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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

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

PARC Centre opening hours

  • Monday 19 December – Friday 23 December: Normal hours 5am – 9pm
  • Christmas Eve Saturday 24 December: 7am – 6pm
  • Christmas Day Saturday 25 December: Closed
  • Boxing Day Monday 26 December: 7am – 7pm
  • Tuesday 27 December: Public holiday hours 7am – 7pm
  • Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 December: Normal hours 5am – 9pm
  • New Years Eve Saturday 31 December: 7am – 6pm
  • New Year’s Day Sunday 1 January: 7am – 7pm
  • Monday 2 January: 7am – 7pm

Waterslide opening hours (GREEN only, BLUE slide closed throughout period)

Please note – Due to staffing challenges, our waterslide opening hours may be impacted and we cannot guarantee the GREEN slide is open. 

  • Monday 19 December – Friday 23 December: School holiday hours 10am – 7pm
  • Christmas Eve Saturday 24 December: 10am – 6pm
  • Christmas Day Saturday 25 December: Closed
  • Monday 26 December – Tuesday 27 December: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm
  • Wednesday 28 December – Friday 30 December: School holiday hours 10am – 7pm
  • New Years Eve Saturday 31 December: 10am – 6pm
  • Sunday 1 January – Monday 2 January: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm
  • Tuesday 3 January onwards (weekdays): School holiday hours 10am – 7pm

PARC Swim

Lessons will finish on Sunday 18 December. We will be busy over the school holidays preparing for the start of Term 1, when lessons resume on Monday 30 January.

Group Exercise

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. See the timetable here.

Creche

Creche Christmas closure Creche last day for the year will be Friday 23rd and Creche will reopen on Monday 9th January.  2022 enrolment forms available here.

What’s on at PARC these summer holidays?

School holiday Program runs from Tuesday 3 January through to Friday 27 January 2023!

Keep palm, PARC Paradise is here! PARC has your summer fun sorted these school holidays with an ultimate tropical escape!

Paradise Island has arrived at PARC, and we have hours of entertainment planned for the whole family to enjoy.

Get out the bathers. Grab your friends and family and enjoy:

  • The return of SPLASHTWON, our much-loved inflatable obstacle course
  • Our green constrictor waterslide
  • Our paradise Multi-level Aquatic Playground
  • Face painting and balloon entertainment
  • Visits from our special guest, Marianna the Mermaid
  • Fun pool deck games and activities
  • A treasure Island hunt
  • Paradise prizes, giveaways and more!

Our school holiday program will run weekdays from Tuesday 3 January to Friday 27 January between 10am-3pm.

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It’s almost time for a water safety story time with Hydro at Frankston Library tomorrow, Wednesday, 14 January! 🏊

Session time: 

💧 10:30am at Frankston Library

Perfect for kids aged 3–10. Bookings are essential. Book online via the Frankston Library website.

#Frankston #FrankstonLibrary #WaterSafety #PARCFrankston #SafeAroundWater
Calling all swimmers, the Frankston Swim Classic is back 🏊🏊‍♀️ 

Registrations are now open for the 3rd annual Frankston Swim Classic. Swim in the (hopefully!) calm and clear waters off Frankston beach and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Waterfront Festival. 

Date: Saturday 7 February 2026
Events: 400m, 1.2km and 2.5km open water bay swims, and the 700m kids beach run 🏃

Location: Frankston Yacht Club, Frankston Foreshore, Long Island Drive (via, Davey St), Frankston, Victoria, Australia

For more information or to register, visit the @frankstonswimclassic  website via the link in their bio. 

#PARCFrankston #FrankstonSwimClassic
Dive into the world of water safety with Hydro! 🐙

Calling all kids aged 3–10 years old and their families! 

On Wednesday, 14 January, we are collaborating with our friends at Frankston City Libraries, to host a water safety story time at Frankston Library. With a special appearance from Hydro, we'll read our favourite water safety books, play exciting water-themed games, and learn simple ways to stay safe around water - whether at the beach, pool, or even in your own backyard!

The sessions will be at: 
💧 10:30 am at Frankston Library

Bookings are essential. Book online via the Frankston City Libraries' website.

#Frankston #Frankstonlibrary #watersafety #PARCFrankston #safearoundwater
30-20-2 explained by one of our fabulous trainers, Liv. 💪

If you want to get more movement in your life, come chat to one of friendly team members about how we can help you get your 30-20-2 in 2026. 

#PARCFrankston  #Movemorein2026
GIVEAWAY 🙌🏊‍♀️

Attention PARC Members! 
We have two complimentary entry into the Frankston Swim Classic on Saturday 7 February. Tell us why you want to join the Classic in the comments, and go into the draw to receive 1 of these complimentary entries. We will draw the winners on Friday 16 January.

About the Frankston Swim Classic:
When: Saturday 7 February 2026
What: Three events - 400m, 1.2km and 2.5km swims

👉 Registrations via the Frankston Swim Classic website https://www.frankstonswimclassic.com.au/ 

#PARCfrankston #frankstonswimclassic #bayswim #oceanswim
A tropical adventure awaits you on Splash Island! 🌺🏝️ 

Book your spot on our giant, inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! Slip and slide your way down its slopes, and tiptoe across balance beams – it’s the perfect aquatic challenge for adults and kids alike! 

📅 Dates: Monday 5 January – Friday 23 January 
🕒 Time: Weekdays 11am – 3pm
🤩 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 
🎟️ Bookings: Required for Splash Island—reserve your spot through PARC’s Customer Portal. 

 

#splashisland  #PARCFrankston #schoolholidays #frankston
Our sister Centre, PINES, are extending their opening hours! 🥳

PINES' opening hours will be extended for the months of January and February 2026.

The updated hours for January and February are:
– Monday – Friday, 6am – 8pm 
– Weekends and public holidays, 8am – 7pm 

By extending the our opening hours into the evening, we are able to provide more access to the public so you can get your laps in, or just enjoy a dip in the pool later in the summer evening.

The change in hours are adjusted for January and February 2026 only.

Can't wait to see you all there!

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