Riverway Lagoons
Council will be undertaking scheduled maintenance on the Riverway Upper Lagoon to ensure it remains safe, clean, and ready for community enjoyment.
To carry out these works safely, the Upper Lagoon will be closed from Monday 25 August, and is scheduled to reopen on Saturday 20 September 2025.
The Lower Lagoon including the Toddler Pool will remain open during this time, so you can still enjoy a swim at Riverway while we restore the Upper Lagoon to its best.
The Riverway Lagoons cover an area in size of more than three Olympic swimming pools. The lagoons are nestled among shady raintrees, with the picturesque Ross River providing a peaceful backdrop. The surrounding well established raintrees, together with the extensive overhangs of the roof and additional shade structures, provide a protected year-round safe swimming environment.
Location: Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central (map)
Visit our Riverway page for more information about what to see and do at Riverway.
About Riverway Lagoons
Facilities
The two distinct lagoon areas vary in depth up to 2m. The upper lagoon is designed for more formal uses, including an area for swimming laps and specific areas for disabled and elderly access, with handrails and suitable water levels. The lower lagoon is more relaxed and is an ideal place for the kids to build sandcastles and play in shallow water while the rest of the family lounges on the timber decks in the shade.
Lockers
Lockers are available for hire at the Riverway Lagoons change rooms.
Cost:
- 2 hours: $3.30
- 4 hours: $6.60
- 8 hours: $11.
Conditions of Entry
- Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times when swimming.
- Infants and toddlers must wear nappies.
- Comply with the directions of the lifeguards when asked to do so.
Operating Hours
Open Hours
- Open: Dawn
- Close: When lifeguard shift finishes as per the lifeguard hours below.
Lifeguard Hours – Upper Lagoon
- April to November: daily from 9am to 6pm
- October to May: 8am to 5pm
There are 4 lifeguards present during afternoons from November to April and during September, Christmas and Easter school holidays, with 3 lifeguards present at all other times.
Please note: the Lagoons are closed for maintenance from the close time each night.
