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Under the Sea – September School Holidays

Under the Sea at PARC  

Each weekday during the school holidays, kids and families can head ‘under the sea’ at PARC to explore the ocean and different sea creatures. 

Free activities will include pool games, face painting, balloon art and a colouring competition – with a chance to win a VIP Melbourne Aquarium prize pack. 

The whole family can also enjoy PARC’s popular inflatable obstacle course, Splashtown as well as the 114m Constrictor raft slide, the Python family raft ride, the award winning AquaPlay aquatic playground and main pool. 

“A day out at PARC provides hours of entertainment for the whole family. Kids love challenging themselves on the Splashtown obstacles and we see parents, grandparents and children alike having a heap of fun on our water slides and the playground,” said PARC CEO Tim Gledhill.  

“We know parents and carers are looking for activities to keep their kids active and entertained during the school holidays – so on top of our regular activities, we’re adding a great range of ‘under the sea’ themed activites to keep the kids occupied and interested.” 

“It is the ultimate family day out – it’s fun, it’s affordable and it’s local,” said Tim.
 

The PARC Holiday Program will run 11am–3pm weekdays from Monday 23 September to Friday 4 October (excluding Friday 27 September, AFL Grand Final public holiday). 

Bookings are recommended for the Splashtown obstacle course and will open Monday 16 September, CLICK HERE

A PARC day pass for the whole family starts at $26.70. Individual passes start at $7.40 for children, $9.30 for adults and $7.40 for concession. 

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We are open on Australia Day

PARC is open this Australia Day public Holiday. Come down for a workout or some fun in the pools with the family.

Centre hours: 7am-7pm
Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm
Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm

PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January
Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in.

We look forward to seeing you in Centre.

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We are open on Australia Day PARC is open this Australia Day public Holiday. Come down for a workout or some fun in the pools with the family. Centre hours: 7am-7pm Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. We look forward to seeing you in Centre.

Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Adult Program 🏊

Our 5-week intensive program is designed to help adults develop essential swimming and water safety skills. Participants will gain confidence in the water, improve swimming technique, and learn practical survival and rescue skills

🧑 Who: Adults 18+, complete swimming beginners or those with low water confidence
🕐 When: Commencing week of 2 March 2026
📆 Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 2:55pm or 6:45pm
🏊‍♂️ Includes access to PARC & Pines for practice between sessions

Complete an Expression of Interest via our website – link in bio.

#PARCfrankston #CanSwim #Swimminglessons

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Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Adult Program 🏊 Our 5-week intensive program is designed to help adults develop essential swimming and water safety skills. Participants will gain confidence in the water, improve swimming technique, and learn practical survival and rescue skills 🧑 Who: Adults 18+, complete swimming beginners or those with low water confidence 🕐 When: Commencing week of 2 March 2026 📆 Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 2:55pm or 6:45pm 🏊‍♂️ Includes access to PARC & Pines for practice between sessions Complete an Expression of Interest via our website - link in bio. #PARCfrankston #CanSwim #Swimminglessons

How to use the Rear Delt Fly Machine 💪

Our lovely trainers, Tracey and Selena have created this video to demonstrate the proper technique for the Rear Delt Fly Machine. We know how daunting it can feel to try a new machine at the gym, so we are creating a series to demonstrate how to use the some of the equipment here at PARC! We hope that together, we can build your confidence in the gym, and help get in your 30 or 20 + 2!

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How to use the Rear Delt Fly Machine 💪 Our lovely trainers, Tracey and Selena have created this video to demonstrate the proper technique for the Rear Delt Fly Machine. We know how daunting it can feel to try a new machine at the gym, so we are creating a series to demonstrate how to use the some of the equipment here at PARC! We hope that together, we can build your confidence in the gym, and help get in your 30 or 20 + 2!

Prioritise water safety this summer, enrol in swimming lessons for term 1 🏊

Summer is here, and with it comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy our beautiful beaches, pools, and waterways. It is important that you equip your children with swimming skills so that they can be safer in and around water.


– PARC Swim Membership Includes:

– Weekly swimming lessons with fully licensed teachers.

– Skills and confidence that last a lifetime – and could save a life

– Unlimited access to both PARC and PINES outside of lessons

– Make up lessons with easy to manage credits

– No invoice period during school holiday breaks

Plus, heaps of fun in the water!

Visit our website to learn more or to book into a PARC Swim Start today. Link is in our bio.

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Prioritise water safety this summer, enrol in swimming lessons for term 1 🏊 Summer is here, and with it comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy our beautiful beaches, pools, and waterways. It is important that you equip your children with swimming skills so that they can be safer in and around water. - PARC Swim Membership Includes: - Weekly swimming lessons with fully licensed teachers. - Skills and confidence that last a lifetime - and could save a life - Unlimited access to both PARC and PINES outside of lessons - Make up lessons with easy to manage credits - No invoice period during school holiday breaks Plus, heaps of fun in the water! Visit our website to learn more or to book into a PARC Swim Start today. Link is in our bio.

Registrations for the 2025 Birth Tree closing soon, Friday 31 January. 👶🌳

Did you or someone you know welcome a baby in 2025? Now is the time to get their name on the Frankston Birth Tree for 2025!

Join Rotary Peninsula 2.0 BirthTree and Family Garden and help more children be safer around water. Join the Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless connection of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, these funds go back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water.

By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding baby swim programs.
Be sure to get in before registrations close! Visit the link in our bio to register.

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Registrations for the 2025 Birth Tree closing soon, Friday 31 January. 👶🌳 Did you or someone you know welcome a baby in 2025? Now is the time to get their name on the Frankston Birth Tree for 2025! Join Rotary Peninsula 2.0 BirthTree and Family Garden and help more children be safer around water. Join the Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless connection of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, these funds go back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding baby swim programs. Be sure to get in before registrations close! Visit the link in our bio to register.

Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Infant Water Familiarisation program 👶

Participate together with your child and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation to begin their swimming and water safety journey. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their child.

Who: Children aged 6 months – 2 years 11 months (with a parent/carer in the water)
What: Learn water familiarisation fundamentals and build early safety skills together
When: Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27 February 2026
Sessions: 30 mins at 8:30am or 11:10am
Cost: Fully subsidised

👉 How to apply: Submit an Expression of Interest via our website, open throughout January. Link in bio.

#CanSwim #PARCFrankston #PinesFrankston #WaterSafety #FrankstonCity #MorePeopleCanSwim

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Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Infant Water Familiarisation program 👶 Participate together with your child and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation to begin their swimming and water safety journey. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their child. Who: Children aged 6 months – 2 years 11 months (with a parent/carer in the water) What: Learn water familiarisation fundamentals and build early safety skills together When: Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27 February 2026 Sessions: 30 mins at 8:30am or 11:10am Cost: Fully subsidised 👉 How to apply: Submit an Expression of Interest via our website, open throughout January. Link in bio. #CanSwim #PARCFrankston #PinesFrankston #WaterSafety #FrankstonCity #MorePeopleCanSwim

Last week of our school holiday program! 🏝️

Make sure you come and visit us before it ends! Book a session on Splash Island for a day of family fun, check out our raft waterslides, and aquatic playground.

We can`t wait to see you there 😎

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Last week of our school holiday program! 🏝️ Make sure you come and visit us before it ends! Book a session on Splash Island for a day of family fun, check out our raft waterslides, and aquatic playground. We can't wait to see you there 😎

Australia Day public holiday opening hours

We`re open Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.

The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours,

– PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm

– Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm

– Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm

– PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January

– Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in.


To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report on our website, via the link in our bio.

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Australia Day public holiday opening hours We're open Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday. The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, - PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm - Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm - Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm - PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January - Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report on our website, via the link in our bio.

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