PARC Reopen plan – 9th November!
WELCOME BACK TO PARC!
We’re delighted to announce that from Monday 9 November we will reopen our doors again!
Thank you for your patience as we’ve finalised our reopen plan. We’ve worked hard to create our programming for this opening based on the very limited capacity allowance and ensuring we prioritise services that we’ve not been able to offer during lockdown.
As we’ve had 7 days without a new COVID case, we’re optimistic about the restrictions easing further, and once the Government announces any changes, we will provide an update and move quickly to increase our services and capacity.
PARC Programs and Services
As of Monday 9 November, we’ve reviewed the current Government Victorian guidelines and have received direct advice allowing PARC to confirm the following services:
| PARC service | Capacity | Session time | Cost (per session) |
| 50m main pool | OPEN 2 x 25m lap pools for 20 people | 45 mins | $8.50 |
| Warm Water pool | OPEN for 20 people | 60 mins | $8.50 |
| Gym floor | OPEN for 10 people | 45 mins | $13.00 |
| Group Exercise | OPEN for 10 people | 45 mins | Active movers – $12
Reformer – $16 All other classes – $14 |
| PARC Swim | OPEN from 16 Nov for a 5-week Learn to Swim program. More details provided on Monday. | 25 mins | $75 set fee for entire 5 week program |
Plus, don’t forget we still have our ongoing services available if you’re not comfortable coming back into Centre just yet:
- PARC Your Way – our digital at-home exercise platform
- Outdoor Group Exercise – a diverse timetable with lots of options
- Outdoor Personal Training – enquire on our website now if interested
- Online Personal Training – high quality personal Zoom training option
What will be different?
As you can imagine, PARC will look very different during this reopening, compared to last, as our capacity is even more limited. To ensure PARC provides a safe, clean and fun environment for all, we have:
- Adjusted operating hours to allow for ongoing and thorough cleaning and disinfecting.
- Mandatory face mask wearing by all staff and visitors to the Centre. Face masks are required at all times, apart from when out of breath exercising or entering the pool, unless a medical exemption applies.
- Implemented strict conditions of entry and safety processes. A concierge will meet all PARC visitors in the foyer to check you in and ensure you are fit and well. If you display any symptoms of COVID-19, or have come into contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, you will be denied access to the Centre.
- All PARC users will be required to book sessions online, so we have an accurate record of who has been in the Centre, and to help us manage the strict capacity limits.
- Social distancing cues will be marked on the floor throughout the entire Centre, along with signs that will show which gym and group exercise equipment is available for use.
- Hand sanitisers and antibacterial wipes will be provided throughout the Centre, with patrons asked to wipe down equipment before and after use.
- Drinking fountains will be closed, so please bring your own bottle, and sweat towels remain mandatory for all workouts.
- Café, Creche, leisure pool, aqua playground, spa, sauna and steam room will remain closed for this initial opening.
- Not all areas and services will be open and so please visit our full list of changes we have made, on the website.
Accessing our Services
We will have similar processes in place from last reopen for accessing PARC facilities and services, including:
- All entry to PARC from Monday 9 Nov will be on a casual, pay-as-you-go system. We require all PARC users to book and pre-pay for their swim, gym workout and group exercise sessions online, and no walk-ins will be permitted.
- During this initial reopen period, all membership will remain on suspension, and no memberships will be charged during this time.
- Due to the limited capacity we cannot offer voluntary reactivation of membership, but as soon as restrictions ease further we will move quickly to provide this as an option.
- PARC Swim program enquiries will open from Monday 9 November and the program will start from Monday 16 Nov. Current members only.
How are we keeping you safe?
We want to ensure PARC remains a safe and enjoyable environment for our entire community and our processes take PARC’s already recognised high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness to and even higher level, including:
- Additional cleaning resources,
- High quality disinfectants will be used for all continuous and deep-cleaning processes,
- Hand sanitisers and antibacterial wipes provides throughout the Centre,
- COVID-19 and hygiene training for all staff,
- Plus, the Centre has had a super deep clean prior to opening.
- To see a full list of the changes we have made to protect you, please visit our reopen page.
How to Book
Bookings are now open for Monday and all sessions must be booked and paid for online through our website. For lap swimming, Warm Water pool, gym floor and Group Exercise, bookings will open 3 days in advance from midnight, so get in quick to secure your place!
PARC Swim 5-week program bookings will be open from Monday 9 Nov and are made by enquiring through our website. Payment must be received to secure your booking.
For further information and questions about this reopening we encourage you to read our Reopen section on our website in full, as it includes ALL the details you will need to inform you about your visit, as well as detailed Frequently Asked Questions.
26 Comments
Need to book swim lessons for two boys
Both members
Plz advise
Hi Sandeep,
You can made a booking via the following page http://www.parcfrankston.previewsite.com.au/reopen.
Thanks,
PARC
Would like to book a session for one adult and a child to the warm swimming pool. Monday 16/11/2020. At 11 or any time around late morning early afternoon.
Hi Nela,
Thanks for reaching out. You can place a booking via the following page http://www.parcfrankston.previewsite.com.au/reopen.
Please note that the Warm Water Pool is for ages 16+ over.
Thanks,
PARC
How do I book on line not a co. Computer person
Hi Andre,
To book a class please visit the following page: http://www.parcfrankston.previewsite.com.au/reopen and then follow these steps.
1. Scroll down to where you can see the timetable and navigate to the class you would like to book (classes open 3 days in advance).
2. Click the ‘Book’ button and then sign in, using the email address you use for PARC
3. Once logged in, enter your payment details and confirm your booking
Please feel free to email us on info@parcfrankston.com.au if you need further assistance.
Thanks,
PARC
I am a member and want to book a gym floor session, however I have to pay $13 per session! Why can’t I book as a member?
Hi John,
We are hoping to reactivate memberships soon, however currently all bookings are pay as you go.
Thanks,
PARC
I had a payed booking when restrictions closed pool want to book but it says expired and why you not answering phone
Thanks for letting us know Peter, currently all enquiries are online only due to limited resources. We have now added a pass onto your account 🙂
James Rogers has ben listed for swimming with Kerry Friday 3:30Pm Fridays and DHHSpay for his swimming.
How do I arrange for James to start swimming again and can he be accomaded for on a Friday
Regards
Mark Rogers
Hi Mark,
Thanks for reaching out.
We are about to start a 5 week intensive swimming program for our existing PARC Swim members.
You can find further information here: http://www.parcfrankston.previewsite.com.au/parc-swim
Thanks,
PARC
Hi Need to ascertain which pool and what times are available for children around 6/7yo to participate and for how lone
Hi David,
You can see our pool availability here: http://www.parcfrankston.com/reopen
Thanks,
PARC
Hi, I cannot find your “reopen” section or FAQ pages to get full info, as directed above. Where do I find them online?
Also, are carers/therapists considered one of the 20 in the warm water pool? Do I as a therapist have to book as well?
Hi Christine,
You can find our reopen page here: http://www.parcfrankston.previewsite.com.au/reopen.
If you have a companion card, you carer is not considered part of the 20 and does not need to book.
However if you do not have a companion card, then anyone who plans to attend with you will also need to book.
Thanks,
PARC
My support worker has a exemption for not wearing a mask does she need to show you and I will be wearing my mask
Hi Donald,
Thanks for reaching out.
Your support worker will just need to let the team know when she entered that she has an exemption.
If she would like to bring evidence of this, she can, however, it is not required.
Thanks,
PARC
Hi could you post a map or pic of the pools and the restrictions that apply for each one and show any pools that are closed.
The children’s pools are not mentioned anywhere that I can see and the warm pool is only open for 16 +. I want to take my 7 year old grandkids for a casual swim if that is allowed.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out. Currently we only have our 50m (2x25m) pool and Warm Water Pool Open. You can bring your Grandkids to the bigger pool, however you would need to keep moving up and down the lane and adhere to our Watch Around Water policy.
We have a booking for the hydro pool on Tuesday. Are all the disabled toilets/showers open?
Yes they are now open 🙂
we would like to book for 2 people one in the lap pool the other in the warm water pool
Hey Peter,
We no longer require bookings.
Thanks,
PARC
Hi I am a member but have not ever been in any areas and would like a tour so I know where to go and what I have access too
Hi Julye,
Please visit the team in Centre to arrange this.
Thanks,
PARC