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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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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

Let’s talk about women’s health!

Join us for an evening of conversation, expert advice, and empowerment at our Women’s Health Seminar: Perimenopause & Menopause Wellbeing.

Wednesday 12 November, 7:30pm
Chisolm, next to PARC
Free for PARC members

Hear from Nutritionist Ali Tehan and GP Dr Shaminder Kaur, who’ll share practical insights on how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence – from nutrition and energy to medical support and treatment options.

Whether you’re experiencing changes yourself or want to better understand and support the women in your life, this is a must-attend event.

Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! Register and learn more in our blog: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/womens-health-seminar-perimenopause-and-menopause-wellbeing-at-parc/

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Let’s talk about women’s health! Join us for an evening of conversation, expert advice, and empowerment at our Women’s Health Seminar: Perimenopause & Menopause Wellbeing. Wednesday 12 November, 7:30pm Chisolm, next to PARC Free for PARC members Hear from Nutritionist Ali Tehan and GP Dr Shaminder Kaur, who’ll share practical insights on how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence - from nutrition and energy to medical support and treatment options. Whether you’re experiencing changes yourself or want to better understand and support the women in your life, this is a must-attend event. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! Register and learn more in our blog: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/womens-health-seminar-perimenopause-and-menopause-wellbeing-at-parc/

We are open tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November. 🙌

Head down to PARC for a workout or enjoy some quality time with the family in the water.

🕐 Check out our Centre opening hours on our website, link in bio.

We look forward to seeing you in Centre!

#parcfrankston #melbournecup #melbcup #publicholiday

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We are open tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November. 🙌 Head down to PARC for a workout or enjoy some quality time with the family in the water. 🕐 Check out our Centre opening hours on our website, link in bio. We look forward to seeing you in Centre! #parcfrankston #melbournecup #melbcup #publicholiday

Heading away this long weekend? Stay on track with PARC Plus!

There are loads of workouts in the PARC Plus library so you can move, stretch, and sweat wherever you are. Whether you’re travelling or relaxing at home, enjoy access to classes anytime, anywhere.

Haven’t tried it yet? Explore more and sign up via our website here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/parc-plus/

Just a reminder PARC will be opening with Public Holiday hours on Tuesday, Cup Day.

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Heading away this long weekend? Stay on track with PARC Plus! There are loads of workouts in the PARC Plus library so you can move, stretch, and sweat wherever you are. Whether you’re travelling or relaxing at home, enjoy access to classes anytime, anywhere. Haven’t tried it yet? Explore more and sign up via our website here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/parc-plus/ Just a reminder PARC will be opening with Public Holiday hours on Tuesday, Cup Day.

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