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PINES Opens for 2022/23 Summer Season

Make a splash this summer at the award winning Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.

Frankston City’s much loved Pines Forest Aquatic Centre will open for the 2022/23 summer season on Tuesday, 1 November.

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said staff have been working hard over the winter months to prepare for a busy summer, adding: “The pool is looking great for another big outdoor pool season.

“Once again, the seasonal pools will be a great place to cool down and have some fun. There will be lots happening over summer from free community events, learn to swim opportunities and school swimming carnivals. Don’t forget to get your season pass for unlimited access to this award winning facility.”

Pines Forest Aquatic Centre was recently awarded Facility Management of the Year – Seasonal at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards.

The ARV Industry Gala Awards reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector, and recognise the best of the best in facility management.

Long-time Pines Forest Aquatic Centre user, John, said: “Pines is our favourite pool. It has wonderful staff and an easy vibe. We are so lucky to have this in our community and we’ve just been waiting for it to open all winter.”

Fellow aquatic centre user, Sue, added: “It’s a great little local centre. Great for the community.”

Pines had a huge season last year, eclipsing the previous average daily attendances by 21 per cent, seeing the biggest summer on record at the aquatic centre.

Attendance records were smashed with visitation figures for the much-loved community facility reaching over 40,000.

Season launch fun on the Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday, 1 November, includes free entry, giveaways and more. Pines Forest Aquatic Centre will remain open until the end of March 2023 and for more information, please visit our website.

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

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Upcoming closures at PARC 🏗️👷‍♂️
From Monday 8 to Friday 12 December, we’ll be replacing our main rooftop chiller unit. These works will require a crane on site. To keep our members and guests safe, we will be closing key areas of the building. 

CLOSED: Monday 8 December closures, 7.00am - 3.30pm 
- Warm Water Pool Hall, including spa, sauna and team room 
- Group Exercise Studio 1 
- Group Exercise Studio 2 
- Allied Health Suites 

The Main Pool Hall, Gym, Cycle Studio and Reformer Studio will be open as normal. 

CLOSED: Tuesday 9 December closures, 7.00am - 9.00am 
Main entrance - members and guests will be able to access the building via the Group Entry on the main carpark side of the building. Staff will be onsite to support and direct visitors. 
- Cafe 
- Sections of the gym floor 

There will also be impacts to parking, with areas of the carpark closed to accommodate the crane. 
To learn more about the upcoming works, please visit our website via the link in bio.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

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Every dollar raised will go directly towards our Community Participation Fund, helping subsidise important allied health and capacity-building programs that many of our clients would otherwise be unable to access. 

Come along, enjoy a delicious BBQ, connect with the community, and support meaningful opportunities for people with disability.

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National Water Safety Week starts tomorrow! 🛟

Our PARC Swim teachers will be focusing on water safety exercises during swimming lessons this week. 

PARC Swim families, remember to bring old clothes or pajamas to your lessons to wear over your swimwear. 👕

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