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PARC turns five

PARC is inviting the community to join in celebrations to mark five years since opening.
  • Sunday 15 September, 1–5pm
  • Free aquatic entry
  • Free activities including cupcakes, sticker photobooth and Splashy McSplash Town, the inflatable obstacle course
PARC’s Fifth Birthday Celebration is on Sunday 15 September, 1–5pm. In the five years since opening, PARC has provided almost $950,000 of value to local clubs and community groups and now employs around 300 people, with 70% of them local to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. “Contributing to the local community has been a focus of ours from day one, so being able to employ local people and support local community groups and clubs is a real privilege,” said Peninsula Leisure CEO Tim Gledhill. “The PARC in the Community program is central to our vision that ‘everyone in Frankston has the opportunity to be active’. We provide heavily subsidised PARC memberships for many local residents experiencing hardship and free access valued at almost $950,000 to local clubs and community groups,” said Tim. Every month, PARC provides vouchers and raffle items to up to 50 different groups, including kindergartens, local sporting clubs, scouts, primary schools, local associations and businesses. “We’ve also now welcomed over three million visitors to PARC since opening, and one million in the past financial year, which shows the positive impact PARC is having, supporting the local community to be more active and improve their health and wellbeing,” said Tim. All PARC’s profits are reinvested into community programs and facility upgrades, to ensure PARC remains an industry-leading facility that provides ongoing community benefit. Significant recent upgrades include additional car parks, new flooring and painting, sauna and steam room upgrades, new gym equipment and the introduction of virtual fitness and an online booking system. “These upgrades are essential to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experiences for all the community,” said Tim. Most recently named Victoria’s Best Health Club, PARC and Peninsula Leisure continue to lead the industry and have received nine industry awards since opening in September 2014:
  • Best Health Club (Victoria), 2018
  • Seasonal Facility Management Award – Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, 2018
  • Swim Teacher of the Year – Tabitha Cauchy, 2018
  • Swim Teacher of the Year – Alyssa Danger, 2017
  • Innovative Program Award for Splashy McSplash Town, 2017
  • Personal Trainer of the Year – Marcin Piotrowski, 2016
  • Facility Management Award – PARC, 2016
  • Duty Manager of the Year Award – Amber Fordyce, 2015
  • Swim Teacher Award – People with a Disability – Emma Hughes, 2015
PARC are also offering new members $0 joining fee and four weeks free when joining for 12 months. Speak to PARC reception for details.
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Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, is back in the pool these school holidays!

Don`t miss the fun – book your spot today! 🤩

💧 Sessions run weekdays of the school holidays
⭐️ Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

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Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, is back in the pool these school holidays! Don't miss the fun - book your spot today! 🤩 💧 Sessions run weekdays of the school holidays ⭐️ Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. #parcfrankston #schoolholidayfun #schoolholidayactivities #thingstodomelbourne #frankstoncity

Party in the Park is back! 🥳
Come down to Cruden Farm on Sunday 12 April from 10am-3pm, and enjoy a day out of family fun at Party in the Park! Spark your imagination by dressing up as your favourite superhero character, and enjoy a range of free activities, rides, and entertainment.

Our fabulous trainers, Kristy and Jess will be on stage at 1:15pm to get you all moving and grooving 🤩

Don`t miss out!

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Party in the Park is back! 🥳 Come down to Cruden Farm on Sunday 12 April from 10am-3pm, and enjoy a day out of family fun at Party in the Park! Spark your imagination by dressing up as your favourite superhero character, and enjoy a range of free activities, rides, and entertainment. Our fabulous trainers, Kristy and Jess will be on stage at 1:15pm to get you all moving and grooving 🤩 Don't miss out!

We have unbe-leaf-able fun planned for you these school holidays! 🍂

It`s the first day of our school holiday program! Slip, slide and splash your way through a day of family fun at PARC. Come down and join in the fun!

🍁 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential)
☀️ Rafter waterslides
💧 Aquatic Playground
😎 Scavenger hunt
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting
🙌 Prizes and giveaways

Our school holiday program will run from Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

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We have unbe-leaf-able fun planned for you these school holidays! 🍂 It's the first day of our school holiday program! Slip, slide and splash your way through a day of family fun at PARC. Come down and join in the fun! 🍁 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) ☀️ Rafter waterslides 💧 Aquatic Playground 😎 Scavenger hunt 🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 🙌 Prizes and giveaways Our school holiday program will run from Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

Happy Easter to our wonderful PARC Community! 🐰🐣

We hope your day filled with treats, chocolate and happiness. 😊

A friendly reminder that we are open today with reduced operating hours. Our centre is open today and tomorrow from 7am-7pm.

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Happy Easter to our wonderful PARC Community! 🐰🐣 We hope your day filled with treats, chocolate and happiness. 😊 A friendly reminder that we are open today with reduced operating hours. Our centre is open today and tomorrow from 7am-7pm.

Bookings for Splash Island now open! 🍂

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: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April.
🕒 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm)
🤩 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry)
🎟️ Bookings: Required for Splash Island—reserve your spot through PARC’s Customer Portal.

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

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Bookings for Splash Island now open! 🍂 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: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. 🕒 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) 🤩 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 🎟️ Bookings: Required for Splash Island—reserve your spot through PARC’s Customer Portal. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

School`s out! 🚌🥳

The term is over and so the fun begins! Bring the whole family down to PARC for a swim this long-weekend, and don`t forget to check out everything we have in store next week when our school holiday program kicks off on Tuesday!

We can`t wait to see you in Centre!

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School's out! 🚌🥳 The term is over and so the fun begins! Bring the whole family down to PARC for a swim this long-weekend, and don't forget to check out everything we have in store next week when our school holiday program kicks off on Tuesday! We can't wait to see you in Centre!

We are closed for the Good Friday Public Holiday 🐣

Just a friendly reminder that we are closed on Friday 3 April. reopening on for the Easter long weekend with adjusted opening hours on Easter Sunday, and Monday.

Please be sure to check our website before your visit, to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.

We look forward to seeing you in Centre.

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We are closed for the Good Friday Public Holiday 🐣 Just a friendly reminder that we are closed on Friday 3 April. reopening on for the Easter long weekend with adjusted opening hours on Easter Sunday, and Monday. Please be sure to check our website before your visit, to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. We look forward to seeing you in Centre.

Our new gates are here! 🥳

You may have noticed we`ve been busy installing our brand new gates in Centre – we are so excited to bring this update to our members and patrons to upgrade their experience at PARC!

Here`s a quick tutorial on how to scan your band, and get through the new gates. We thank you all for your patience 💙

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Our new gates are here! 🥳 You may have noticed we've been busy installing our brand new gates in Centre - we are so excited to bring this update to our members and patrons to upgrade their experience at PARC! Here's a quick tutorial on how to scan your band, and get through the new gates. We thank you all for your patience 💙

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