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Spring into action this October with our PARC Fit Outdoor program

September 23, 2024

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to take your training outdoors! PARC is excited to announce the return of our much-loved PARC Fit Outdoor program. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, while training with a group of like-minded people.

Work out alongside two experienced PARC Trainers in the picturesque settings of Frankston. Each 60-minute session is designed to challenge you with a mix of strength and conditioning exercises, incorporating bodyweight movements, running, and equipment such as kettlebells, battle ropes, and resistance bands.

Starting Monday, 7th October, this 8-week program is exclusive to full access members, reserve your spot here.

Registrations open on Monday, 23rd September, so mark your calendar! Our PARC Fit Outdoor program runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays so make sure to reserve your spot.

Here are the key details for the upcoming summer season:

Season Duration: 8 weeks, starting from Monday 5 February 5 to Friday 29 March 2024.

Session Times: 5:45 am – 6:45 am

Locations: Each week will alternate between Beauty Park and Frankston Pier, with week one starting at Beauty Park and the second week at Frankston Pier.

Where to meet:

Beauty Park – Meet at the rotunda by the Kids playground area.
Frankston Pier – Meet at the promenade by Sophia’s restaurant.

What to bring:

Water bottle
Yoga mat
Towel
Clothing suited for outdoor weather conditions

This 8-week program is a complimentary benefit for our Full Access members, but spots are limited, so please make sure to commit to the entire 8 week duration. Active Youth members are welcome to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

See you outside for an energising start to Term 4 Team PARC! Let the spring fitness adventure begin with PARC Fit Outdoor!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am – 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

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Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

We`re open today for Cup Day from 7am – 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!

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We're open today for Cup Day from 7am - 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!

PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE`S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool.

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.