Regatta Park

Lincoln City, Oregon · on Devils Lake · Regatta Park

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WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: No fee found
SEASON: Varies by conditions

About Regatta Park

Regatta Park is a City of Lincoln City park on the northeast shore of Devils Lake, a freshwater lake to swim in on the Oregon coast. The city's own park page describes a designated swimming area alongside a boat ramp, fishing dock, and large playground, and visitors confirm a 'swim beach' used by families and kayakers, making this a straightforward town-run swimming hole.

The park sits on the shore of Devils Lake, a 680-acre eutrophic lake about 3 miles long and up to ~21 feet deep, fed by Rock Creek and Thompson Creek and managed in part by the Devils Lake Water Improvement District. Regatta Park itself combines mowed lawn and picnic areas near the water with wooded sections, and a trail continues into the adjacent Regatta Open Space past salmonberries and a roughly 400-year-old spruce tree, per visitor accounts.

Swimming at Regatta Park

The official park page and visitor reviews describe a designated, curb-lined swim beach along the lake shoreline next to the boat ramp and fishing dock -- a calm, shallow, family-oriented freshwater swim spot rather than a deep-water or current-driven site. It sits right next to the park's large playground, making it a popular combined swim-and-play destination for families with kids, while kayakers and paddleboarders also launch from the same shoreline.

How to get to this swimming hole

Parking: Upper and lower parking lots at the park, including ADA-accessible spaces located near the ADA-accessible restrooms, per the official park page.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Drive-up park; the sandy swim beach is a short walk (under a couple minutes) from the parking lots. A separate, optional wooded walking trail continues from the park into the adjoining Regatta Open Space (past salmonberries and an old-growth spruce per visitor accounts), but it is a bonus stroll, not a route required to reach the swimming area.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

Shallow, curb-lined sandy swim beach right next to a large playground makes it a natural family destination, but no lifeguard presence was confirmed in any source, and Devils Lake has a documented recurring cyanobacteria (harmful algae) bloom problem -- check DLWID/OHA advisories before letting kids swim, especially July-September.

Parking

Free

Free upper and lower parking lots at the park, with ADA-accessible spaces located near the ADA restrooms, per the official city parks page.

Restrooms

Yes

ADA-accessible restrooms on-site near the ADA parking spaces; a Wanderlog reviewer described them as clean (after initially having trouble locating them).

Water clarity

Varies with season and flow

No direct visitor comments on water color/clarity were found this session. Devils Lake is documented as a eutrophic (nutrient-rich) 680-acre lake that has had recurring cyanobacteria/harmful algae bloom advisories (Oregon Health Authority, Aug 2024; Devils Lake Water Improvement District precautionary notice active in 2025), which typically coincides with reduced clarity and greenish water during bloom periods.

Hours

6 AM to 10 PM daily, year-round, per Lincoln City Parks & Recreation.

Swim smart

Devils Lake is subject to recurring harmful cyanobacteria algae blooms, with a formal Oregon Health Authority advisory issued in August 2024 and a precautionary advisory still noted by the Devils Lake Water Improvement District in 2025; swimmers are advised to avoid areas with visible algae, ingestion is the main exposure route, and dogs are noted to be at serious risk if they drink affected water.

Rules: Park hours are listed as 6 AM to 10 PM. Two facilities (a covered picnic shelter and the Morgan Family Stage) require reservation through the city parks department with a 2-hour minimum. Oregon Health Authority and the Devils Lake Water Improvement District periodically issue precautionary advisories against swimming in areas of the lake affected by cyanobacteria (harmful algae) blooms, most recently confirmed active in 2025 advisory postings; boating, fishing, and kayaking are typically still allowed during these advisories.

This is an informational listing, not an invitation. Conditions and access change; verify locally before you go. Visiting any swimming hole is at your own risk. See our Terms of Use.

On the water

KayaksCanoesPaddleboardsMotorboats

Regatta Park has its own boat ramp and a kayak rack. The Devils Lake Water Improvement District's recreation page lists swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, water skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding as activities on the lake, implying motorized boats are permitted; no specific horsepower limit, no-wake zone, or electric-only restriction was found in official sources searched. Catching grass carp (stocked for weed control) is prohibited.

What regulars say

Visitors describe the park as very family-friendly and note it 'could get really busy on a nice day,' with a suggestion to visit early on weekdays or in less favorable weather to avoid crowds. No candid water-clarity or current/safety comments were found, so those should be revisited in a future pass.

Backstory

The park features an Oregon Heritage Tree, a designated significant tree recognized under the state's Heritage Tree program, per the official park listing.

Regatta Park: FAQ

Is Regatta Park kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Regatta Park?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Where do I park for Regatta Park?

Free upper and lower parking lots at the park, with ADA-accessible spaces located near the ADA restrooms, per the official city parks page.

Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Regatta Park?

What are the rules at Regatta Park?

Park hours are listed as 6 AM to 10 PM. Two facilities (a covered picnic shelter and the Morgan Family Stage) require reservation through the city parks department with a 2-hour minimum. Oregon Health Authority and the Devils Lake Water Improvement District periodically issue precautionary advisories against swimming in areas of the lake affected by cyanobacteria (harmful algae) blooms, most recently confirmed active in 2025 advisory postings; boating, fishing, and kayaking are typically still allowed during these advisories.

What water body is Regatta Park on?

Regatta Park is on Devils Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.

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Regatta Park

Official site · City of Lincoln City Parks & Recreation

At a glance

Land access: Open to the public
Facilities: restrooms; boat ramp; fishing dock; kayak rack; playground; picnic shelter/covered tables; BBQ grills; benches; drinking fountain; gazebo; ADA parking; trail access
Highlights: Sandcastle Playground, a large wooden play structure with slides, bridges, balance beams, and sensory-friendly areas; Playground musical instruments/marimbas; Sparky the Wish Guardian statue; Morgan Family Stage (reservable performance space); Oregon Heritage Tree; Trail into adjoining Regatta Open Space with old-growth spruce and salmonberries
Nearby towns: Oceanlake (0.6mi); Wecoma Beach (1.5mi); Delake (2.2mi); Lincoln City (2.8mi)
Coordinates: 44.9741, -123.9992