Robert's Lake

Outside classroom at Robert's Lake

Robert's Lake Eco-Recreation Station

Robert’s Lake nature-based play area promotes natural play and environmental stewardship

Robert's Lake received an outdoor classroom, nature-based play equipment and additional seating. In addition, a demonstration rain garden will be created. Students will come from the area, and bilingual outreach will be conducted. The outdoor classroom programs will be designed to educate people on issues like water conservation, water ecology, and water quality.

The City of Seaside, in partnership with Sustainable Seaside, has been selected as a Building Better Communities grant recipient from the American Water Charitable Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The City of Seaside is one of three communities awarded this grant in 2017. Community parks like Robert’s Lake are vital in connecting children to nature. 

Nature based play areas foster an appreciation for environmental stewardship, while providing opportunities for physical activity. In Seaside, community members will benefit by having a space dedicated to the education of urban water ecology for people of all ages, especially children. 

Read more about the grant here.

City staff, participants and Council members at Robert's Lake groundbreaking

Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Friday, April 6, 2018, the City of Seaside broke ground on Robert's Lake Eco-Recreation Station, thanks to a Building Better Communities grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation and the National Recreation and Parks Association.

Group photo of Volunteers at Robert's Lake

Community Clean Up

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, the American Water Company, NRPA, FOSPA, Sustainable Seaside, the SeaStars, our great Recreation & Public Works Departments & members of the community pitched in to beautify Robert’s Lake Park and prepare for the nature-based play area!

Ribbon cutting at Robert's Lake ground breaking

Grand Opening

Robert's Lake Eco-Recreation Station will be open to the public on July 12, 2018 with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 AM.

Coot

Roberto, the Official Coot Mascot

A coot is a small water bird with black plumage, lobed feet, and a long bill. Coots are native to the Robert's Lake area and therefore the mascot of the Eco-Recreation Station. The community was invited to name the official coot mascot. Congratulations to Erica Wallace for the winning name of "Roberto"!

Robert's Lake Logo
Children playing at Robert's Lake ground breaking
City Manager and Participant at Robert's Lake groundbreaking
City staff members and children at Robert's Lake ground breaking
Attendees at Robert's Lake ground breaking
Participants at Robert's Lake Groundbreaking
Children playing at Robert's Lake ground breaking
Participants at Robert's Lake Groundbreaking
Attendees at Robert's Lake ground breaking
Children at Outdoor Classroom at Robert's Lake