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Important Centre Update: Main 50m Pool closure 30 June – 27 July

Updated 27 July

50m Pool reopening Monday 28 July. Water will be cooler than usual. 

We are very pleased to confirm that our 50m pool will reopen, as planned, on Monday 28 July from 5.00am. Learn more here.

 

Closure Notice: The 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July 

In partnership with the Frankston City Council, we will be undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

Specialised facilities, like PARC, require regular upgrades to ensure the life of the building remains fit-for-purpose and safe for the community. Now 10 years old, the building has seen incredible usage and we are now embarking on an important stage in our tile replacement project. 

What work is being done?  
The primary focus of this work will be replacing the tiles on the bulk heads at each end of the 50m pool. This will include the re-earthing of the 50m pool fixtures. We are also using this closure to upgrade our balance tank support structure. These essential upgrades will help ensure a better experience for all our visitors, and will reduce future service closures. 

What services are impacted? 
• CLOSED: Over the period, only the 50m pool will be closed.  
• IMPACTED: Cafe closing at 4pm. For the period of the pool closure the Cafe will be closing at 4pm. If you normally grab a post workout or lesson snack, please make other arrangements. 
• OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run.

What does this mean for me? 

I’m a Full Access Member

  • As normal, you have access to your usual Group Exercise classes, including our new Reformer studio, and the gym.
  • You also have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room. 
  • Some Aquatic group exercise classes with reduced capacity will be scheduled in the Warm Water Pool. You can view the updated timetable via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.
  • If you would like to suspend your membership during the closure, you can do so via our website here.
  • Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

 I’m an Aquatic Access Member: 

  • As normal, you have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room. 
  • We are also extending the hours of the Leisure Pool, so that it will be accessible for all of our opening hours outside of PARC Swim lessons.
  • If you would like to suspend your membership during the closure, you can do so via our website here. 
  • Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rule.  

I’m a PARC Swim Member: 

  • PARC Swim members with classes in the 50m pool: will not have scheduled classes from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July inclusive.  All members with classes in the 50m pool will not be charged during this time. 
  • PARC Swim members with classes in the Learn To Swim pool: will continue as per normal during the 50m pool closure, and your invoice periods will remain the same. To check where your class is scheduled, please refer to your Xplor Customer Portal, or see the quick reference table via this link. 
  • Access: All PARC Swim members will still have access to the Centre to use the Waterslides, Aquatic Playground, Toddler Pool and Leisure / Learn to Swim Pool (when open outside of PARC Swim lessons).  
  • For further details on how the closure impacts PARC Swim members, visit our blog here. 

I’m a casual user of PARC: 

  • Our popular School Holiday Program will not run over the July school holidays, however the Raft Waterslides, Aquatic Playground and Toddler Pool will remain open as normal.  
  • Our other services, including the Warm Water Pool hall and gym remain open us normal.  

Thank you for your patience 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these essential works.  These improvements are designed to provide a safer, more enjoyable environment for all our members and guests.  

For the most up to date information on the ongoing tiling replacement works, please refer to our blog here.

For any questions, please speak to a member of our team or email us at member.experience@peninsulaleisure.com.au. 

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! 

How you can help: 

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped. 
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute. 

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!
Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. 

We want to hear your story and experience. 

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. 

Complete the survey via the link in our bio. 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙
To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.
Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️
Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.
We're open today for Cup Day from 7am - 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!
PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool. 

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.
PINES is open for the 2026/2027 season! 🥳

Come on down for a swim, and to celebrate the season open! Can't wait to see you there 🤩

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