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Peninsula Aquatic & Recreation Centre
16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199 Australia
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Celebrate Seniors Festival at PARC 🏊🏋️♂️
We are partnering with Frankston City Council to celebrate Frankston’s thriving over-60s community!
During the month of October, we will be hosting a range of free activities designed to support healthy, active living, including an educational 30-20-2 Seminar, and a fully subsidised Can Swim water safety program.
30-20-2 Seminar
📅 Date: Monday 12 October
🕐 Time: 2.00pm – 2.30pm �
🏊 Where: PARC
🎟️ Cost: Free
Bookings are open for both members and non-members over 60, via the Customer Portal or our Customer Experience team.
Seniors Festival Can Swim Adult Program
📅 Dates: Every Tuesday in October (You can book for one session all)
🕐 Time: 8.00am – 8.45am
🎟️ Cost: Free
Bookings are open for both members and non-members aged over 60 years old, via the Can Swim page on our website.
To learn more, visit our website via the link in our bio, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.
School Holidays have kicked off at PARC! 🐠
Booking into one of our Splash Island Sessions is easy on the Xplor App! Just follow these simple instructions, to secure your spot!
1. Login into the Xplor App
2. Click browse, and type "Splash Island" into the search bar
3. Select the date, and scroll to the time slot you`d like to book
4. Click register, and select your attendees
5. Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
6. Select add to cart, and then view cart, to view your booking
7. Press checkout, fill out your details as prompted and then press confirm purchase, to finalise your booking.
Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday). Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions.
We can`t wait to see you in Centre! 🐳
The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner! 🏉
Before you settle in for the big game, why not squeeze in a workout or swim at PARC? 💪🏊♂️
We`re open all weekend, including the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday on Friday 25 September 2026.
Friday 25 September, Public Holiday Hours:
Centre: 7am-7pm
Waterslides: 10am-6pm
Cafe: 8am-5pm
PARC Swim: No lessons
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, please visit the Customer Portal for class details and to book in.
School Holidays: Our school holiday program, including our Splash Island obstacle course, will not be running on this day.
For more information, head to the service availability page on our website.
School`s out for the term! 🪼
Bookings for our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, are now open! If you’re looking for an easy day of fun for the whole family, we’ve got you sorted!
🐠 Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday).
🦀 Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal
Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.
We spoke to one of our members James, about what being a PARC member means to him 💙
It was lovely to hear James speak about his time at PARC, and why he loves being a member here. Our wonderful community is what makes PARC so special 🩵
We know that everyone`s health and wellbeing journey looks different. That`s why a PARC membership gives you the freedom to create a routine that suits your goals, schedule and lifestyle.
Whether today`s focus is fitness, recovery or connection, tomorrow can be something completely different. That`s the power of one membership, endless possibilities.
Not a PARC member? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the membership options available, or pop into Centre, and speak to a member of our friendly team.
We will be lighting up for Mito this Saturday 💚
You may notice this Saturday a few of Frankston’s iconic landmarks will be lit up green this Saturday. This is to support the global Light Up for Mito initiative, for World Mito Week.
Landmarks worldwide are glowing green to raise awareness of Mitochondrial disease, a little-known, life-limiting genetic disorder.
You can learn more about the condition at @mitofoundation
#lightupformito #parcfrankston
Just over week until school holidays start! 🐙
If you’re looking for something fun to do these school holidays, PARC has you sorted! We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🏝️
Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
PARC is much more than just a pool or gym 💙
We believe that health is about more than just exercise, and our members feel the same. Our recent survey revealed that members see PARC as an essential part of their lives, supporting their physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and long-term quality of life.
That`s why so many people choose PARC as part of their wellbeing journey. It gives you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it. Whether your focus is fitness, recovery, wellbeing or connection, you`ll find a variety of ways to support your health in the one place.
Not a PARC member? Explore membership options available and find the routine that`s right for you. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊
This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays.
The program will be delivered in three groups:
– Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old
– Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old
– Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners
📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am.
🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.
Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.
Get ready to dive into fun at PARC! 🐬
School Holidays are just around the corner, so if you’re looking for a great day out with the kids, head on down to PARC and check out all the fun we have in store:
🪼 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential)
🐠 Rafter waterslides
🐙 Aquatic Playground
🐳 Scavenger Hunt
🪸 Balloon entertainment and face painting
🦀 Prizes and giveaways
Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
Happy Father`s Day! 💙
We hope all the legendary dads and father figures in our community have a great day.
Make sure to grab a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10 while you`re in Centre today!
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