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Main Pool Hall to reopen Monday 11 August

Updated 8 August, 1pm  

Great news! PARC’s Main Pool Hall is reopening early on Monday 11 August

We’re thrilled to share that the Main Pool Hall will reopen one week earlier than planned, on Monday 11 August!

Thanks to a smooth and speedy installation of our brand-new boiler system, we’ve been able to bring the reopening forward and get you back in the water sooner.

We’re reopening one full week earlier than planned thanks to the early arrival of parts and the smooth installation and commissioning of our new 600-kilowatt boiler. This upgraded system will provide more consistent heating across our pools and showers.

SERVICES:

What’s reopening on Monday 11 August?

  • 50m Pool – lap swimming, PARC Swim, Aqua classes and user groups return
  • Learn to Swim Pool – PARC Swim returns
  • Waterslides – fun is back!
  • Showers – are hot and flowing
  • Café – back to normal hours (8am – 7pm weekdays, 8am – 5pm weekends)

What’s reopening later?

  • Aquatic Playground – repaint works remain on track to finish in time for planned reopen on Saturday 16 August
  • Sauna – The Sauna is closed for tiling upgrades, 

What’s already open?
All other areas of the Centre, including the Warm Water Pool, Spa, Gym, Reformer Studio, and Group Exercise Rooms, continue to operate as normal.

What does this mean for me?

I’m a Full Access or an Aquatic Access Member

  • We are back to normal operations from Monday 11 August.
  • Lap swimming is back!
  • Showers are hot.
  • If your suspension was due to end on 18 August and you wish to come back sooner, please email member.experience@peninsulaleisure.com.au or call 03 9781 8444.

I’m a PARC Swim Member

  • All PARC Swim lessons, in both the 50m and Learn to Swim Pools, are back from Monday 11 August.
  • PARC Swim members were not charged for the period of the closure.

I’m part of a User Group

  • We are working with our main group contacts directly.
  • Please look out for communications from your group as to when sessions are back at PARC.

Thank you for your understanding

We’d like to thank you all for your patience and support during this important boiler replacement. We know these pool closures have been disruptive, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to a warmer, more comfortable PARC!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at member.experience@peninsulaleisure.com.au

The PARC Team

 

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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 
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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. 

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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. 

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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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🟢 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 

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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/

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