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Christmas and New Year hours 2024

PARC Christmas and new year operating hours

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas from everyone at PARC. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year! We will have a change in operation hours over the Christmas and new year period. Please find our hours for PARC, PINES and SKATE over the silly season below. 

PARC Centre opening hours
Friday 20 December – Monday 22 December: Normal hours 
Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December: 5am – 6pm  
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December: Closed  
Boxing Day Thursday 26 December: 7am – 7pm  
Friday 27 December – Monday 30 December: Normal hours  
New Years Eve Tuesday 31 December: 5am – 6pm  
New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 January: 7am – 7pm  

Waterslide opening hours 

From Monday 23 December (excluding Christmas eve, public holidays): weekdays 10am-7pm, weekends 10am-6pm
Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December: 10am – 6pm  
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December: Closed  
Thursday 26 December: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm  
Thursday 27 December – Monday 30 December: weekdays 10am-7pm, weekends 10am-6pm  
New Years Eve Tuesday 31 December: 10am – 6pm  
New Years Day Wednesday 1 January: Public holiday hours 10am – 6pm  
Tuesday 2 January onwards (weekdays): School holiday hours 10am – 7pm  

PINES Centre hours 

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December: 6am-6pm 
Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December: Closed 
New Years Eve, Tuesday 31 December: 6am-6pm 
New Years Day, Wednesday 1 January: Public holiday hours 8am-6pm 

Frankston Skate Park staffed hours
Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December: 12pm-6pm 
Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December: No staff hours
Thursday 26 December: 12pm – 6pm
New Years Eve, Tuesday 31 December: 12pm-6pm 
New Years Day, Wednesday 1 January: Public holiday hours 12pm-6pm 
School holidays:

  • Monday to Friday: 12pm-6pm 
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11am-7pm 

PARC Swim 

Lessons will finish on Sunday 22 December. We will be busy over the school holidays preparing for the start of Term 1, when lessons resume on Tuesday 28 January. 

Group Exercise 

Please note that for Group Exercise, we will have a limited instructor led timetable available over the Christmas period. Throughout January we will slowly ramp up the number of instructor led classes. You can view the timetable via the Customer Portal here. 

If you’re going away over the holiday period you can keep up your workout routine with PARC Plus, our digital online fitness portal. Learn more here: PARC Plus

Café 

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December: 8am – 3pm
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December: CLOSED
Thursday 26 December: 8am-3pm 
New Years Eve Tuesday 31 December: 8am-3pm 
New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 January: 8am-3pm 

Childcare  

Please note, we have made the decision to permanently close the PARC Childcare service, with the final day of operation to be Friday, 20 December 2024. You can learn more about this major service update here. 

 

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The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner! 🏉

Before you settle in for the big game, why not squeeze in a workout or swim at PARC? 💪🏊‍♂️

We`re open all weekend, including the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday on Friday 25 September 2026.

Friday 25 September, Public Holiday Hours:
Centre: 7am-7pm
Waterslides: 10am-6pm
Cafe: 8am-5pm
PARC Swim: No lessons
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, please visit the Customer Portal for class details and to book in.
School Holidays: Our school holiday program, including our Splash Island obstacle course, will not be running on this day.

For more information, head to the service availability page on our website.

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The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner! 🏉 Before you settle in for the big game, why not squeeze in a workout or swim at PARC? 💪🏊‍♂️ We're open all weekend, including the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday on Friday 25 September 2026. Friday 25 September, Public Holiday Hours: Centre: 7am-7pm Waterslides: 10am-6pm Cafe: 8am-5pm PARC Swim: No lessons Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, please visit the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. School Holidays: Our school holiday program, including our Splash Island obstacle course, will not be running on this day. For more information, head to the service availability page on our website.

School`s out for the term! 🪼

Bookings for our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, are now open! If you’re looking for an easy day of fun for the whole family, we’ve got you sorted!

🐠 Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday).
🦀 Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

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School's out for the term! 🪼 Bookings for our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, are now open! If you’re looking for an easy day of fun for the whole family, we’ve got you sorted! 🐠 Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday). 🦀 Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

We spoke to one of our members James, about what being a PARC member means to him 💙

It was lovely to hear James speak about his time at PARC, and why he loves being a member here. Our wonderful community is what makes PARC so special 🩵

We know that everyone`s health and wellbeing journey looks different. That`s why a PARC membership gives you the freedom to create a routine that suits your goals, schedule and lifestyle.

Whether today`s focus is fitness, recovery or connection, tomorrow can be something completely different. That`s the power of one membership, endless possibilities.

Not a PARC member? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the membership options available, or pop into Centre, and speak to a member of our friendly team.

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We spoke to one of our members James, about what being a PARC member means to him 💙 It was lovely to hear James speak about his time at PARC, and why he loves being a member here. Our wonderful community is what makes PARC so special 🩵 We know that everyone's health and wellbeing journey looks different. That's why a PARC membership gives you the freedom to create a routine that suits your goals, schedule and lifestyle. Whether today's focus is fitness, recovery or connection, tomorrow can be something completely different. That's the power of one membership, endless possibilities. Not a PARC member? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the membership options available, or pop into Centre, and speak to a member of our friendly team.

We will be lighting up for Mito this Saturday 💚

You may notice this Saturday a few of Frankston’s iconic landmarks will be lit up green this Saturday. This is to support the global Light Up for Mito initiative, for World Mito Week.

Landmarks worldwide are glowing green to raise awareness of Mitochondrial disease, a little-known, life-limiting genetic disorder.

You can learn more about the condition at @mitofoundation

#lightupformito #parcfrankston

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We will be lighting up for Mito this Saturday 💚 You may notice this Saturday a few of Frankston’s iconic landmarks will be lit up green this Saturday. This is to support the global Light Up for Mito initiative, for World Mito Week. Landmarks worldwide are glowing green to raise awareness of Mitochondrial disease, a little-known, life-limiting genetic disorder. You can learn more about the condition at @mitofoundation #lightupformito #parcfrankston

Just over week until school holidays start! 🐙

If you’re looking for something fun to do these school holidays, PARC has you sorted! We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🏝️

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.

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Just over week until school holidays start! 🐙 If you’re looking for something fun to do these school holidays, PARC has you sorted! We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🏝️ Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.

PARC is much more than just a pool or gym 💙

We believe that health is about more than just exercise, and our members feel the same. Our recent survey revealed that members see PARC as an essential part of their lives, supporting their physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and long-term quality of life.

That`s why so many people choose PARC as part of their wellbeing journey. It gives you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it. Whether your focus is fitness, recovery, wellbeing or connection, you`ll find a variety of ways to support your health in the one place.

Not a PARC member? Explore membership options available and find the routine that`s right for you. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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PARC is much more than just a pool or gym 💙 We believe that health is about more than just exercise, and our members feel the same. Our recent survey revealed that members see PARC as an essential part of their lives, supporting their physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and long-term quality of life. That's why so many people choose PARC as part of their wellbeing journey. It gives you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it. Whether your focus is fitness, recovery, wellbeing or connection, you'll find a variety of ways to support your health in the one place. Not a PARC member? Explore membership options available and find the routine that's right for you. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊

This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays.

The program will be delivered in three groups:
– Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old
– Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old
– Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners

📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am.
🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.

Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.

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Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊 This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays. The program will be delivered in three groups: - Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old - Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old - Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners 📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am. 🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.

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