Sunday 3 December marks 20 years of Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings!
Join us in celebrating this hub of inclusivity, fun, health and wellbeing on Sunday 3 December. From 12pm to 4pm, we’re hosting a family friendly celebratory event at Pelican Park.
Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Activities will be held throughout the day, including a visit from Marianna the mermaid, Group Fitness classes, DJ, pool games, plus giveaways and competitions you won’t want to miss!
This special 20-year milestone reflects the support we have received from the Hastings and surrounding community. Our founding and ongoing members use Pelican Park’s recently renovated space to stay active and connected.
To keep the good times rolling, our 20-year celebrations will extend across ten days from Friday 1 December.
Festivities will include exclusive member-only celebrations and the following:
- Mega group fitness classes
- Health Club challenges
- GOswim Carnival Night with special guests
- Free community health checks, including hearing and body composition checks
- A visit from Marianna the mermaid
- Guest speaker Carly Taylor on the topic of Mental Health Fitness
- DJ
- Heaps of giveaways and competitions suitable for all ages.
Pelican Park Recreation Centre caters to the needs of the entire Westernport community, to help both members and casual visitors to be happy and healthy. Facilities include a fully equipped lifestyle gym, functional training area, over 50 fitness classes a week, 25-metre indoor pool, leisure pool, toddler pool and spa.
None of this would be possible without Belgravia Leisure, who has proudly operated the daily services at Pelican Park since 29 October 2017.
To discover what’s on, memberships and more information on Pelican Park Recreation Centre, please visit their website:
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Simon Brooks:
“Did you know that memberships at Pelican Park start from just $14 per week? This premier lifestyle gym and indoor swimming poolhas flourished over the last 20 years and I’m sure the next 20 will be just as successful.
“Thank you to all the foundation members, who have been some of Pelican Park’s biggest supporters from day one. I hope to see many of you on 3 December.”
Quotes attributable to Cerberus Ward Councillor Lisa Dixon:
“I am deeply proud of the success of Pelican Park, which has contributed to a flourishing community of Hastings. The convenience of having a fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool and 50 fitness classes a week, all close to home, is wonderful.
“Pelican Park is also accessible to all members of the community, as well as casual visitors, ensuring we can all remain active, happy and connected.”
Quotes attributable to Belgravia Leisure CEO, Nick Cox:
“Belgravia Leisure has had the privilege of managing Pelican Park Recreation Centre for the past six years, and we take great pride in the remarkable achievements of our dedicated teams in connecting the community to leisure. We’re especially proud of several of our team members who have been a part of the venue’s success for a remarkable 20 years!
“We’re excited to celebrate this special occasion hosting activities on Sunday, 3rd December. This follows a successful award-winning year, which included Facility of the Year at the 2023 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Awards and Belgravia Leisure’s 2023 Facility of the Year.
“Pelican Park Recreation Centre plays a pivotal role in fostering an active and healthy lifestyle for our valued members and guests in the Hastings and surrounding community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our teams, the Hastings community and our valued Council partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire, for their unwavering support. We look forward to continuing our mission of promoting health and well-being for all and connecting the Mornington community to leisure in the years ahead.”
