Roberts Lake, reservoir in Rohnert Park, California
Roberts Lake is a small reservoir in Rohnert Park, California, covering about five acres and surrounded by a developed park. Local waters feed the lake, which supports fishing, bird watching, and waterside relaxation without motorized boats.
The reservoir was named after Arthur N. Roberts, the city's five-time mayor who died in 1986 and left a lasting mark on the community. The lake has remained a stable part of the local landscape through decades of city growth.
The lake honors Arthur N. Roberts, a former mayor who shaped community life. Today, the park serves as a gathering place where families and individuals connect through outdoor time and shared leisure activities.
The lake is easily accessible from Highway 101 via Golf Course Drive, with free parking along Roberts Lake Road. Visitors can enjoy walking paths, benches, picnic areas, and shade trees, though public restrooms are not available in the park.
The lake remains a local secret that many residents may know only as the small water body near Highway 101 rather than by its official name. An unexpected variety of bird species appear here, including rare visitors like Ross's Goose and occasional hybrid birds that ornithologists find noteworthy.
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