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Peninsula Leisure celebrates PARC’s 10 Years with Community Open Day   

PARC Turns 10!

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration with a grand Community Open Day on Sunday, 15 September 2024.  

This milestone event promises a day filled with excitement, fun, and gratitude as Peninsula Leisure celebrates a decade of fostering happy, healthy, active and connected lifestyles in Frankston. 

The Community Open Day offers free entry to PARC from 10am to 4pm, inviting everyone to bring their family and friends to experience all that PARC has to offer. This day is dedicated to the Frankston community that has supported Peninsula Leisure over the past decade, featuring family fun, special birthday-themed events and a host of engaging activities for all ages. 

Historical photos of PARC will be displayed to celebrate our journey. In the afternoon, foundation members are invited to a dedicated afternoon tea to acknowledge their support with special gifts. Over 300 members have been with PARC since the very beginning, and 30 staff have also been with the group for the decade.  

Throughout the day, visitors can participate in a variety of activities. Health and fitness enthusiasts can enjoy taster group exercise classes, meet PARC’s much-loved mascot Hydro and Centre tours will be running regularly.  

Visitors can also a enjoy a Café birthday box for $5, or a sausage from the Can Swim BBQ, with proceeds going to the Can Swim fund, supporting free swimming programs for our community. 

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said: “This celebration aims to activate, engage and thank our community, and welcome new users who have not yet experienced PARC. Join us at PARC for a day of celebration, reflection, and excitement as we look forward to the next decade of activating and engaging the Frankston community.” 

Foundation member Trudy said: “PARC has been one of the best initiatives that has come to Frankston. What it has done for improving the health and wellbeing of our community is phenomenal.” 

About Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre: 
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) is a state-of-the-art community facility offering a wide range of aquatic and fitness services to the Frankston community. With a mission to promote health, fitness, and community well-being, PARC has been a cornerstone of the Frankston area for 10 years.  

About the Community Open Day: 

  • When: Sunday 15 September  
  • Time: Free entry to PARC between 10am – 4pm. Details will be captured on entry. Capacity limits apply as normal.  
  • Where: PARC is located cnr Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston. For more information, please visit https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/ or call 9781 8444. 

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– More of your favourite classes added
– New formats to check out!
– Increased class capacity

The full timetable is now live, and you can view it via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

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New Year, New Timetable! 🧘‍♀️ The group exercise timetable is returning bigger and better in 2026! We’ve taken your feedback and made a number of changes to better support you in being active. - More of your favourite classes added - New formats to check out! - Increased class capacity The full timetable is now live, and you can view it via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

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We are excited to share that late last year, PARC was featured on 3MP’s Peninsula Picks Podcast, shining a spotlight on our vibrant community hub right here in Frankston!

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes PARC so much more than just a recreation centre, and you`ll get to hear rom some of our passionate team members, who share what it’s like to be part of PARC, and why community truly sits at the heart of everything we do 💙

Listen to the episode via the link in our bio.

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PARC is on a podcast! 🎙️ We are excited to share that late last year, PARC was featured on 3MP’s Peninsula Picks Podcast, shining a spotlight on our vibrant community hub right here in Frankston! This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes PARC so much more than just a recreation centre, and you'll get to hear rom some of our passionate team members, who share what it’s like to be part of PARC, and why community truly sits at the heart of everything we do 💙 Listen to the episode via the link in our bio.

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Our PARC Swim team demonstrate that when it comes to swimwear for little ones, the right colour can matter!

🟡 Bright colours like neon orange, pink, yellow or lime green can be easier to spot.
🔵 While some dark or pale colours and may disappear in busy pools or in open water.

As we enter the height of Summer, and more of us in and around water, help your children stand out for all the right reasons!

Go bright, go bold, and stay safer around water!

#PARCFrankston #WaterSafety #BrightIsBest #swim #watersafety #Saferswimmmer

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Bright bathers = safer swimmers 🌈🩳 Our PARC Swim team demonstrate that when it comes to swimwear for little ones, the right colour can matter! 🟡 Bright colours like neon orange, pink, yellow or lime green can be easier to spot. 🔵 While some dark or pale colours and may disappear in busy pools or in open water. As we enter the height of Summer, and more of us in and around water, help your children stand out for all the right reasons! Go bright, go bold, and stay safer around water! #PARCFrankston #WaterSafety #BrightIsBest #swim #watersafety #Saferswimmmer

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LES MILLS Strength Development �A progressive 12-week strength training program designed to build muscle, improve lifting technique, and increase confidence.

Tummy, Hips & Thighs �A moderate-intensity resistance-based class focused on toning and strengthening the lower body and core.

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Keep an eye out on the timetable to book!

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New additions to the Group Exercise 2026 timetable! 🏋️‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️ We are excited to announce that we will be adding four new classes to this year’s group exercise timetable! Starting next Monday 2 February, our new class formats are: LES MILLS Strength Development �A progressive 12-week strength training program designed to build muscle, improve lifting technique, and increase confidence. Tummy, Hips & Thighs �A moderate-intensity resistance-based class focused on toning and strengthening the lower body and core. BODYPUMP Heavy �A tempo-based strength training class that uses heavier weights, slower movements, and longer recovery periods to build lean muscle and improve overall strength. Les Mills Shapes (Sculpt Pilates) �An energising workout blending Pilates, barre, and power yoga, set to modern music. Keep an eye out on the timetable to book!

Visit PARC for all your summer essentials ☀️🩱

Keep your kids in sight, and safe in the water with our range of brightly coloured bathers. Our retail has a wide selection of swim-wear, accessories and swimming aids. Come by on your next visit, and have a look at what we have in store!

#PARCFrankston #PARC #brightbathers #watcharoundwater #watersafety

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Visit PARC for all your summer essentials ☀️🩱 Keep your kids in sight, and safe in the water with our range of brightly coloured bathers. Our retail has a wide selection of swim-wear, accessories and swimming aids. Come by on your next visit, and have a look at what we have in store! #PARCFrankston #PARC #brightbathers #watcharoundwater #watersafety

Make water safety a priority this year, and enrol in swimming lessons at PARC 🏊

Join PARC Swim today, and equip you, or your child with life-long skills, and enjoy the benefits included in the membership:

💧 Weekly swimming lessons with fully licensed teachers.
💧 Unlimited access to both PARC and PINES outside of lessons
💧Make up lessons with easy to manage credits
💧No invoice period during school holiday breaks

Plus, heaps of fun in the water!

Visit our website to learn more or to book into a PARC Swim Start today. Link is in our bio.

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Make water safety a priority this year, and enrol in swimming lessons at PARC 🏊 Join PARC Swim today, and equip you, or your child with life-long skills, and enjoy the benefits included in the membership: 💧 Weekly swimming lessons with fully licensed teachers. 💧 Unlimited access to both PARC and PINES outside of lessons 💧Make up lessons with easy to manage credits 💧No invoice period during school holiday breaks Plus, heaps of fun in the water! Visit our website to learn more or to book into a PARC Swim Start today. Link is in our bio.

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