People flout COVID-19 restrictions in Redland Bay and Wellington Point, prompt police action over the Easter weekend

This comes after large groups of people have been frequenting the Bayside Foreshore areas from Wynnum down to Redland Bay and in particular the Wellington Point Reserve.

Police said engaging in physical exercise is allowed providing people do it either alone or in the company of no more than one other person; or in the company of a family group who ordinarily live in the same household. If you are out in a park sitting with a coffee, having something to eat or just out for a social event with friends you can be liable for a fine.

Rule breakers will be slapped with a hefty spot fine of $1334.

Police will be reinforcing the governments' message to stay at home this Easter, except for essential activities.

Chairperson of the local disaster management group Karen Williams said the local response to measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the community had been good but it was vital the protections now in place were fully observed throughout the long weekend.

"I know Redlanders love the great outdoors, but this Easter we need everyone to love their families more by heeding the advice of health officials and staying home as much as possible," she said.

She said people could still travel to work or head out for essentials such as food and medicines, but now was not the time to be heading to the beach or hosting a large barbecue.

Cr Williams said playgrounds, skate parks, outside gyms and the like remained closed and police would monitor popular Redlands Coast holiday spots to ensure the confinement rules were observed in the interests of health and safety.

"Police officers will have a presence in public areas across Redlands Coast to ensure people act responsibly and will also be at Cleveland's Toondah Harbour to check that travel to North Stradbroke Island is within the rules," she said.