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Peninsula Leisure to manage Centenary Park Golf Course

We would like to share some important and exciting news with you.

At its meeting on 8 September 2025, Frankston City Council resolved that when the current licence expires on 8 July 2026, management of the Centenary Park Golf Course will transition to Peninsula Leisure.

Centenary Park Golf Course is Frankston City’s leading public golf course. Originally established in 1938, the course was relocated to its current site in 1974 and named Centenary Park in 1986. The 18-hole, par 72 course is popular with locals and visitors, also offering a café, retail store and programs for golfers of all abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see Frankston City Council Frequently Asked Questions here. 

Facility Management

Who are Peninsula Leisure?

Peninsula Leisure is a subsidiary company wholly owned by Frankston City Council, charged with the management of Council’s aquatic and recreation facilities, including Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre and Frankston Skate Park.

Why is Peninsula Leisure taking on a golf course?

  • Managing Centenary Park Golf Course is a natural extension of Peninsula Leisure’s commitment to activate, engage, and support the Frankston community. As a trusted facility management partner for Frankston City Council, Peninsula Leisure brings extensive expertise in delivering high-quality, community-focused sport and recreation experiences across PARC, Pines, and Frankston Skate Park, and we are excited to apply that same approach to the golf course.
  • This appointment reflects Council’s confidence in our proven ability to manage outstanding leisure facilities. Uniquely, as with PARC, any net surplus generated will be reinvested directly into the Frankston community, creating even greater opportunities for health, wellbeing, and social connection.

When will this happen?

  • Peninsula Leisure will commence management of Centenary Park Golf Course from July 2026.

Employee arrangements

Will Peninsula Leisure be recruiting Golf Course staff? What happens to the existing golf course staff?

  • Engagement with existing golf course staff is a priority for Peninsula Leisure. In the early stages of our work to transition the golf course to Peninsula Leisure Management, we are committed to ensuring existing staff working at the course have opportunities to remain at their current workplace as Peninsula Leisure’s employees, should they wish to do so.
  • All the usual PARC, Pines and Skate teams will be operating as normal.

Access & Memberships

Will my membership include access to Centenary Park Golf Course?

  • There are no immediate plans for reciprocal benefits across Peninsula Leisure facilities.
  • In the fullness of time we are open to exploring potential cross-over opportunities, where appropriate.

Programs & Services

What about our other facilities – PARC, Pines and Skate?

  • Delivering exceptional experiences at PARC, Pines, and the Skate Park remain a core priority, as always.
  • Managing Centenary Park Golf Course adds to our portfolio, but does not take focus away from our existing sites. Each site will continue to operate as usual.
  • Across all our facilities we will continue to live our purpose of creating YOUR place to be active, happy and connected – promoting active lifestyles for all ages, creating more opportunities for people to engage socially, and deliver wellbeing benefits across the municipality.

Will green fees or membership prices change?

  • Fees and charges are reviewed annually and recommended to Council for approval. This process will continue and is in alignment with the current course operator.

What new programs will be offered at the golf course?

  • At this stage, our priority is to meet and listen to the passionate golfing community, understanding what you enjoy about the course and what you would like to see in the future.
  • There are no immediate plans to change programming.

What does this mean for the Club and users?

  • Peninsula Leisure’s management of Centenary Park Golf Course will focus on maintaining the high-quality experience you know and love, while exploring opportunities to enhance participation and grow the game across the community.

I have questions, who can I speak to?

Please check back here regularly. This blog will be updated with the latest information, over time. If you have specific questions, please contact info@peninsulaleisure.com.au.

We’re excited to take on this new opportunity and can’t wait to share the next chapter of adventures with our community.

Kath Thom CEO and the Peninsula Leisure Team

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it`s never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it's never too late to learn how to swim! Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for 🏊 Teens 🏊 Adults Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills. 📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August 🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence 🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks 🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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.

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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!

#parcfrankston

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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

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.

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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.

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