Swimming Enclosures
The Gold Coast City Council has developed a network of enclosed swimming areas throughout the city to supplement the open beaches. The areas are popular with children and less confident or less mobile swimmers.Most sheltered swimming enclosures are accompanied by nearby playground, barbeque and shopping facilities with the added safety of lifeguard patrols during holiday periods. Residents and visitors are reminded to supervise children at all times. For further information about swimming areas phone (07) 5581 6153.
Southport swimming enclosure
Located in the Broadwater opposite Australia Fair, the lagoon is patrolled by council lifeguards from 8.30am to 4.30pm during September and school holidays and every weekend in summer. Permanent beach umbrellas and barbeques are provided as well as children’s playground and toilets.
Broadwater Parklands wet play area
Young children love Council’s first wet play area at the Broadwater Event Parklands in Southport (opposite Australia Fair). The park is designed around the theme of Southport’s culture and environment with cool water fountains and vibrant marine-themed equipment. Barbecues, swimming enclosure, playgrounds and convenient parking available.
Harley Park swimming lagoon
Located on the Broadwater Foreshore near the corner of Broad Street and Marine Parade at Labrador. The enclosure is adjacent to the Charis Seafood Market and offers barbeque facilities nearby.
For those fishing enthusiasts, the area provides access to a boat ramp and fishing spots. Harley Park swimming Lagoon is flood-lit in the evenings for the convenience of patrons.
Paradise Point swimming enclosure
Located adjacent to the main shopping area at Paradise Point near the corner of Falkinder Avenue and the Esplanade. A large netted enclosure has been established on the foreshore just north of the Ephraim Island bridge. The enclosure is supervised during peak use periods such as holidays. Check with the city's lifeguard service on phone: (07) 5581 6740 for details.
The adjacent park has:
- barbeque facilities
- toilet block
- picnic shelters
- bandstand regularly hosting entertainers
Adjacent to the swimming enclosure Council has constructed the Paradise Point Pier allowing people on houseboats, motor and sailing vessels to access the sheltered swimming enclosure and shops at Paradise Point.
This enclosure is flood-lit and provides locals and visitors with the opportunity to enjoy early evening swims in an enclosed environment.
Jacobs Well swimming enclosure
Jacobs Well Swimming Enclosure is located directly to the north of the Jacobs Well Air Sea Rescue off Jacobs Well Road. The enclosure consists of approximately 150 metres of netting suspended from floating pontoons. The enclosure has a formalised beach area and barbeque and picnic facilities have been provided in the adjacent park land.
Murlong swimming enclosure
The Murlong swimming enclosure has approximately 70 metres of beach where children can play in the sand or go for a swim in a netted enclosure. Installed within the beach are a number of shade structures to escape from the sun.
Evandale swimming lagoon
The Evandale swimming lagoon is located behind the Gold Coast City Council Chambers at Bundall Road. The lagoon offers a sheltered swimming environment with adjacent beach and recreational areas. Surrounding amenities include toilets and showers, picnic areas with barbeques and shaded seating.
The Hon Desley Boyle MP, Minister for Local Government and Planning, has granted a subsidy of $43,956 to assist Council with 33.33% of the costs of providing swimming enclosures at Palm Beach, Southport, Paradise Point and Jacobs Well for a three year period. The assistance of the State Government towards the active and healthy lifestyles of Gold Coast people and visitors is gratefully acknowledged.
Jabiru Island swimming enclosure
The Jabiru Island swimming enclosure is located on Jabiru Island along Oxley Drive between Paradise Point and Hope Island. The swimming enclosure can be accessed through the car park adjacent to the public boat ramp on the southern side of the island. There are picnic and barbecue facilities within the park near the enclosure.
