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PARC Christmas and New Year hours 2025

PARC Christmas and new year operating 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! We will have a change in operation hours over the Christmas and new year period. Please find our hours for PARC, PINES and SKATE over the silly season below.  

PARC Centre opening hours 
Friday 19 December – Tuesday 23 December: Normal hours  
Christmas Eve Wednesday 24 December: 5am – 6pm   
Christmas Day Thursday 25 December: Closed   
Boxing Day Friday 26 December: 7am – 7pm   
Saturday 27 December – Tuesday 30 December: Normal hours   
New Years Eve Wednesday 31 December: 5am – 6pm   
New Year’s Day Thursday 1 January: 7am – 7pm   

Waterslide opening hours  
From Monday 22 December (excluding Christmas eve, public holidays): weekdays 10am-7pm, weekends 10am-6pm 
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December: 10am – 6pm   
Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December: Closed   
Friday 26 December: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm   
Saturday 27 December – Tuesday 30 December: weekdays 10am-7pm, weekends 10am-6pm   
New Years Eve, Wednesday 31 December: 10am – 6pm   
New Years Day, Thursday 1 January: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm   
Friday 2 January onwards (weekdays): School holiday hours 10am – 7pm   

PINES Centre hours  
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December: 6am-6pm  
Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December: Closed 
Boxing Day, Friday 26 December: 8am – 6pm 
New Years Eve, Wednesday 31 December: 6am-6pm  
New Years Day, Thursday 1 January: Public holiday hours 8am-7pm  

Frankston Skate Park Centre hours  
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December: 12pm-6pm  
Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December: Closed 
Boxing Day, Friday 26 December: 10am-8pm
New Years Eve, Wednesday 31 December: 12pm-6pm
New Years Day, Thursday 1 January: Public holiday hours 10am-8pm

PARC Swim  
Lessons will finish on Sunday 21 December. We will be busy over the school holidays preparing for the start of Term 1, when lessons resume on Tuesday 27 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. You can view the timetable via the Peninsula Leisure Xplor App or Customer Portal here.

If you’re going away over the holiday period you can keep up your workout routine with PARC Plus, our digital online fitness portal. Learn more here: PARC Plus 

Café  
Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December: 8AM – 5:30PM 
Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December: CLOSED 
Thursday 26, December: 8am – 5pm  
New Years Eve, Tuesday 31 December: 8AM – 5:30PM 
New Year’s Day, Wednesday 1 January: 8am – 5pm  

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Come join the fun at PARC! 🌴🏊‍♂️

Our school holiday programs has heaps of fun for adventures big and small! Can`t wait to see you here!

#parcfrankston #frankston #schoolholidayfun

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Come join the fun at PARC! 🌴🏊‍♂️ Our school holiday programs has heaps of fun for adventures big and small! Can't wait to see you here! #parcfrankston #frankston #schoolholidayfun

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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