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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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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. 

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IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!! 🥳💙🎉

Today marks exactly 10 years since PARC opened its doors to our incredible community. 

10 years of building happy, healthy lifestyles. 
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Thank you to our amazing PARC fam for 10 amazing years. 💙

We look forward to celebrating with all of you on our Free Community Open Day on Sunday 15 September. 

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Join us on Sunday, 15 September, from 10am – 4pm for PARC’s big Open Day! Bring your family, grab your mates, and dive into a day packed with fun, community spirit, and excitement. 

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Come celebrate our 10th birthday with us and see what makes PARC the heart of our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

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