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PINES is set to open for 2025/2026 summer season

October 2, 2025

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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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.

Did you know that our vision is that `Every Child In Frankston Can Swim`? 🌳👶

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0`s Birth Tree is one way that`s helping us to achieve this vision.

By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

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Did you know that our vision is that 'Every Child In Frankston Can Swim'? 🌳👶

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0's Birth Tree is one way that's helping us to achieve this vision.

By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

A sneak peak into a week at PARC! 👀

Whether it`s going for a swim in the pool, getting your heart pumping in a group exercise class, or catching up with friends for coffee, PARC is the place to be 🩵

#PARC #PARCFrankston #POV #WeekatPARC

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A sneak peak into a week at PARC! 👀

Whether it's going for a swim in the pool, getting your heart pumping in a group exercise class, or catching up with friends for coffee, PARC is the place to be 🩵

#PARC #PARCFrankston #POV #WeekatPARC

It`s National Personal Trainer Day! 🏋️‍♀️

To celebrate, we played This or That with Olivia. Let us know in the comments what you`d choose 👀

#NationalPersonalTrainerDay #PARCfrankston

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It's National Personal Trainer Day! 🏋️‍♀️

To celebrate, we played This or That with Olivia. Let us know in the comments what you'd choose 👀

#NationalPersonalTrainerDay #PARCfrankston

It`s so easy to see what`s on at PARC 🏊

If you want to plan to get the most out of your visit to PARC, be sure to check our website before your visit to see what’s going on at PARC.

Head to our website, and visit our Service Availability page to keep up to date with what areas of our Centre are open each day. Here you can check our live status report, and lap lane availability for our main pool and warm water pool.

Visit our website via the link in our bio.

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It's so easy to see what's on at PARC 🏊

If you want to plan to get the most out of your visit to PARC, be sure to check our website before your visit to see what’s going on at PARC.

Head to our website, and visit our Service Availability page to keep up to date with what areas of our Centre are open each day. Here you can check our live status report, and lap lane availability for our main pool and warm water pool.

Visit our website via the link in our bio.

Expressions of Interest are open for our Teen Can Swim program 🏊

📅 5 Week Can Swim Program, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Teenagers aged 13-17 with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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