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RECREATION
Water, Parks, Relaxation, Socialisation
§ Public Swimming Pool: The six-lane 25 metre
pool complex is managed by the YMCA, and includes
changing rooms, a kiosk, and shaded children's
wading and play pools.
§ Fishing: The waters surrounding
the islands are abundant with fish life, and fishing
can be from the numerous places on shore around
the island such as from the main Jetty, the public
boat ramps, the parks such as Sandy Beach, and
areas such as Rocky Point, or fishing via boat
to offshore locations.
§ Boating: The island has numerous
places to launch a boat, the best being the main
boat ramp on the east coast launching directly
into the deep water of Canaipa Passage. The places
to travel to by boat are numerous and diverse.
These include the other smaller islands within
Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke and South Stradbroke
Islands and the places to stop off on these islands.
§ Sport: Jackson Oval located
on the western side of the Island at the end of
Jackson Road is just under 3 kms by road from
the main jetty. The oval is where sporting activities
such as little athletics and cricket are held.
§ Beach: Sandy Beach Lions
Park - a beautiful little spot located on the
southern end of the island, and has facilities
that include a barbeque, park benches and a toilet.
§ Bowls Club: Russell Island Bowls
Club not only has greens catering for the needs
of the bowler but also has a bar and restaurant,
a gaming lounge and runs a courtesy bus.
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RSL: The RSL Club on Russell
Island has a courtesy bus, live entertainment,
and a social club.
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