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Working towards an early opening of the Pines season

As part of the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to Reopening Victoria, outdoor pools in Metropolitan Melbourne will be allowed to reopen from Monday 28 September.

This is welcome news for many in our community, and we are delighted to say that Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are working towards opening the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre earlier that the usual 1 November season start — to allow for lap swimming to occur.

While every effort is being made to meet the 28 September opening date, this may be slightly delayed while as teams work to perfect and make safe the centre’s water quality.

The early opening will not only allow our engaged and motivated Frankston North community access to the facility for health and wellbeing benefits, it will also provide opportunities for some Peninsula Leisure staff to be re-engaged ahead of PARC’s reopening later this year.

CHANGES TO OUR SERVICE DELIVERY

When we do reopen, Pines will look a little different, with our service delivery guided by the Government’s Roadmap restrictions. While we are still awaiting confirmation on a few bits and pieces, here’s what we do know:

  • Lap swimming only: Under the early opening guidelines the pool will be open for lap swimming only. The water slide, toddlers pool, basketball area and recreational swimming will be unavailable
  • Capacity restrictions: We believe that according to the second step of the Roadmap only 20 people will be allowed in the pool at any time.
  • Online bookings: To help adhere to capacity restrictions and provide the safest environment possible, an online booking system will be implemented for all swimming sessions. Walk up bookings will be available, however, we will encourage everyone to pre-book to ensure they do not miss out.
  • Facilities: Upon reopen, the Main Pool (50m) will be available for lap swimming only. Our kiosk will be open for basic supplies such as water or goggles At this point we believe that change rooms and showers will not be available during the Roadmap’s second step, but toilets will be accessible. We hope to receive confirmation for greater access to the facility in future reopen stages.
  • Operating hours: We will also be adjusting our operating hours to allow for thorough cleaning and disinfecting during the day, in addition to between sessions, and to maximise our traditionally busier lap swimming periods. At this point, we are working towards split opening times, with the Centre opening for a morning session, and an evening session Monday to Friday, and a morning session only on weekends. Final confirmation of service open times will be provided once our reopen date is confirmed.
  • 5km zone: You must be within the 5km zone to access the pool during this early opening.

Thank you to Frankston City Council, with whom we collaborate to achieve our goal of enriching the health and wellbeing of the Frankston community. Full details on our official reopen date, how to access the Centre, open hours and cleaning processes will be provided on our website and social media channels once confirmed.

We can’t wait to welcome you back.

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Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊
Spring is in the air and summer is on it`s way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers.

Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely.

Fully Subsidised September Programs include:
– 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program
– 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program
– Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions

These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio.

#PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

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Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊 Spring is in the air and summer is on it's way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers. Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely. Fully Subsidised September Programs include: - 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program - 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program - Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio. #PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳

Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to:
– Our state-of-the-art gym floor
– Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio
– Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides
– Community access to PARC Plus
– And more!

Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

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Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳 Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to: - Our state-of-the-art gym floor - Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio - Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides - Community access to PARC Plus - And more! Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

Join Team PARC and get moving this September! 🚶🏊🏋️‍♀️

We are excited to be joining AUSactive’s Million Moves challenge – a fun, 21-day physical activity challenge starting on Tuesday 1 September. The Million Moves challenge is all about supporting people be more active in an inclusive and accessible way, that suit their individual abilities, lifestyles, and goals.

The rules are simple; 1 minute of movement = 1 move. Whether it`s a leisurely stroll, a strength workout in the gym, or enjoying some laps in the pool, every move counts.

Sign up and join Team PARC!
1. Visit millionmoves.org.au/signup
2. Select ‘Sign up as an individual`
3. Search PARC and click on TEAMPARC, then click ‘Join’
4. Set up your account and complete profile
5. Click ‘Add Activity’ to log your moves from Tuesday 1 September

This challenge is open to everyone, whether you are an athlete or just starting your fitness journey, every move matters. Head to the link in our bio to join.

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Join Team PARC and get moving this September! 🚶🏊🏋️‍♀️ We are excited to be joining AUSactive’s Million Moves challenge – a fun, 21-day physical activity challenge starting on Tuesday 1 September. The Million Moves challenge is all about supporting people be more active in an inclusive and accessible way, that suit their individual abilities, lifestyles, and goals. The rules are simple; 1 minute of movement = 1 move. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a strength workout in the gym, or enjoying some laps in the pool, every move counts. Sign up and join Team PARC! 1. Visit millionmoves.org.au/signup 2. Select ‘Sign up as an individual' 3. Search PARC and click on TEAMPARC, then click ‘Join’ 4. Set up your account and complete profile 5. Click ‘Add Activity’ to log your moves from Tuesday 1 September This challenge is open to everyone, whether you are an athlete or just starting your fitness journey, every move matters. Head to the link in our bio to join.

You`re invited to participate in our PARC Customer Satisfaction Survey. 🗣️

By participating in the survey, you will help us to improve our services, facilities and programs here at PARC.

This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday 30 August. All completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Vouchers.

Complete our survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

#PARCFrankston #satisfactionsurvey #haveyoursay

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You're invited to participate in our PARC Customer Satisfaction Survey. 🗣️ By participating in the survey, you will help us to improve our services, facilities and programs here at PARC. This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday 30 August. All completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Vouchers. Complete our survey via the link in our bio. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. #PARCFrankston #satisfactionsurvey #haveyoursay

Have you heard of Incidental Exercise? 🧹🚶‍♀️

Incidental exercise is physical activity that occurs naturally as part of your daily routine! It’s the small bursts of activity you accumulate throughout the day, such as carrying in the groceries, or playing with the kids, that helps you achieve your 30-20-2.

Some examples of Incidental Exercise are:
– Doing housework like vacuuming, mopping, or gardening
– Walking up stairs instead of taking elevator or escalator
– Parking further away from your destination to get your steps up
– Walking during lunch breaks, or having a standing meeting

Remember, all movement counts! 🌟

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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Have you heard of Incidental Exercise? 🧹🚶‍♀️ Incidental exercise is physical activity that occurs naturally as part of your daily routine! It’s the small bursts of activity you accumulate throughout the day, such as carrying in the groceries, or playing with the kids, that helps you achieve your 30-20-2. Some examples of Incidental Exercise are: - Doing housework like vacuuming, mopping, or gardening - Walking up stairs instead of taking elevator or escalator - Parking further away from your destination to get your steps up - Walking during lunch breaks, or having a standing meeting Remember, all movement counts! 🌟 For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

How cute it this?! 🦄

Our Cafe team always know how to add a little magic into your day! ✨

#PARC #Cafe #Frankston #PARCFrankston

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How cute it this?! 🦄 Our Cafe team always know how to add a little magic into your day! ✨ #PARC #Cafe #Frankston #PARCFrankston

Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊

At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting.

When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone.

Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

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Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊 At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting. When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone. Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

Did you know that our vision is that `Every Child In Frankston Can Swim`? 🌳👶

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0`s Birth Tree is one way that`s helping us to achieve this vision.

By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

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Did you know that our vision is that 'Every Child In Frankston Can Swim'? 🌳👶 The Rotary Peninsula 2.0's Birth Tree is one way that's helping us to achieve this vision. By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊 You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

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