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Christmas and New Year’s Opening Hours 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.  

Read more here.

 

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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Have you registered for the Frankston Swim Classic yet? 🏊

Join PARC staff at the 2nd annual Frankston Swim Classic. Swim in the calm and clear waters off Frankston beach and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Waterfront festival.

Date: 8 February 
Events: 400m, 1.2km and 2.5km open water bay swims. and the NEW 700m kids beach run. Wetsuits are welcome but not compulsory.
Location: Frankston Yacht Club, Frankston Foreshore, Long Island Drive (via, Davey St), Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Don't miss out on this amazing event. Register via the Frankston Swim Classic website - Link in bio

We hope to see you there 😊

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Frankston’s Iconic Waterfront Festival returns on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February. 🎉
 
Enjoy two jam-packed days of entertainment for the entire family. 
 
- Live Music from Sneaky Sound System, Peirce Brothers and more 
- Rides and Amusements 
- Global Eats 
- Rotary Duck race 
- Basketball with Hoop city 
- Glitter Gypsy’s 
- Fireworks and more... 
 
The Peninsula Leisure and PARC team will be there with the Frankston Skate Park crew on Saturday 8 February from 12pm - 7pm, for free learn to skate sessions. Keep your eyes peeled for the Peninsula Leisure team! 
 
Learn more via link in bio

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✨LAST CHANCE - DON'T MISS OUT ✨

Entries for the 2024 Rotary Peninsula 2.0's Birth Tree are closing midnight tomorrow! 🌳

Any child born in 2024 can join the birth tree, celebrating a lifelong connection in the Frankston community.

Entries close midnight 31st January 2025, for all babies born in 2024. 

You can purchase a place on the birth tree by heading to our website in the link below. Or for older children, you can add them to the Family Garden. Find out more via link in bio

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ITS GIVEAWAY TIME 🙌 🏊

We have two complimentary entries into the Frankston Swim Classic on Saturday 8 February. Tell us why you want to join the Classic in the comments, and go into the draw to receive a one of these complimentary entries. 

Winners will be drawn Monday 3 February.

About the Frankston Swim Classic 
When: Saturday 8 February 2025
What: Three events - 400m, 1.2km and 2.5km swims

Registrations via the Frankston Swim Classic website - Link in bio

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Bookings are open for PARC Fit Outdoor Term 1! 

Don't miss out on the ultimate outdoor fitness adventure 🏃☀️ 
 
PARC Fit Outdoor is back for 2025, offering a bootcamp-style program in the beautiful surrounds of Frankston. Join now and reserve your spot for 8 weeks of energising sessions with experienced trainers. 
 
Limited spots available – secure your spot today via the website, link in bio
 
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PARC Swim term 1 starts today 🎉

We hope you're ready to SNAP back into action after a relaxing yet fun holiday period. Our swimming teachers are ready to PUFF up your child's confidence, giving them the skills to FLY through the water 🏊

Its time to watch your TADpoles grow into swimming champions! We can't wait to see you all back in the pool for PARC Swim term 1. 

To learn more about our PARC Swim membership, speak to our friendly team in Centre or email membership.parc@peninsulaleisure.com.au 

#PARCFrankston #PARCSwim #Swimmingclassforkids #Learntoswim
Australia Day public holiday opening hours 
 
We're open Monday 27 January for the Australia Day public holiday. 
 
The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, 
 
PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm 
Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm 
Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 
PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 27 January but resume Tuesday 28 January 
Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
 
Don’t miss out, Sunday 26 January is the last day of our Summer Splash Island school holiday program, PARC will be open with it’s usual hours, 7am – 7pm. 
 
To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report here via the link in bio

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