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News updates from our community

Extended hours at PINES during January and February

Christmas has come early at Pines! We are very excited to announce that in partnership with Frankston City Council, PINES opening hours will be extended for the months of January

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PINES holidays hours 2026

As we count down the days to Santa’s visit, the Centre hours will differ slightly from usual operations. Pines Centre opening hours: – Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December: 6am-6pm –

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Celebrating our Team – Frankston Business Chamber Awards Success

We’re proud to share some exciting news from the 2025 Frankston Business Collective Business Excellence Gala Awards on Friday 21 November. Peninsula Leisure was recognised with: Outstanding Employer Award –

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back!

We’re thrilled to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to support their Christmas hamper drive, now in its fourth year! Over the past years, the generosity of our PARC

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Free swim and water safety programs for Frankston this summer

Learn vital water safety skills – for free – with our fully subsidised More People Can Swim programs this summer! This January, Peninsula Leisure, in partnership with Frankston City Council,

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VICSWIM Summer Kidz Intensives are back for 2026 

Get ready for summer fun and swimming skills in the pool. VICSWIM’s popular holiday swim program returns this January at PARC and Pines! This low-cost, intensive program is perfect for

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PINES is open this Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday

We’re open this Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 4 November. The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, 8am-6pm. Come on down, have a splash and enjoy a

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Peninsula Leisure Swim Programs: What is the difference between PARC Swim, VICSWIM & Can Swim?

Swimming is an essential life skill. But did you know there are different types of swim programs designed to meet different needs? At PARC and Pines, we offer a range

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Now open: PARC member and user experience survey

You are invited to participate in our PARC member and user experience survey. By participating in this survey, you will help us continue to improve our services, facilities and experiences

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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

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Peninsula Leisure to manage Centenary Park Golf Course

We would like to share some important and exciting news with you. At its meeting on 8 September 2025, Frankston City Council resolved that when the current licence expires on

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PARC sets new water safety benchmark with AI drowning prevention technology

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston has taken another major step in aquatic safety and supervision, with the installation of Lynxight, an AI-powered drowning prevention system now live across

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