Public Holiday Opening Hours

King’s Birthday Public Holiday Opening Hours We’re open Monday 12 June! Come on down for a splash…

MyPARC app troubleshooting instructions

We understand that some members are experiencing issues with the My PARC app. Rest assured,…

Go for gold these school holidays!

On your marks, get set, go!! Who wants to join PARC Games? As we gear…

Winter aquatic opening hours

Important change: Winter aquatic operating hours Like most businesses, we have been experiencing critical staff shortages…

Queens Birthday Long Weekend Opening Hours

Queens Birthday Public Holiday Opening Hours We’re open Monday 13 June! Come on down for a splash…

Studio 1 and 2 closures

Excuse us while we improve things for you!  Studios 1 and 2 will be closed over…

Phone system change: Tuesday 17 May

Please be aware that we are moving to a new phone system on Tuesday 17…

Bring a Mum to PARC for FREE this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s day is just around the corner and we have the perfect treat planned for…

Customer Satisfaction Survey – We want your feedback

You’re invited to participate in our Customer Satisfaction Survey By participating in the survey you will…

Keep your Year of Health on track with the 8 Week Challenge!

As the weather starts to cool, do you need a little motivation to keep up…

Come down to PARC these April school holidays!

Head down to PARC for a fun family day out these school holidays!   We have…

April Public Holidays – Opening Hours

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Easter break from everyone at PARC….

Sauna and Steam Room closed Thursday 17 March

Please be advised that the Sauna and Steam Room will be closed for planned maintenance…

Waterslides closed

Both waterslides closed Please be aware that both our green and blue waterslides are closed. We…

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system

Please note we are experiencing technical difficulties in relation to our phone system. We can…

PARC Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

The results are in! Thank you for participating in our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Thank you…

We are open this Labour Day public holiday!

We’re open Labour Day Public Holiday, Monday 14 March 2022  Head down to PARC to keep…

The MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival is back for 2022!

Get your running shoes on and raise money for the Snowdome Foundation by taking part. Hosted…

The Waterfront Festival is back for 2022!

Strap yourself in for a packed weekend of music, food, rides and entertainment as The…

PARC’s 8 Week Challenge is back BIGGER & BETTER in 2022!

PARC’s 8 Week Challenge is back BIGGER & BETTER in 2022! Do you want to gain…

We are open Australia Day!

Next week is the Australia Day Public Holiday, Wednesday 26 January. We are open, please…

Make 2022 Your Year of Health With PARC

Well, we can all agree that the last two years have not been what we…

How to cancel Splashtown obstacle course session

Have you booked a Splashtown obstacle course session for the school holidays and need to…

PARC’s Summer Splash! Bookings are open

Make a splash these school holidays at PARC!  Join us for the best pool party on the Peninsula these…

Government announcement: The next phase in the Roadmap

The Victorian Premier has announced that effective 11.59pm tonight, Thursday 18 November, nearly all remaining…

Attention: Critical staff shortages impacting some services

You may have seen that some businesses and aquatic facilities across the state are having…

VICSWIM’s summer intensive swim lesson program

Summer intensive swim lessons: Secure your child’s spot for VICSWIM’s January program at PARC or Pines  VICSWIM will be hosting a summer…

Reformer Pilates has had a name change!

Our popular Reformer Pilates class has now changed to Fit Reformer. It’s the same class you…

PARC Swim STAR program Info Night

Are you looking for flexible, fun and interesting profession?  Join our PARC Swim STAR Program and…

Aquatic Playground Closure – Thursday 4 November

Unfortunately, our Aquatic Playground will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 4 November. We are undergoing reactive maintenance…

Hot showers are available for FREE at PARC

Hot showers are available for FREE at PARC and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre for…

Giddy up! We’re open Melbourne Cup Day

That’s right, PARC’s open on Cup Day, Tuesday 2 November. Come on down with the family for a swim, or get your workout…

PARC opens at 6pm!

We are beyond excited to welcome you back from 6pm tomorrow. That’s right, PARC will reopen our doors…

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is our chance to say thanks to all the legendary Pappa Bears out…

PARC Closure Lockdown Extension – Monday 16 August

In line with the lockdown extension announced, sadly PARC will have to remain closed for a further 2 weeks….

Macronutrients also known as Macros

Key Macronutrients – energy yielding nutrients. Below are some food choices that have been divided…

PARC Closure Lockdown Extension – Wednesday 11 August

In line with the lockdown extension announced, sadly PARC will have to remain closed for a further 7 days. We…

Main Pool Hall access impacted during peak periods

We are only allowed 100 people in the Main Pool Hall at any one time,…

Train like an Olympian – Swimming

Feeling inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? Try this workout to get results in…

PARC to reopen Wednesday 28 July

We are SO happy to announce that from tomorrow, Wednesday 28 July, PARC will reopen…

Avoid the lockdown lag

Get moving with our LIVE classes on PARC Your Way We’ve added more classes added to…

Reformer Pilates has had a name change!

Our popular Reformer Pilates class has now changed to Fit Reformer. It’s the same class you…

PARC closure extension – Tuesday 20 July

In line with the lockdown extension announced earlier today, sadly Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) will have to remain closed…

PARC Closure – Thursday 15 July

In line with the Victorian Government announcement this evening, we, unfortunately, have to close Peninsula…

More people allowed in our small spaces!

In line with yesterday’s Government announcement, our density quotient can move to 1 person per 2sqm from tomorrow (Friday 9 July), because…

Mini Frittata recipe

Mini Frittatas Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 125 minutes Ingredients 6 eggs 1/4 cup cream 1 cup cheese, grated Salt and…

PARC’s 8 Week Challenge is back!

When the weather turns cool it’s harder to motivate yourself to exercise. If this sounds…

PARC to reopen Friday 18 June

We are happy to announce that from Friday this week, 18 June, PARC will reopen…

Shakshuka with Feta recipe

Shakshuka with Feta Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion,…

Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

Chicken Noodle Soup Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour and 40 minutes Homemade broth ingredients 1.8kg whole…

Roasted pumpkin and tofu curry recipe

Roasted pumpkin  and tofu curry Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 80 minutes Ingredients 150-200g firm tofu 200g pumpkin, peeled Olive…

Face masks are MANDATORY again | Tuesday 25 May

The Victorian Government has announced additional COVIDSafe measures to keep Victorians safe. From 6pm Tuesday 25…

Join us as we Push-Up for better mental health

Get fit, have fun and learn about mental health by taking part in the Push-Up…

Swim lessons and progression

As parents, we all want to see our children progress as quickly as possible through…

Mother’s Day giveaway

Mother’s Day is around the corner and to celebrate all the wonderful mums and mother…

The Aquanauts have landed at PARC!

Join us these school holidays and conquer a range of activities for all ages while…

Peninsula Leisure appoints new CEO

Peninsula Leisure has announced the appointment of a new CEO to spearhead the successful operation…

Join the PARC run team for My Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival!

PARC is delighted to be supporting the Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival for another…

PARC introduces Active Women’s Month!

During March, PARC will be celebrating, supporting and inspiring women to be active! Whatever your…

Face masks are optional in indoor recreation centres | Sat 27th Feb

We want to share PARC’s updated terms of entry, particularly in relation to face masks,…

PARC temporary closure | Friday 12th Feb

Following the Victorian Government press conference today, Friday 12th Feb, there will be a temporary…

Face masks are back indoors | Thursday 23 Dec

The Victorian Government has announced that from 11.59pm tonight, Thursday 23 December, it is a…

FAMILY FUN PARC: Celebrating the end of Summer Holidays!

We’re so thrilled to be operating at COVID normal and have had an awesome Summer…

PARC Swim memberships reactivated – Monday 25th Jan

PARC Swim memberships are reactivating for lessons to start on Monday 25th January. The first direct…

Face masks are optional in indoor recreation centres

We want to share PARC’s updated terms of entry, particularly in relation to face masks,…

FLY INTO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH HYDRO’S HEROES

This January school holidays, PARC is inviting all our mini members to put your superpowers…

A reminder to keep COVID safe this holiday season | Face masks are mandatory again

Firstly, we want to wish all our members and visitors a Happy New Year and…

COVID normal at PARC!

WELCOME TO PARC COVID NORMAL  We did it! The day is finally here when we can…

12 days of Fitness before Christmas!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me….. a three month…

We’re heading towards our COVID Normal!

We’ve all heard The Premier talk about reaching our ‘COVID Normal’ and we’re getting so…

We’re reactivating memberships from Monday 30th November!

We will be reactivating ALL Complete and Aquatic memberships from MONDAY 30th NOVEMBER. PARC Swim…

Peninsula Leisure CEO moves on after six fulfilling years

I have been privileged, as Peninsula Leisure CEO, to enjoy six very rewarding years of…

Louise goes from strength to strength!

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre group exercise instructor Louise Craig has been recognised at the Aquatics…

Reactivate your membership

The Government announcement on Sunday 8 November provided more positive news around the easing of restrictions…

PARC Reopen plan – 9th November!

WELCOME BACK TO PARC!   We’re delighted to announce that from Monday 9 November we will reopen…

Latest Covid-19 Restrictions Update – 4th November

Thank you to our wonderful PARC community for your support during the difficult COVID closure period.   Our…

Latest Covid-19 Restrictions Update from PARC and Pines

Following the Victorian Government announcement yesterday afternoon (Monday 26th October), we’re able to confirm the following…

Working towards an early opening of the Pines season

As part of the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to Reopening Victoria, outdoor pools in Metropolitan Melbourne…

Father’s Day Inspo

Sunday is Father’s Day, our chance to say thanks to all the legendary Pappa Bears…

PARC Your Way 30 Days of September kicks off on Tuesday 1 September

Next week we welcome the first day of Spring. We also welcome the PARC Your…

Stage 4 Restrictions: Update to Services

As you know, Victoria entered a State of Disaster last night. Metropolitan Melbourne also moved…

Update: Easing of restrictions and how these impact PARC

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions, with swimming pools…

PARC Fit Outdoor is back!

With the further easing of coronavirus restriction, we can now get together with 20 of…

PARC Your Way is here – exercise anywhere, anytime, your way

PARC’s leading fitness and well-being programs, service and support in the way you want We have…

Family fun this weekend: Create a backyard obstacle course

While the weather is still good and you want the kids to get out of…

10 things you can do with your kids at home

It’s endless what you can do and find around your house to keep the kids…

Active April

Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day…

Update: Peninsula Leisure’s response to the novel coronavirus

With the progression of the novel coronavirus outbreak, we’d like to reassure you that your…

Sauna Closure

On Friday 20th March the sauna will be undergoing maintenance. It will be closed from…

Let’s Move for a Better World Postponed

Please be aware that this year’s Let’s Move campaign has been postponed until October. Let’s…

Change room inspections, Friday 13 March

Please be aware that on Friday 13 March we are doing a routine inspection of…

World’s Greatest Shave 2020

Deagan’s brave shave Local Skye resident Deagan Newman will be shaving his head on Friday 13…

Inspiring Women of PARC: Member Maree Heenan who is deafblind

On Sunday we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day of unity, reflection, advocacy and action. At…

VicRoads Notice: Night works on Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Please be aware that VicRoads will be carrying out pavement resurfacing works on Cranbourne Road,…

Inspiring Women of PARC: Meet Alyssa Danger

International Women’s Day (March 8) has been occurring for well over a century, and one…

Inspiring Women of PARC: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and…

Ceiling works

Between now and mid-March there will be works on the ceiling occurring at the deep…

Let’s MOVE For a Better World

Let’s Move for a Better World Postponed Please be aware that this year’s Let’s Move campaign…

Customer Satisfaction Survey – We want your feedback

You’re invited to participate in our Customer Satisfaction Survey By participating in the survey you will…

We’ve made changes to our Youth Memberships

It’s the new year and we wanted to let you know of some exciting changes…

SEMINAR: Women’s Health, Hormones & Training

Do you feel sluggish and not sure why? Are you a tired, sweaty mess and…

Download the PARC Fit App, and get ready to move in March

Let’s Move for a Better World Postponed Please be aware that this year’s Let’s Move campaign…

Healthy Lunchbox Seminar

Healthy Lunchbox Seminar Our Healthy Lunchbox Seminar aims to inspire and encourage you to prepare healthy…

PARC Fit Outdoor Summer

PARC Fit Outdoor is back from 3 Feb. Join a team today! Do you want to…

PARC Swim lessons are back from Monday 20 January

PARC Swim lessons are back this week! This means Our Learn to Swim Pool our…

PARC Luau

Summer Luau at PARC These school holidays a Summer Luau is coming to life at PARC,…

Free Family Fun at Pines Forest

Free Family Fun at Pines Forest Pines Forest Aquatic Centre is open for the season and…

Silent Wellness Classes

Silent Wellness Classes Experience our mindbody classes in a whole new way. Clear your mind and…

Christmas Seminar

Christmas Seminar Join PARC trainers Tom and Mary as they focus on training, recovery and nutrition…

8 Week Challenge round 4

The PARC 8 Week Challenge is back! This small group PT program will surround you with…

PARC Fit Outdoor Round 4

Time to start working on those summer bodies Registrations are now open for PARC Fit Outdoor…

Aquatic Supervision

New Supervision Guidelines Launching September 1 Watch Around Water is a public awareness raising program to address…

Pet’s Day Out

Downward dog with your own dog Doga – yes, that’s right, Dog Yoga – is…

Senior’s Festival at PARC

Celebrating Seniors at PARC this October All seniors are VIPs this October at Peninsula Aquatic…

Member Seminar with Brodie Harper

Member seminar with Brodie Harper Whether you’re new to the fun run scene, or a fun…

Under the Sea – September School Holidays

Under the Sea at PARC   Each weekday during the school holidays, kids and families can head ‘under…

Virtual GRIT Update

Virtual GRIT has now been added to the group exercise timetable! Available in two different formats…

PARC turns five

PARC is inviting the community to join in celebrations to mark five years since opening. Sunday…

Reformer Pilates Update

Reformer Pilates update: Commencing Monday 9 September, we will be trialling 100% online bookings for all…

Mayor’s Family Picnic

Green thumbs and lawn games at Mayor’s Family Picnic PARC is hosting free activities for…

Workout and Win

Workout and win! Grab a challenge card from Reception between 5 – 30 August and go…

Member Success Story – Donna

The next PARC 8 Week Challenge kicks off July 22. Hear from Donna (left) who…

Nourish Seminar

Nourish Seminar Join us as PARC trainer Tom and Felicity from Tone Made discuss how to…

PARC Fit Outdoor Round 3

Registrations are now open for PARC Fit Outdoor round 3! The next round of PARC Fit…

Workout for Water

Workout for Water Ride with us 3pm Sunday 14 July as we hold a unique RPM…

Flyers Success at National Championships

Recently, Flyers Swim Team members competed at the National Swimming Championships in Adelaide. You may well…

PARC named Victoria’s Best Health Club

PARC has won the Best Health Club category at the recent Aquatics & Recreation Victoria…

Take a Break for Cancer

Local cancer services vital for Frankston families PARC is raising funds to help support Peninsula…

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend – Opening Hours

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend Opening Hours Monday 10 June Due to a refurbishment of the Group Exercise…

Member Seminar – Fitness Trackers

Fitness Tracker Seminar                      Join PARC trainer Andrew Castillo as he teaches you how to get…

Member Success Story

Julie Hooper If ever there were a member story to hit you right in the feels…

Nourish Seminar – Gut Health

Nourish Seminar Join us as PARC trainer Tom and LifeCare nutritionist Allison discuss gut health and…

8 Week Challenge Round 2

PARC 8 Week Challenge is back! Starting April 29, join our small group PT to challenge…

PARC Fit Outdoor Round 2

PARC Fit Outdoor round 2 kicks off Monday 29 April. Join the challenge and be…

Party In The Park

Join us for a free fun day out for the whole family at Party In…

Let’s MOVE for a Better World Success Stories

With the Let’s MOVE for a Better World campaign wrapping up for another year, we…

Les Mills Mash-Up Class

Join us for a class like no other as we combine the new releases of…

Welcome to Nature PARC!

Kids can explore nature in a different way these school holidays – indoors! PARC will be…

Let’s MOVE for a Better World – Wrap Up Party

With more ways to donate MOVEs than ever before this year’s Let’s Move for a…

Active April at PARC

Have you registered for Premier’s Active April 2019? We are providing registered Premier’s Active April participants…

Let’s Move for a Better World – Launch Party

LAUNCH PARTY Let’s Move for a Better World is back again for 2019. Join us between…

World’s Greatest Shave

WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE AT PARC Bad hair day? Hair weighing you down? Just wanting a change? Head…

MY Mount Eliza Fun Run

MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival – Sunday 17 March Join us in a walk or…

Member Success Story – Tim Thwaites

Member Success Story – Tim Thwaites We caught up with member Tim Thwaites after his success…

Let’s Move 2018 individual winner Simon Moon

Join us in the global campaign against obesity and sedentary lifestyles. More than just a…

Let’s Move for a Better World

Let’s Move for a Better World is back again for 2019. Join us between March…

From walker to runner seminar with Brodie Harper

Brodie Harper – from walker to runner Be inspired as Brodie takes us through the challenges…

8 Week Challenge Success Story

Meet Kaz, a wonderful PARC employee and two-time participant in the PARC 8-week challenge. Being 52,…

The Pines Aquathon Summer Series

Join us for our very first Pines Aquathon Series at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre and…

Strong for Life 12 Week Program

Looking to build confidence, independence and physical strength? The Strong for Life group training program…

New Years Resolution Seminar

Presented by Tom Saunders, PARC Personal Trainer Nourish and Goal Setting Nourish: What is your nutrition goal? What are…

24 Classes in 24 Days

‘Tis the season to be active! Join us for the annual 24 classes in 24 days…

Christmas Zumba-a-thon

Calling on all movers and shakers… Join us for 2 hours of Zumba fun with instructors Monica and…

New ‘smart’ gym at PARC

New ‘smart’ gym at PARC Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre has unveiled its new gym, including new…

PARC Members Christmas Party 2018

Come along and join the PARC fam to celebrate our annual Christmas party. Date: Friday 30…

Birth and Family Tree Initiative

Has your family celebrated the birth of a new child in 2018? Would you like…

Peninsula Leisure welcomes new Directors

Frankston City Council welcomes new Directors of Peninsula Leisure   Frankston City Council has appointed three…

Member Success Story – Martin Brett

Running Success Story G’day my name is Martin Brett; my dream has always been to participate in…

4 Week Mindfulness Workshop

4 Week Mindfulness Workshop with Kristie Axe Kristie Axe, one of our current group exercise instructors for yoga and…

Foreshore Yoga & Meditation

Free yoga and meditation at Frankston Foreshore Come along and enjoy family-friendly yoga and mediation sessions….

PARC Fit Running Workshop

Jay and Chris will be presenting a workshop covering all things running related! Wednesday 24 October…

New Functional & Suspension Training

Functional exercise can improve health and wellbeing A new functional and suspension training centre has been…

Goat Yoga in Frankston

Goat Yoga in Frankston Goat Yoga is coming to this year’s Pets’ Day Out, thanks to…

Seaford Wetlands Fun Run – Sunday 25 November

Help raise funds for mental health and support Kindred Clubhouse. 5km & 10km run/walk or children’s…

Spring Festival at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre

Help us celebrate the season opening of Pines Forest Aquatic Centre with our first ever Spring Festival! Saturday…

PARC wins Australasian Leisure Management Award

Peninsula Leisure’s crisis response secures industry communication and marketing award.   The response by facility management company…

Heart Rate Training

Understanding heart rate training:   Q: What is MAX (MHR) Heart Rate? Maximum heart rate is the highest…

Seniors Festival

All seniors are VIPs this October at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, with exclusive access to…

PARC Health Seminar – Nourish

Join us as Tom, one of our experienced personal trainers here at PARC, educates us…

Member – Peter’s International Triathlon Success

Congratulations to one of our members, Peter, who placed third in the International Triathlon World…

Virtual fitness is here

Virtual fitness classes are here! Commencing on Monday 10 September we will have an additional 54…

Active Youth Membership – Bella & Nicole’s Testimonial

Hi Bella and Nicole,  Nice to meet you both! Thanks for taking the time to sit…

MS Mega Swim at PARC

This weekend PARC is hosting the MS Mega Swim from 12pm Saturday 14 July until…

Big Wins at ARV Awards 2018

Peninsula Leisure wins two prestigious Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Awards   The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre…

Dive into summer swim skills this winter!

It’s winter outside, but it’s always 30 degrees at PARC! With colder temperatures and shorter…

Les Mills Workshops

Join in the fun! To upskill our instructors, we are hosting Les Mills training on Saturday…

Car park disruptions

Works to deliver additional car park spaces at the front of the Centre, commencing late…

Jeannie’s Journey – Blog 4

This has been my toughest write. I hope you read and enjoy. Oh what a week…

Meet Elizabeth – Blog 2

Exercise is my happy place. It is where I’m most calm and relaxed. I’ve tried…

Jeannie’s Journey – Blog 3

I am just short of half way.  I want to tell you there is a…

Meet Elizabeth

Hi my name is Elizabeth and I am an exercise addict. It’s been 171 days…

Meet Eliot

Meet Eliot – one of our foundation members, he has visited 578 times since 2014. For…

Jeannie’s Journey – Blog 2

So this week’s highlight was Reformer Pilates. A strange class with a bed-like contraption where…

Jeannie’s Journey – Blog 1

I have now taken the first step by approaching Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) to begin…

New research could prove key to preventing drowning deaths among Victorian children

March 14, 2018 | Australian Leisure Management Early results from a world-first research study show that…

Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay @ PARC, Sunday 11 February 

We are excited to announce that PARC has been chosen as the first live site…

Meet PARC member, Sally Enad

Over 2 years ago, I suffered a debilitating pain in my right knee. The pain…

Meet PARC Member, Peter Dwyer

Congratulations to PARC member, Peter Dwyer, on placing 3rd at the recent International Triathlon Union…

PARC Seniors Festival (2 – 27 October)

To align with the Victorian Seniors Festival and to promote active living, we have prepared…

Meet PARC member, Bree Carlton

Meet PARC member, Bree Carlton, a highly dedicated PARC Fitter and avid runner. PARC trainer, Chris…