Settlement Cove Lagoon

Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free public swimming facility on Redcliffe Parade, on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The council describes it as a tropical-themed lagoon, with a palm-lined main pool, a separate children’s pool and a nearby playground, making it a practical choice for a family day out rather than a venue focused only on swimming.

The main lagoon is a 95-metre saltwater pool treated with chlorine, reaching depths of up to 1.8 metres. Younger children can use the partly shaded, partly fenced pool, which has mushroom and gecko water features and a maximum depth of 0.3 metres. Lifeguards are on duty during the advertised seasonal hours, although the council stresses that parents and carers remain responsible for supervising children. The supplied council page currently notes that the toddler pool is temporarily closed.

There is room to make a longer outing of a visit. A playground with swings and a slide sits close to the pools, while the seafront path leads towards Redcliffe Jetty. Bikeways connect with the jetty and Southern Redcliffe Point, so bringing bikes is an option, although bikes, skating equipment, scooters and e-scooters are not permitted in the lagoon area itself. Sheltered barbecue and picnic facilities are available for those who want to eat on site, with cafes and restaurants in Redcliffe providing alternatives.

The facility also includes change rooms, toilets, an amenities block, parking, picnic shelters and accessible features. An accessible path links designated parking near the Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club with the lagoon; the main pool has two entry ramps, and a water wheelchair is available from the lifeguards. Settlement Cove Lagoon is suited to families, mixed-age groups and visitors combining a swim with a walk along the waterfront. It is a free public facility and does not take bookings, so large groups should contact council in advance and remain responsible for their own participants. While the directory listing identifies the venue as West End, Brisbane, the supplied council information places Settlement Cove Lagoon in Redcliffe.