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New Functional & Suspension Training

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Functional exercise can improve health and wellbeing

A new functional and suspension training centre has been installed in Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre’s recently upgraded gym, allowing members to perform more movement-based, functional workouts. “We know most of our members exercise to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing – and ultimately their quality of life. Functional training is a great way to do this,” said Health and Fitness Manager, Shannon Mounsey. Functional training mimics real life movements, helping to prevent injury and improve flexibility and balance. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and injects variety into a regular gym workout. Functional training helps people perform everyday activities more safely and efficiently. The new Outrace training centre includes suspension bands, gym ropes, ladders, lat bars and Olympic racks. Group training sessions will be held on the new Outrace and it will be available for use at all other times. More space for stretching and mobility exercises has also been created as part of the overall gym upgrade. “Along with the new ‘smart’ cardio and weights machines, virtual fitness classes, online booking system and more space for stretching, the Outrace system completes our gym upgrade and delivers a state-of-the-art health and fitness facility for our members and guests,” said Shannon. To find out more about our health club click here.  

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ANZAC Day is an important day for our nation as we pause and reflect on the service men and women who have fought to protect our country. 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌹 

PARC will be open with reduced hours on Saturday 25 April, with the Centre opening at 1pm. 

Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm 
Waterslides: 1pm - 6pm 
Cafe: 1:30pm - 5:30pm 
PARC Swim: No Classes 
Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. 

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It's the last day of Splash Island! 😱

Don’t end the school holidays with FOMO - book into one our final Splash Island sessions today!
Are you coming to @frankston_skatepark's 20th Anniversary this Saturday? 🎂🛹

Expect live music from Fresh Frankston, skate and BMX action, community games, giveaways and yes… cake (because you don’t turn 20 every day). We’re also bringing the memories to life with a community photo wall, packed with moments from the past 20 years. You might just spot yourself - or someone you know. 
 
🎉  When: Saturday 18 April 2026, 12pm – 4pm 
🛴 Where: Frankston Skate Park 
🎈 Cost: Free. The event is open to everyone, with no bookings required. 

Whether you’ve grown up at the park or are just keen to soak up the atmosphere, bring your board, scooter or bike and be part of the celebration.
2 Minutes. Big impact. Have your say on PARC Swim. 

We’ve been working hard to improve the PARC Swim experience - and now we’d love to know how we’re going. To help us track our progress, we’re launching a short PARC Swim Pulse Survey. 

 The details:
🕐 Takes just 2–3 minutes 
📆 Open until 26 April 
💬 Responses are confidential 
🎁 Go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers. 

Complete the PARC Swim Pulse Survey via the link in our bio.
It's the last week of school holidays! 🍂

Make sure you come and visit us before they end! Book a session on Splash Island for a day of family fun, check out our raft waterslides, aquatic playground and more!

We can't wait to see you at PARC! 🤩

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Survey: What do you gain from attending our facilities? 

At Peninsula Leisure, we know our facilities are more than places to swim, workout, take a class or recover. They’re spaces where people build healthy lifestyles, confidence and connection. 

This year, we’re inviting you to take part in a new kind of survey, one that goes beyond facilities and timetables. We want to understand how attending PARC: 

💪 Impacts your physical health and mental wellbeing 
💙 Helps you feel connected to community 
⭐️ Adds value to you or your family’s life 

Your answers will help us measure the value to our community and the real-world impact of our programs and spaces. We want to hear from everyone - Peninsula Leisure is a child-friendly organisation, and we’re especially keen to hear from young people. 

The survey is open until 26 April 2026 and will take around 10 minutes. Participants can go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers! Complete the survey via the link in our bio. 

Thank you for helping us build an even stronger, healthier community 💙

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