News

Important Notice: Main Pool Hall closure 8 – 14 July

June 3, 2024

Closure Notice: The Main Pool Hall will be closed from Monday 8 July – Sunday 14 July

Dear PARC Members and Users,

At PARC, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality facilities and experiences. Our building, now a decade old, requires planned closures to keep everything running smoothly and safely. To maintain our industry-leading standards, we must occasionally undergo essential and planned maintenance and replacement works.

Main Pool Hall Closure Works:

In partnership with the Frankston City Council, we are undertaking significant replacement works in the main pool and waterslide plant rooms. This means that the entire Main Pool Hall will be closed from Monday 8 July – Sunday 14 July.

The primary focus of this work will be replacing the outdated main switchboard that controls the entire main pool hall plant room and the waterslide plant switchboard. This essential upgrade will enhance the efficiency and reliability of our systems, ensuring a better experience for all our visitors.

Scheduled Maintenance Period:

We have strategically scheduled a shutdown from Monday, 8 July to Sunday, 14 July to minimise disruption. This week, coinciding with the school holidays and a break from swimming lessons, is our quietest period. During this time, the main hall aquatic space, including the 50m pool, learn-to-swim pool, and Aquatic Playground will be closed. However, our Warm Water Pool, Childcare, Café, health and wellness facilities, and group exercise classes will remain open. The Main Pool Hall will reopen at 5am on Monday 15 July.

What this means for me?

I’m a Full Access Member:
- As normal, you have access to all your usual Group Exercise classes and the gym.
- You also have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room.
- If you would like to suspend for the week, you can do so via our website.
- Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules.
- Remember, Full Access members have PARC Plus Full Access included as a membership benefit. Learn more about this benefit and sign up here.
I’m an Aquatic Access Member:
- As normal, you have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room.
- If you would like to suspend, you can do so via our website.
- Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules.
- Did you know you also have free access to PARC Plus Community Access? PARC Plus is our online exercise platform that allows you to be active where and when it suits you. Learn more about and sign up here.
I’m a PARC Swim Member:
- It is PARC Swim holidays so there are no lessons running.
- If you would like to suspend, you can do so via our website.
- We will not backdate suspensions, so please ensure you do this before Monday 8 July for that week.
- Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules.
- Looking for a School Holiday activity? Frankston Skate Park is right behind PARC. We are running fun and free kids skateboarding clinics over the period. Learn more about these free school holiday activities here.
I’m a casual user of PARC:
- Our popular School Holiday Program is having a rest over winter, and will not be running these school holidays.
- You will not have access to the Main Pool Hall.
- Childcare and Café are still operating, so feel free to come down for a yummy treat! Note – Cafe has impacted opening hours.
- Did you know you also have free access to PARC Plus Community Access? PARC Plus is our online exercise platform that allows you to be active where and when it suits you. Learn more about and sign up here.
I’m part of a User Group:
- Our User Groups usually break over the holidays. We are working with our main contacts to ensure sessions are not impacted.
- As normal, if you would like to suspend, you can do so via our website.

What’s open?

We are using the pool closure period as an opportunity to complete additional planned works. It is a great time to deliver these with minimal disruption to members and guests, see below for Centre wide impacts.

	Week commencing 8 July	Week commencing 15 July	Week commencing 22 July
50m / 25m Lap Lane Pool	Closed	Open as normal	Open as normal
Learn to Swim / Leisure Pool	Closed	Open as normal	Open as normal
Toddler Pools	Closed	Open as normal	Open as normal
Aquatic Playground	Closed	Closed	Closed
Waterslides	Closed	Closed	Closed
Warm Water Pool	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Sauna, Steam Room & Spa	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Male Pool Area Change Rooms (downstairs)	Open as normal Monday 8 July – Wednesday 10 July. Closed Thursday 11 July – Sunday 14 July for anti-slip floor coating.	Open as normal	Open as normal
Female Pool Area Change Rooms (downstairs)	Open as normal Monday 8 July – Wednesday 10 July. Closed Thursday 11 July – Sunday 14 July for anti-slip floor coating.	Open as normal	Open as normal
Male Change Rooms (upstairs)	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Female Change Rooms (upstairs)	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Café	Open, with adjusted hours 8am – 2pm, and limited menu. Noting – Coffee / Grab’n’Go available only.	Open as normal	Open as normal
Childcare	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Gym / Health Club	Open as normal	Open as normal	Open as normal
Group Exercise Studios	Open as normal Aquatic Group Exercises classes impacted by Main Pool Closure, please refer to Xplor.	Open as normal	Open as normal

Thank you for your patience

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance your PARC experience. These improvements are designed to provide a safer, more enjoyable environment for all our members and guests. We look forward to unveiling the upgrades and welcoming you back on Monday, 15 July.

Thank you for your continued support.

Share this article

49 2

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 17856718110696256

Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It`s a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do – helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
– Squats while the kettle boils – turn waiting time into movement time.
– Calf raises while brushing your teeth – two minutes of strength, twice a day.
– Lunges down the hallway – every trip becomes a mini workout.
– Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
– Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk – perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

14 0

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 18064211162735644

Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It's a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do - helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
- Squats while the kettle boils - turn waiting time into movement time.
- Calf raises while brushing your teeth - two minutes of strength, twice a day.
- Lunges down the hallway - every trip becomes a mini workout.
- Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
- Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk - perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

We go wherever the wind takes us, and it always leads us back here 🩵

92 5

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 18103569095590609

We go wherever the wind takes us, and it always leads us back here 🩵

World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it`s never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

16 0

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 17956460742183496

World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it's never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

Have you heard about our Nourish Appointments? 🥗🥩

These appoinments are complimentary for all Full Access members, and are great if you are looking for support around healthy food choices, macro nutrients and goal setting.

In these sessions we start with food basics by looking at how you are currently fuelling your body, and you’ll learn about macros, food groups, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines to improve your diet for your goals.

Book your Nourish appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

12 1

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 18080632583252228

Have you heard about our Nourish Appointments? 🥗🥩

These appoinments are complimentary for all Full Access members, and are great if you are looking for support around healthy food choices, macro nutrients and goal setting.

In these sessions we start with food basics by looking at how you are currently fuelling your body, and you’ll learn about macros, food groups, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines to improve your diet for your goals.

Book your Nourish appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫

We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️

Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon!

#parcfrankston

13 0

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 18086436350158376

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫

We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️

Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon!

#parcfrankston

Are you, or a loved one, having or had a baby this year? 👶🩵

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree. By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.

16 1

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 17900863845495655

Are you, or a loved one, having or had a baby this year? 👶🩵

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree. By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.

A feel good Friday post for you… Nic kicks two goals, in one! 🏉

Nicole, one of our long term PARC Team members, achieved a life-long dream last weekend.

Nic has always wanted to play football, and last week, she not only achieved that dream, but kicked her first goal at her very first game! What made it even more special was who she shared it with. Her daughter Bella was her teammate on the field (you might recognise Bella from the PARC Cafe!), her son Billy was the proud goal umpire🌟

Nic is an amazing part of Team PARC, and an example that shows it doesn’t matter how old you are to start something new. If you have a dream or goal that you want to achieve, go for it, we are here to support you! Congrats Nic! 🩵

79 2

Open post by parcfrankston with ID 18014787956716157

A feel good Friday post for you... Nic kicks two goals, in one! 🏉

Nicole, one of our long term PARC Team members, achieved a life-long dream last weekend.

Nic has always wanted to play football, and last week, she not only achieved that dream, but kicked her first goal at her very first game! What made it even more special was who she shared it with. Her daughter Bella was her teammate on the field (you might recognise Bella from the PARC Cafe!), her son Billy was the proud goal umpire🌟

Nic is an amazing part of Team PARC, and an example that shows it doesn’t matter how old you are to start something new. If you have a dream or goal that you want to achieve, go for it, we are here to support you! Congrats Nic! 🩵

Follow on Instagram

PENINSULA LEISURE

News

Important Notice: Main Pool Hall closure 8 – 14 July