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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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Chatting with our winner, Mel! 🏆

In June, we attended the Aquatic Recreation Victoria industry awards, where excitingly our very own Mel was awarded the prestigious Membership Sales Award.

Mel’s dedication, and commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive for members has earned her the top prize in 2026. In celebration of this incredible achievement, we sat down with Mel for a Q&A session to chat about her win, journey and what working at PARC means to her.

Read our blog via the link in our bio.

#ARVAwards2026 #ARV #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston

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Chatting with our winner, Mel! 🏆 In June, we attended the Aquatic Recreation Victoria industry awards, where excitingly our very own Mel was awarded the prestigious Membership Sales Award. Mel’s dedication, and commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive for members has earned her the top prize in 2026. In celebration of this incredible achievement, we sat down with Mel for a Q&A session to chat about her win, journey and what working at PARC means to her. Read our blog via the link in our bio. #ARVAwards2026 #ARV #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston

Although we are out, we still have World Cup Fever at PARC ⚽️

This week, show support to our boys in Green and Gold or whoever you are backing in the World Cup by wearing your team colours to train in the Gym!

All you need to do is get one of our friendly gym team members to take a photo of you in team colours at PARC and you will go in the draw to win a PARC prize pack.

#frankston #parcfrankston #worldcup2026

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Although we are out, we still have World Cup Fever at PARC ⚽️ This week, show support to our boys in Green and Gold or whoever you are backing in the World Cup by wearing your team colours to train in the Gym! All you need to do is get one of our friendly gym team members to take a photo of you in team colours at PARC and you will go in the draw to win a PARC prize pack. #frankston #parcfrankston #worldcup2026

Reminder: Do you need to update your parking permit? 🚙

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of this month.

Please ensure you check the expiry date on your permit and come into reception to collect a new parking permit in exchange for your old permit.

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Reminder: Do you need to update your parking permit? 🚙 A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of this month. Please ensure you check the expiry date on your permit and come into reception to collect a new parking permit in exchange for your old permit.

Have you got what it takes to be a soccer star? ⭐️⚽️

World Cup Fever has hit PARC, and we want to see your soccer skills! Whether you’re a pro or beginner, come visit us in the Gym and give your best shot of our PARC Penalty Shootout.

We’ll see you in Centre!

#PARC #Frankston #worldcup2026 #parcfrankston

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Have you got what it takes to be a soccer star? ⭐️⚽️ World Cup Fever has hit PARC, and we want to see your soccer skills! Whether you’re a pro or beginner, come visit us in the Gym and give your best shot of our PARC Penalty Shootout. We’ll see you in Centre! #PARC #Frankston #worldcup2026 #parcfrankston

Happy 12 Year Anniversary Bec! 🥳

Bec has been a beloved member of our PARC Team since 2014, watching PARC go from a patch of dirt, to the thriving community we have today 💙

She is always full of energy, and brings the good vibes wherever she goes! If you see her around Centre, you can be sure that she`ll have a huge smile on her face.

If you bump into Bec around Centre, make sure to congratulate her on this massive milestone!

Congratulations Bec! 🩵

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Happy 12 Year Anniversary Bec! 🥳 Bec has been a beloved member of our PARC Team since 2014, watching PARC go from a patch of dirt, to the thriving community we have today 💙 She is always full of energy, and brings the good vibes wherever she goes! If you see her around Centre, you can be sure that she'll have a huge smile on her face. If you bump into Bec around Centre, make sure to congratulate her on this massive milestone! Congratulations Bec! 🩵

Winner, Winner! 🏆

We’ve drawn our 50 lucky winners of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. If you entered in the draw, make sure to check your email to see if you are one of the lucky few!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge; it was amazing to see so many of our members get in their 30-20-2 at PARC ⭐️

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Winner, Winner! 🏆 We’ve drawn our 50 lucky winners of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. If you entered in the draw, make sure to check your email to see if you are one of the lucky few! Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge; it was amazing to see so many of our members get in their 30-20-2 at PARC ⭐️

We`re waiting for you to come and join the fun at PARC! 🤩

Our school holiday program is running weekdays from Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🚀

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

#PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #schoolholidays #schoolholidayfun #melbourne #schoolholidaysmelbourne

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We're waiting for you to come and join the fun at PARC! 🤩 Our school holiday program is running weekdays from Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July. We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🚀 Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #schoolholidays #schoolholidayfun #melbourne #schoolholidaysmelbourne

Meet Caz! 🚴‍♀️

Caz has been part of Team PARC since doors opened in 2014! She teaches RPM, Les Mills Shapes and Reformer Pilates.

Caz is passionate about creating classes that are FUN, welcoming and challenging for everyone, catering for all fitness levels. Her classes are all about good vibes, feeling included and having fun while you move. Her approachable style and supportive energy make it easy for everyone to feel seen, comfortable and part of the group.

Caz always loves to welcome new faces to her classes, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

#PARC #PARCFrankston #groupexercise #RPM #pilates

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Meet Caz! 🚴‍♀️ Caz has been part of Team PARC since doors opened in 2014! She teaches RPM, Les Mills Shapes and Reformer Pilates. Caz is passionate about creating classes that are FUN, welcoming and challenging for everyone, catering for all fitness levels. Her classes are all about good vibes, feeling included and having fun while you move. Her approachable style and supportive energy make it easy for everyone to feel seen, comfortable and part of the group. Caz always loves to welcome new faces to her classes, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself! #PARC #PARCFrankston #groupexercise #RPM #pilates

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