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Peninsula Leisure celebrates PARC’s 10 Years with Community Open Day   

PARC Turns 10!

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration with a grand Community Open Day on Sunday, 15 September 2024.  

This milestone event promises a day filled with excitement, fun, and gratitude as Peninsula Leisure celebrates a decade of fostering happy, healthy, active and connected lifestyles in Frankston. 

The Community Open Day offers free entry to PARC from 10am to 4pm, inviting everyone to bring their family and friends to experience all that PARC has to offer. This day is dedicated to the Frankston community that has supported Peninsula Leisure over the past decade, featuring family fun, special birthday-themed events and a host of engaging activities for all ages. 

Historical photos of PARC will be displayed to celebrate our journey. In the afternoon, foundation members are invited to a dedicated afternoon tea to acknowledge their support with special gifts. Over 300 members have been with PARC since the very beginning, and 30 staff have also been with the group for the decade.  

Throughout the day, visitors can participate in a variety of activities. Health and fitness enthusiasts can enjoy taster group exercise classes, meet PARC’s much-loved mascot Hydro and Centre tours will be running regularly.  

Visitors can also a enjoy a Café birthday box for $5, or a sausage from the Can Swim BBQ, with proceeds going to the Can Swim fund, supporting free swimming programs for our community. 

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said: “This celebration aims to activate, engage and thank our community, and welcome new users who have not yet experienced PARC. Join us at PARC for a day of celebration, reflection, and excitement as we look forward to the next decade of activating and engaging the Frankston community.” 

Foundation member Trudy said: “PARC has been one of the best initiatives that has come to Frankston. What it has done for improving the health and wellbeing of our community is phenomenal.” 

About Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre: 
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) is a state-of-the-art community facility offering a wide range of aquatic and fitness services to the Frankston community. With a mission to promote health, fitness, and community well-being, PARC has been a cornerstone of the Frankston area for 10 years.  

About the Community Open Day: 

  • When: Sunday 15 September  
  • Time: Free entry to PARC between 10am – 4pm. Details will be captured on entry. Capacity limits apply as normal.  
  • Where: PARC is located cnr Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston. For more information, please visit https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/ or call 9781 8444. 

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Last week of our school holiday program! 🏝️

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

We can't wait to see you there 😎
Australia Day public holiday opening hours 

We're open Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday. 

The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, 

- PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm 

- Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm 

- Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 

- PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January 

- Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
 

To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report on our website, via the link in our bio.
It’s party time 🎉 

PINES summer pool party is back in 2026, so gather your friends and break out the sunscreen, it’s time for some fun in the sun ☀️ 

Wednesday 21 Jan, 11am-2pm. 
☀️ Free sausage sizzle
🐯 Free Face Painting
🛹 Free mini skate clinics from the team at Frankston Skate Park
😎 Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 

Normal entry fees apply, with all activities included in entry fee. 

We look forward to seeing you there!
We are incredibly proud to announce that PARC has achieved Platinum Pool Status with Life Saving Victoria! 🥳

We received an outstanding Compliance Score of 100% and a Safety Score of 98.68%!
 
This annual assessment demonstrates our commitment to the Platinum Pool Program, which recognises aquatic facilities that meet the highest standards in aquatic safety and risk management.

Participation in this program is a mark of excellence within our industry, and achieving these scores reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. 

A huge congratulations to our incredible Asset and Facilities team who work hard, year round to provide our members with the best experience at PARC.
Giveaway winners! 🙌 

We are excited to announce the two winners of our recent giveaway. Each winner will receive one complimentary entry into the Frankston Swim Classic. 

The winners are @cpatrick27 and @domi_lia 

Congratulations! 🥳
How you can get your 30-20-2 at PARC 💪

Our theme for this year is 30 or 20 plus 2, a simple formula to help you move more and reach the National Physical Activity Guidelines.

Everyone’s fitness journey is different, and at PARC there are so many different ways you can achieve 30-20-2.

➡️ Moderate activity: enjoy a walk on the treadmill, try a Tai Chi or Yoga Class, or jump into the pool for some gentle lap swimming.

➡️ Vigorous activity: Join a HIIT class, try an interval session on the treadmill or bike, or get moving with Zumba.

➡️ Strength session: Complete a body weight workout, enjoy weight lifting or try a Reformer Strength class.

These are just a few fantastic options that you can choose from at PARC. This year we want to support you moving in a way that suits you. Chat to one of our friendly gym floor team members or trainers to see how you can get your 30-20-2.

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