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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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Help us get Frankston moving! We want to hear your story and experience. 📣

Would you like to help us get more of Frankston moving and make Frankston the healthiest city in Victoria?

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our simple 3-minute survey. Your input will help us identify education gaps, barriers people face to exercise, and shape programs that support our community in living more active, healthier lives.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community.

Complete our survey via the link in bio. 🔗

#PARCFrankston #activitysurvey #gymfrankston #wellbeingsurvey

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Help us get Frankston moving! We want to hear your story and experience. 📣 Would you like to help us get more of Frankston moving and make Frankston the healthiest city in Victoria? Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our simple 3-minute survey. Your input will help us identify education gaps, barriers people face to exercise, and shape programs that support our community in living more active, healthier lives. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community. Complete our survey via the link in bio. 🔗 #PARCFrankston #activitysurvey #gymfrankston #wellbeingsurvey

More People Can Swim summer programs are back – and it’s FREE!

This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water.

Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons.

💦 Build confidence in and around the water
💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills
💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer

Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/

☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026.

💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au

#pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity

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More People Can Swim summer programs are back - and it’s FREE! This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water. Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons. 💦 Build confidence in and around the water 💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills 💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/ ☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026. 💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au #pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity

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: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods!
📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

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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: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods! 📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute. Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community! #PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal

We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal – no forms, no waiting!

☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online
☑️ Manage your own suspension dates
☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait

Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/

We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier

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New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal - no forms, no waiting! ☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online ☑️ Manage your own suspension dates ☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/ We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier

VICSWIM Summer intensives are back for 2026 🏊

Give your kids a fun, intensive swim program this January at PARC or Pines! Perfect for ages 4–12, these lessons focus on swimming skills and water safety.

🟢 PINES
Week 1: 1: 5–9 January, 8.00am – 3.00pm
Week 2: 12 – 16 January, 8.30am – 1.00pm

🔵 PARC
Week 3: 19–23 January, 8:30am–1pm

Cost: $43 per week (5 lessons included)
Bookings open from 10am this Wednesday 12 November. These spots won’t last!

Visit VICSWIM`s website to secure your child`s spot – www.vicswim.com.au

#PARCfrankston #vicswim #swimminglessons #watersafetyskills #watersafety

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VICSWIM Summer intensives are back for 2026 🏊 Give your kids a fun, intensive swim program this January at PARC or Pines! Perfect for ages 4–12, these lessons focus on swimming skills and water safety. 🟢 PINES Week 1: 1: 5–9 January, 8.00am - 3.00pm Week 2: 12 - 16 January, 8.30am - 1.00pm 🔵 PARC Week 3: 19–23 January, 8:30am–1pm Cost: $43 per week (5 lessons included) Bookings open from 10am this Wednesday 12 November. These spots won’t last! Visit VICSWIM's website to secure your child's spot - www.vicswim.com.au #PARCfrankston #vicswim #swimminglessons #watersafetyskills #watersafety

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