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PINES is set to open for 2025/2026 summer season 

Our award winning facility PINES will be back open Saturday 1 November! 

We are so excited to be counting down the days until we welcome another summer season at our gorgeous outdoor pool, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.  

Our PINES team are working hard in preparation for Saturday 1 November, making sure the pool and all facilities are in tip top shape for the upcoming season.  

Our Centre Leader, Chiara, is back for her third season! 

We are very happy to welcome back Chiara McAuley. 

As PINES leader, Chiara has overseen our two biggest seasons yet. She has supported the delivery of our PINES Quiet Hour Swim program, events for the community and coordinated a very busy school carnival calendar.  

Earlier this year, she was recognised for work as Centre Leader when she was awarded Peninsula Leisure’s ‘We Deliver’ Award for her exceptional job in delivering a successful PINES season. 

Chiara is looking forward to another massive season at PINES, and welcoming back our incredible community of lap swimmers, families and schools over the coming months.  

“I have loved getting to know the PINES community over the past few seasons, and am looking forward to continuing to build strong connections with more local groups. Winning the ARV award highlights the fantastic facility we are lucky to have, and is a celebration of all we have achieved over the past few years. I am looking forward to another fun summer with everyone.” 

What has been happening at PINES over winter? 

PINES won Seasonal Facility of the Year! 

In June at the Aquatic and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards, PINES took home the crown for best Seasonal Facility, the second time in three years our outdoor pool has claimed the best in state award.  

This is a massive achievement, are we are so proud of our Peninsula Leisure team and all their hard work, energy  and dedication in creating fun, welcoming and safe spaces for our community.  

We also want to thank our incredible PINES fam, who make our facility and season so special.  

Keep up to date with what’s happening at PINES 

As the season approaches, we’ll be sharing lots of updates ad news on our Facebook Page, so be sure to follow us and keep in the know.  

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We look forward to welcoming you back to PINES on Saturday 1 November! 

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Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊
Spring is in the air and summer is on it`s way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers.

Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely.

Fully Subsidised September Programs include:
– 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program
– 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program
– Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions

These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio.

#PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

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Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊 Spring is in the air and summer is on it's way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers. Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely. Fully Subsidised September Programs include: - 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program - 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program - Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio. #PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳

Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to:
– Our state-of-the-art gym floor
– Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio
– Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides
– Community access to PARC Plus
– And more!

Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

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Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳 Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to: - Our state-of-the-art gym floor - Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio - Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides - Community access to PARC Plus - And more! Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

Join Team PARC and get moving this September! 🚶🏊🏋️‍♀️

We are excited to be joining AUSactive’s Million Moves challenge – a fun, 21-day physical activity challenge starting on Tuesday 1 September. The Million Moves challenge is all about supporting people be more active in an inclusive and accessible way, that suit their individual abilities, lifestyles, and goals.

The rules are simple; 1 minute of movement = 1 move. Whether it`s a leisurely stroll, a strength workout in the gym, or enjoying some laps in the pool, every move counts.

Sign up and join Team PARC!
1. Visit millionmoves.org.au/signup
2. Select ‘Sign up as an individual`
3. Search PARC and click on TEAMPARC, then click ‘Join’
4. Set up your account and complete profile
5. Click ‘Add Activity’ to log your moves from Tuesday 1 September

This challenge is open to everyone, whether you are an athlete or just starting your fitness journey, every move matters. Head to the link in our bio to join.

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Join Team PARC and get moving this September! 🚶🏊🏋️‍♀️ We are excited to be joining AUSactive’s Million Moves challenge – a fun, 21-day physical activity challenge starting on Tuesday 1 September. The Million Moves challenge is all about supporting people be more active in an inclusive and accessible way, that suit their individual abilities, lifestyles, and goals. The rules are simple; 1 minute of movement = 1 move. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a strength workout in the gym, or enjoying some laps in the pool, every move counts. Sign up and join Team PARC! 1. Visit millionmoves.org.au/signup 2. Select ‘Sign up as an individual' 3. Search PARC and click on TEAMPARC, then click ‘Join’ 4. Set up your account and complete profile 5. Click ‘Add Activity’ to log your moves from Tuesday 1 September This challenge is open to everyone, whether you are an athlete or just starting your fitness journey, every move matters. Head to the link in our bio to join.

You`re invited to participate in our PARC Customer Satisfaction Survey. 🗣️

By participating in the survey, you will help us to improve our services, facilities and programs here at PARC.

This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday 30 August. All completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Vouchers.

Complete our survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

#PARCFrankston #satisfactionsurvey #haveyoursay

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You're invited to participate in our PARC Customer Satisfaction Survey. 🗣️ By participating in the survey, you will help us to improve our services, facilities and programs here at PARC. This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday 30 August. All completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Vouchers. Complete our survey via the link in our bio. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. #PARCFrankston #satisfactionsurvey #haveyoursay

Have you heard of Incidental Exercise? 🧹🚶‍♀️

Incidental exercise is physical activity that occurs naturally as part of your daily routine! It’s the small bursts of activity you accumulate throughout the day, such as carrying in the groceries, or playing with the kids, that helps you achieve your 30-20-2.

Some examples of Incidental Exercise are:
– Doing housework like vacuuming, mopping, or gardening
– Walking up stairs instead of taking elevator or escalator
– Parking further away from your destination to get your steps up
– Walking during lunch breaks, or having a standing meeting

Remember, all movement counts! 🌟

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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Have you heard of Incidental Exercise? 🧹🚶‍♀️ Incidental exercise is physical activity that occurs naturally as part of your daily routine! It’s the small bursts of activity you accumulate throughout the day, such as carrying in the groceries, or playing with the kids, that helps you achieve your 30-20-2. Some examples of Incidental Exercise are: - Doing housework like vacuuming, mopping, or gardening - Walking up stairs instead of taking elevator or escalator - Parking further away from your destination to get your steps up - Walking during lunch breaks, or having a standing meeting Remember, all movement counts! 🌟 For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

How cute it this?! 🦄

Our Cafe team always know how to add a little magic into your day! ✨

#PARC #Cafe #Frankston #PARCFrankston

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How cute it this?! 🦄 Our Cafe team always know how to add a little magic into your day! ✨ #PARC #Cafe #Frankston #PARCFrankston

Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊

At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting.

When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone.

Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

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Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊 At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting. When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone. Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

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