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PINES is set to open for 2024/2025 summer season

With warmer days quickly approaching, Frankston City and Frankston North locals can look forward to the season open of the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre for the 2024/2025 summer season on Friday 1 November.

Peninsula Leisure Operations Manager Jarrah Wynne is excited to welcome the community back to the 40-year-old local outdoor pool. Time spent at the much loved PINES over summer is a tradition for many families and individuals in the Frankston community.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the PINES pool for another fantastic summer season. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, stay active, and create lasting memories under the sun. We’re fortunate to have such a fantastic outdoor community space right here in Frankston. Our team has worked hard to ensure the pool is ready for a fun, safe, and memorable season.” said Mr Wynne.

Welcome back to our Centre Leader, Chiara!
We are very happy to welcome back Chiara, who will again be taking on the role of PINES Leader this season. Chiara oversaw Pines’ biggest season yet, with 43,251 attendances, the launch of our Quiet Hour Swim pilot program, a season extension and countless events for the community. She was recognised for her work as Centre Leader last season when she received Peninsula Leisure’s Most Valuable Employee award for her hard work and dedication, and we are thrilled to have her leading the Pines team again.

Chiara is looking forward to another big season at PINES and welcoming back our incredible community of lap swimmers, families and schools over the coming months.

“I am very excited to be back working with the PINES community, continuing to create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. I can’t wait to get started and share what is going to be a fantastic and hot summer with everyone.”

Keep up to date with what’s happening at PINES
We’ll be sharing lots of updates on our Facebook page in the lead up to our open day, as well as fun exciting news about our Free Family Fridays and other community events. Be sure to follow us to keep in the know.

We can’t wait to see you at Pines!
We’re counting down the days until we open the gates and welcome our amazing PINES family once again to our award-winning pool.

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As the weather cools down, we’re making a small change to our waterslide hours. 

From this weekend, our raft waterslides will be open on weekends from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 

All other operating hours and services will remain the same, including our Aquatic Playground hours. 

To check our Centre operating hours and see what’s open before your visit, please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you in Centre soon!
Have you had your say on our Impact Survey? 

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 - not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference. 

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.
2 minute survey: Share your experience at Frankston Skate Park 🛹

Last time we asked, you told us what’s working - and the survey results were awesome. Now we want your thoughts again, to help us keep delivering the skate park experience you love. 

To track how we’re doing, we’re running a short Frankston Skate Park 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 Frankston Skate Park Pulse Survey via the link in our bio. 

Thanks for helping us keep Frankston Skate Park the place skaters love.
Have you had your say on our Impact Survey? 💬

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 - not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference. 

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.
Our partners at Davenport Physiotherapy are gearing up for the winter footy season! 🏉❄️

They have recently shared this amazing story of one of their clients, Cooper, who’s set to return to footy after more than a year on the sidelines following ACL surgery. What a huge achievement! 👏 

If you are recovering from an injury, and would like to see how they can support you on your journey, you can visit their website to find out more, or to book an appointment.
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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