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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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IT’S HERE! 😲

Splash Island has touched down at PARC, ready to go for these school holidays. 💦

Experience all that Splash Island has to offer, with all of it’s twists, turns, balancing and climbing. Adults and children alike will have a blast as they conquer each corner of Splash Island.

Who else is up for the adventure? 💪

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our school holiday program and Splash Island prices and bookings.

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Please note that PARC will be closing at 6:30pm on Friday 20 September, as we celebrate our 10 Year Birthday with our staff. If you plan to visit the Centre, please schedule your workout or swim earlier in the day. 

We will reopen on Saturday 21 September at 7:00am, following our regular operating hours. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

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✨ Have you seen our new decal?✨ 

The final focus of our 2024 PARC theme is ‘Your Place”. 

Are we your happy place? Your active place? Your ‘me time’ place? We’d love to hear what PARC means to you! 💙 

Comment it down below or head up to the gym and get your card on our wall.

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Join us for an action-packed day of aquatic fun for the whole family! From our waterslides and  aquatic playground to our toddler pools, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 💦 

Plus, don’t miss our Meet a Lifeguard booth, where kids can learn all about water safety and life-saving skills. And keep an eye out for a special appearance from Hydro from 1 to 2pm! 🦸‍♂️💙 

But that’s not all! We’ll be firing up the BBQ and offering fun prizes and raffles throughout the day. 🎁🌭 

Bring the family and make a splash with us! 🏊‍♂️✨ 

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PARC Fam, you asked, and we listened! This Sunday at our Community Open Day, we’re hosting two epic Mega Classes for all the Group Exercise lovers out there! 

First up, we’ve got a 90-minute Mega Class with Bec at 8:30am. Expect a killer workout as she mashes up all your favorite Les Mills classics. And if you’re up for an extra challenge, Mary is leading a grueling 2-hour RPM Mega Class at 2:00pm! Don’t forget to stretch and bring your A-game! 🚴🏻 

The 90-minute class is open to our Full Access Members, and the 2-hour RPM is open to everyone on the day. 

Spots are limited, so make sure to book via the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there! 💪 

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Ever wanted to know what it’s like during one of our Small Group Training sessions? 

These semi-personal training sessions bring all the good vibes and expertise for you to have fun working out and achieve real results. 💪 

Tracey absolutely bringing the energy into her Small Group Training sessions! Big shout out for being such a fun bunch. 

Make sure to come along to our Community Open Day, where we’ll be running a Come & Try event, open to our Full Access members. 

Make sure to book your spot through our Customer Portal here: https://bit.ly/3Upg27G 

🗓 When: Sunday 15 September 

🕘 Time: 8:30am and 9:30am 

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🥓🥬 September Cafe Special 🥑🍅 

This month’s special is a delicious Turkish BLT with bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato sandwich on Turkish bread for $10. You can even add some poached chicken for an extra $2 to add that extra bit of protein into your day. 

Be sure to stop by the Cafe next month, you won’t want to miss out on this one! 😋

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