GREER: Join us for a fun-filled, educational day at Lake Robinson while learning where Greer CPW’s drinking water begins. The event on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm is free for all ages and will feature educational exhibits, lunch, kayaking, inflatables, outdoor yoga, and much more.
“Many people know Lake Robinson as a place to fish, boat, and enjoy the outdoors, but it also plays an essential role in supplying clean drinking water to our community and neighboring areas. These water resources are vital to public health and help support the growth and success of our local economy,” said Stephen Kennette, Water Treatment Plant Manager at Greer CPW.
In addition to the fun activities, attendees are encouraged to bring food and household items for Greer Relief, an agency providing rent, utility, food, and household supply assistance to neighbors in need. Items on the wish list include pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned beans, canned vegetables, peanut butter, toilet paper, laundry soap, body wash, dish soap, household cleaner, and toothpaste.
“Lake Robinson Day is a wonderful reminder that caring for a community means caring for both the place we call home and the people who call it home. As Greer Relief celebrates 90 years of serving this community, we know that strong communities are built when neighbors look out for one another. We are grateful to Greer CPW for once again inviting the community to support our Choice Pantry. A bag of groceries or household essentials may seem like a small gesture, but together those gifts help provide stability for a neighbor and create room for what comes next,” said Caroline Robertson, Greer Relief Executive Director.
In addition to the activities listed above, there will be more than 25 exhibitors, tree giveaways, rain barrel workshop, and blood drive. The rain barrel workshop is the only cost associated with the event and will be run through the Watershed Ecology Center. All food waste items will be composted to reduce the amount of trash going to the landfill – further solidifying our message we can all take steps to protect the environment.
Water Education – Learn more about Greer’s drinking water through our area partners. Confirmed attendees as of August 26th include: BMW Charity Pro-AM, City of Greer Engineering and Stormwater Department, City of Greer Fire Department, City of Greer Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, City of Greer Public Services, Cole’s Bait Shop, Girls Who Walk, Greenville Water, Greer Relief, Greater Greenville Master Gardeners, Greenville County Litter Ends Here, Greenville County Emergency Management, Greer Rotary, Just Say Something, Lake Cunningham Fire Department, SC Aquarium, SJWD Water District, South Carolina Adopt-A-Stream, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Conservation Districts, Spartanburg Soil and Water, TreesUpstate, and the Watershed Ecology Center.
Kayaking – Enjoy free kayaking courtesy of Cole’s Bait Shop. Participants will be required to sign a waiver and will be provided with a size appropriate life jacket. Kayaks are first come, first served.
Bounce Houses – Kids can enjoy a bounce house, obstacle course, and football sports game at Lake Robinson Day.
Blood Drive – Donors are encouraged to sign up through The Blood Connection at this link.
Tree Giveaway – Visit the TreesUpstate booth to receive a free tree while supplies last! Don’t forget to call 811 before you dig to have underground utility lines marked.
Outdoor Yoga – Join fitness instructor, Lauren Crabtree Anderson, for a free outdoor yoga session on the large shelter overlooking Lake Robinson starting at 10:30 am. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat and water bottle. This 45-minute session is perfect for all skill levels and will leave you feeling refreshed, stretched, and ready to tackle your day! The yoga event is capped at 40 participants and yogis should sign up at this link.
Lunch – Join us for lunch on the lawn from 11:45 am – 1:30 pm featuring a burger and hot dog bar from Wild Ace. Free meal tickets are limited so please reserve your free ticket using this link. The link will be disabled once we reach our maximum number of tickets. We encourage you to still show up in the event someone registers but is unable to attend.
Rain Barrel Workshop – Rain barrels are a great way to prevent erosion and capture water for your plants and garden. The Watershed Ecology Center is working to distribute rain barrels to the Greer CPW territory while keeping these items out of the landfill. For a fee of $55 you’ll receive a 55-gallon barrel previously used for syrup at Coca-Cola and a conversion kit. Please register using this link and pay online for your barrel. No barrels will be sold the day of the event.