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Christmas and New Year’s Opening Hours 2023

November 28, 2023

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Peninsula Leisure. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year. 

Please find our hours for PARC, PINES and SKATE over the silly season below.

PARC Centre opening hours

Saturday 9 December: 7am – 6pm
Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Normal hours 5am – 9pm
Christmas Eve Sunday 24 December: 7am – 6pm
Christmas Day Monday 25 December: Closed
Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December: 7am – 7pm
Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 December: Normal hours 5am – 9pm
New Years Eve Sunday 31 December: 7am – 6pm
New Year’s Day Monday 1 January: 7am – 7pm
Tuesday 2 January: 5am – 9pm

PARC Waterslide opening hours

Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: School holiday hours 10am – 7pm
Christmas Eve Sunday 24 December: 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day Monday 25 December: Closed
Tuesday 26 December: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm
Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: School holiday hours 10am – 7pm
New Years Eve Sunday 31 December: 10am – 6pm
Monday 1 January: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 2 January onwards (weekdays): School holiday hours 10am – 7pm

PARC Swim

Lessons will finish on Sunday 17 December. We will be busy over the school holidays preparing for the start of Term 1, when lessons resume on Monday 29 January.

PARC Group Exercise Timetable

Please note that for Group Exercise, we will have a limited instructor led timetable available over the Christmas period. Throughout January we will slowly ramp up the number of instructor led classes. You can view the timetable via the Customer Portal here.

PARC Café

Friday 30 December: 9:00am – 3:00pm
New Years Eve Saturday 31 December: 9:00am – 3:00pm
New Year’s Day Sunday 1 January: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Please note a limited menu will also be in place on these days.

PARC Childcare

Childcare’s last day for the year will be Friday 22 December and will reopen on Monday 8 January 2024.

Please allow a minimum of three business days to process enrolment forms. You can download the 2024 Enrolment form HERE.

What’s on at PARC these summer holidays?

Gather your pirate crew and embark on a thrilling adventure in a far-away tropical land, right in the heart of Frankston! 

This school holiday season, PARC has prepared the ultimate escape for the entire family. If the sun outside is scorching, worry not, because PARC has you covered with an indoor, pirate-themed school program that’s suitable for children of all ages. 

We’ve lined up a treasure trove of activities for you, including: 

Face painting  
Balloon entertainment 
Treasure Scavenger hunt 
A special visit from Marianna the Mermaid

  Marianna will be visiting PARC on Friday, January 5th, and Friday, January 19th. Please be prepared for a busier-than-usual centre on these days.  

Our school holiday program will run on weekdays from Tuesday, January 2nd to Thursday, January 25th, between 11am and 3pm. 

 Please note that activities will be scheduled on select days, so make sure to consult our calendar below for dates and times of all the poolside entertainment. 

PINES Centre hours

Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December: 8am – 6pm
Christmas Day, Monday 25 December: Closed
New Years Eve, Sunday 31 December: 8am – 6pm
New Years Day, Monday 1 January: Public holiday hours 8am – 6pm

Frankston Skate Park hours

Christmas Day 25 December: Not staffed
Tuesday 26 December: 10am – 8pm
New Years Eve 31 December: 10am – 8pm
Monday 1 January: 10am – 8pm
Friday 26 January: 10am – 8pm

School Holidays (Dec 21 onward):

Monday to Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 7pm

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You’re invited to the PINES Community Events! 🥳🎈

To celebrate the extension of our sister sites PINES 25/26 season, we will be hosting two fun-filled events for our local community!

PINES Lap Swimmer Community Breakfast 🏊

Tuesday 24 March

🎟️ 7.30am – 9.00am

🍳 Egg and bacon rolls

🏊 Lap swimming community connections

☕️ Coffee van

Please note, normal entry fees apply.

PINES Free Family Friday party 🎉

Friday 27 March

🎟️ Free entry between 4pm – 7pm

🎨 Face painting

🌭 Free sausage sizzle

🛝 Waterslide fun (weather dependant)

🎁 Prizes and giveaways!

Save the date and celebrate with us!

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We`re excited to share some splash-tastic news with our community! 🥳🤩

We will be extending our sister site, PINES` 2025/2026 summer season until Sunday 19 April! Typically, our beloved outdoor PINES pool operates from November 1 to March 31. This year, after what has been another record breaking season, we`re delighted to keep the gates open for the April School Holiday period.

PINES regular opening hours will remain in place, except for Good Friday when we`ll be closed, and there will be adjusted public holiday hours for the Easter long weekend.

A big thank you goes out to our incredible community for another wonderful season. We can’t wait to see you all enjoying yourselves by the pool in April.

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We're excited to share some splash-tastic news with our community! 🥳🤩

We will be extending our sister site, PINES' 2025/2026 summer season until Sunday 19 April! Typically, our beloved outdoor PINES pool operates from November 1 to March 31. This year, after what has been another record breaking season, we're delighted to keep the gates open for the April School Holiday period.

PINES regular opening hours will remain in place, except for Good Friday when we'll be closed, and there will be adjusted public holiday hours for the Easter long weekend.

A big thank you goes out to our incredible community for another wonderful season. We can’t wait to see you all enjoying yourselves by the pool in April.

The countdown is on! 🛹

Skate Park Leagues is arriving at Frankston Skate Park this Saturday! Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to sign up, so if you haven`t registered yet, click the link in our bio.

Come down to enjoy the free community BBQ, and cheer on our incredible local talent! 🤩🎉

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10 Years of MY Fun Run Mount Eliza! 🥳🏃‍♀️

On Sunday the sunshine and good vibes were out in full force for the 10th year of MY Fun Run Mt Eliza ☀️

Our superstar trainers Nic and Kristy had a blast warming up the crowd, and it was so wonderful seeing everyone who came to support this fantastic event.

A huge congratulations to Geoff, and the entire @mymounteliza team. We can’t wait for next year’s event! 💙

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10 Years of MY Fun Run Mount Eliza! 🥳🏃‍♀️

On Sunday the sunshine and good vibes were out in full force for the 10th year of MY Fun Run Mt Eliza ☀️

Our superstar trainers Nic and Kristy had a blast warming up the crowd, and it was so wonderful seeing everyone who came to support this fantastic event.

A huge congratulations to Geoff, and the entire @mymounteliza team. We can’t wait for next year’s event! 💙

⭐️ Final days to fill out our Customer Satisfaction Survey! ⭐️

Our 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey closes tomorrow! Have your say, and let us know your thoughts on your recent Pines experience.

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher.

Click the link in our bio to complete the survey

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⭐️ Final days to fill out our Customer Satisfaction Survey! ⭐️

Our 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey closes tomorrow! Have your say, and let us know your thoughts on your recent Pines experience.

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher.

Click the link in our bio to complete the survey

Only two Free Family Fridays left this season. Make the most of it!

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Only two Free Family Fridays left this season. Make the most of it!

Last chance to register for MY Fun Run Mount Eliza 🏃

It’s the last week to register for MY Fun Run Mount Eliza! If you haven’t signed up already, head to the MY Fun Run Mount Eliza website. PARC members can enjoy a 5% discount on their registration using our discount code.

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Last chance to register for MY Fun Run Mount Eliza 🏃

It’s the last week to register for MY Fun Run Mount Eliza! If you haven’t signed up already, head to the MY Fun Run Mount Eliza website. PARC members can enjoy a 5% discount on their registration using our discount code.

⭐️ Last week of our customer survey ⭐️
This is the last week left to fill out our PINES 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your recent Pines experience, so we would really appreciate your feedback to help us improve in the future.

This survey should take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete and is available until close of business on Sunday 15 March 2026.

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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⭐️ Last week of our customer survey ⭐️
This is the last week left to fill out our PINES 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your recent Pines experience, so we would really appreciate your feedback to help us improve in the future.

This survey should take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete and is available until close of business on Sunday 15 March 2026.

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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