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Frankston facilities PARC and Pines win big at State Awards

Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are celebrating an outstanding result at the 2025 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards, with local facilities Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (PINES) taking out three major awards.

PINES outdoor pool was awarded Facility of the Year (Seasonal), while PARC claimed Facility of the Year (Large) and the prestigious Sustainability Award.

These awards are the highest honours in Victoria’s aquatics and recreation sector, recognising excellence in community facility management, customer experience, safety and aquatic operations. This year’s program saw 237 nominations across 21 categories, judged by 74 industry leaders across the State.

Frankston City Council CEO Phil Cantillon said the wins reflect the strong partnership between Council and Peninsula Leisure.

“PARC and PINES are more than just pools, they’re welcoming community places for Frankston’s health and wellbeing,” Mr Cantillon said. “To see PARC continue to lead the way by taking out Facility of the Year again is a real testament to the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep these assets at their best.”

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said the recognition highlights the team’s commitment to excellence.

“To win Facility of the Year for both centres again is something really special,” Ms Thom said. “And being awarded for sustainability too shows our focus on delivering not just great experiences, but a better future.”

This marks the second time Peninsula Leisure has achieved dual Facility of the Year awards for PARC and PINES in the one year, having previously done so in 2022.

Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council would like to acknowledge the many dedicated teams – across Peninsula Leisure and Council – whose passion and expertise ensure these Centres continue to thrive.

Together, we have created more than just leisure facilities – PARC and Pines are trusted, inclusive spaces where people of all ages and abilities can come together, improve their health and wellbeing, and feel a sense of belonging. These awards are a celebration of that shared commitment to making Frankston a healthier, more connected and more active community.

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Have you heard about our Nourish Appointments? 🥗🥩 These appoinments are complimentary for all Full Access members, and are great if you are looking for support around healthy food choices, macro nutrients and goal setting. In these sessions we start with food basics by looking at how you are currently fuelling your body, and you’ll learn about macros, food groups, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines to improve your diet for your goals. Book your Nourish appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫

We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️

Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon!

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A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫 We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️ Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon! #parcfrankston

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Are you, or a loved one, having or had a baby this year? 👶🩵 Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree. By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs. Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.

A feel good Friday post for you… Nic kicks two goals, in one! 🏉

Nicole, one of our long term PARC Team members, achieved a life-long dream last weekend.

Nic has always wanted to play football, and last week, she not only achieved that dream, but kicked her first goal at her very first game! What made it even more special was who she shared it with. Her daughter Bella was her teammate on the field (you might recognise Bella from the PARC Cafe!), her son Billy was the proud goal umpire🌟

Nic is an amazing part of Team PARC, and an example that shows it doesn’t matter how old you are to start something new. If you have a dream or goal that you want to achieve, go for it, we are here to support you! Congrats Nic! 🩵

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A feel good Friday post for you... Nic kicks two goals, in one! 🏉 Nicole, one of our long term PARC Team members, achieved a life-long dream last weekend. Nic has always wanted to play football, and last week, she not only achieved that dream, but kicked her first goal at her very first game! What made it even more special was who she shared it with. Her daughter Bella was her teammate on the field (you might recognise Bella from the PARC Cafe!), her son Billy was the proud goal umpire🌟 Nic is an amazing part of Team PARC, and an example that shows it doesn’t matter how old you are to start something new. If you have a dream or goal that you want to achieve, go for it, we are here to support you! Congrats Nic! 🩵

PARC is adding Healthy Life Years to Frankston
The results from our Outcomes Survey are in!

Thank you to all our members who completed our survey, we received some incredible feedback. Survey respondents told us that you see PARC as an essential part of your life to support your physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection. PARC also contributes to your long term quality of life.

The survey found that our members experience:
❤️ A higher subjective wellbeing than the Australian population average
💪 Stronger health outcomes
😊 Greater lifestyle satisfaction
🩵 Stronger sense of belonging

These results show us what we hear from you every day – PARC is much more than a pool or gym.

If you’d like to read more about the Outcomes Survey results, check out our media release via the link in our bio.

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PARC is adding Healthy Life Years to Frankston The results from our Outcomes Survey are in! Thank you to all our members who completed our survey, we received some incredible feedback. Survey respondents told us that you see PARC as an essential part of your life to support your physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection. PARC also contributes to your long term quality of life. The survey found that our members experience: ❤️ A higher subjective wellbeing than the Australian population average 💪 Stronger health outcomes 😊 Greater lifestyle satisfaction 🩵 Stronger sense of belonging These results show us what we hear from you every day - PARC is much more than a pool or gym. If you’d like to read more about the Outcomes Survey results, check out our media release via the link in our bio.

Did you know…
As estrogen depletes in a woman’s body, especially in the joints they can suffer from stiffness, discomfort and pain. For women approaching or going through Menopause, incorporating strength training and mobility into their weekly routine is important, and great for:

🦴 Bone Density
💪 Retaining muscle
🏋 Staying Strong.
😊 Improving general wellbeing

If you would like some guidance in creating a plan to help support you, or would like to join our small group training, please come and speak to one of our friendly gym staff, who would be more than happy to help.

#PARC #parcfranskton #strengthtrainingforwomen #menopause
#mobility

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Did you know… As estrogen depletes in a woman’s body, especially in the joints they can suffer from stiffness, discomfort and pain. For women approaching or going through Menopause, incorporating strength training and mobility into their weekly routine is important, and great for: 🦴 Bone Density 💪 Retaining muscle 🏋 Staying Strong. 😊 Improving general wellbeing If you would like some guidance in creating a plan to help support you, or would like to join our small group training, please come and speak to one of our friendly gym staff, who would be more than happy to help. #PARC #parcfranskton #strengthtrainingforwomen #menopause #mobility

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