I'll always love Lodi Lake because it holds so many memories for me. It's still peaceful and beautiful, but it's hard not to notice how much has changed over the years. One thing that really bothers me is seeing discarded fishing line left behind. Nature and wildlife deserve better than that. It takes two seconds to clean up after ourselves. read more

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I don't know what happened to my original review of Lodi lake because it had some great wild life shots and some family ones as well bummer oh well. If you are in Lodi and miss coming here you have missed out on this golden gem. It is located right smack in the middle of town and is such a great spot right off Turner Rd and runs along side the Mokelumne River. There is so much to do here from walking, running fishing, swimming, kayaking you name it they have it. In the summer time they even rent kayaks and have a small kids pool open as well. Our favorite is the walking nature trail. I bet time you see something new from deer, turtles, tons of squirrels and deer roaming around the place. It is so peaceful we love to do this especially in the evenings as it's a little cooler out and the animals seem to be a little more active. They also throughout the same host really cool activities and festivals as well. Plus they keep the park very clean and if you visit be respectful and do the same. Like I mentioned if you are in Lodi don't miss this one! read more

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Lodi Lake is very beautiful and super family and dog friendly! The lake is beautiful and scenic to walk around and they also have activities to enjoy like kayaking , a playground and trail. Picnic tables are available and there is a lovely dock to enjoy a view of the lake . After the renovation, it is especially clean and green. Highly recommend a visit here . read more

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A great place to walk, kayak, picnic, sit and do nothing or all of the above. $4 to park for locals, $5 for everyone else. read more

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My boyfriend at the time (now husband!) knows I like to go kayaking, and so went out of his way to find a place not ridiculously far from the Central Valley to kayak and took me to Lodi Lake. It is a man-made lake and this community park area, so it is not very big. There are also some big warehouses nearby so it kind of feels like you're kayaking in an industrial area. I wish we could have kayaked further out of the lake, but the workers there gave a slight warning about it. It is very nice that there is the option to rent a kayak at this recreational place. My 3 stars has more to do with the area itself, as I personallly did not find it very scenic. I still had a good date that day though ! read more

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Second visit to Lodi Lake and I love it! Such a beautiful place! I rented a kayak and paddled around for a couple of hours. During the week, no one here. Literally only customer of the day. Super lucky, great customer service at kiosk and I can't wait to come paddle here again. read more

Lodi lake is a decent sized place with a great atmosphere. Kids have parks, nice trails for anyone looking to walk, run or bike. Lots of parking, spots to throw parties, weddings, small events. Boats ramps, fishing spots and little areas the dogs can jump in for a swim. Duck and geese roam free as well as deer and squirrel on the nature trails. The lake is beautiful and just big enough to make an impact on the day. read more

***** Lodi Lake closed January 18 and will not re-open until June 21, 2024***** Overall the park is a nice place to spend an hour or so. I was born and raised in Lodi and have been coming here for over 40 years. The lake was established in the 1930's and is probably better described as a giant pond with some thinly branching waterways. It's a nice green space with picnic tables and play areas for children, but the best part is probably the nature trail. Unfortunately for many, dogs are not allowed in that area which is a shame, so although you can walk your pup around the Lake area on a leash, know that you will not be able to enjoy the walking paths with them. Many people come here to swim, and I have kayaked/pedal boated here many times but I would never get into this water. It is always full of algae and duck poop. My suggestion - look but don't touch. There is also a fee to drive into the park, but if you can find street parking, it is just a few steps over the hill to get into the park. It can get quite busy in the summer time and is always especially packed for the 4th of July fireworks but most weekdays it is a peaceful place to enjoy lunch or a quick stroll. The majority of the park is currently closed for improvement projects which should be completed this summer and I am looking forward to seeing the result. read more

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Nice place to relax with the family or just to gather your thoughts or have lunch . My wife and me happened to be in Lodi and found this place read more

A perfect place to enjoy a warm afternoon with family members of all ages. My family and I brought a picnic, small speaker and sunscreen and played in the water all afternoon. There's kayaking, bbq grills and a kiddie pool, best of all the weather in Lodi is often much warmer than the bay fog, its perfect if you're wanting a proper sunny summer afternoon, sans the fog. read more

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Very pretty place. We like the trail. Lots of squirrels and deer. The loop is about 1.5 miles. There are clean bathrooms near the entrance. Plenty of parking. Some homeless people so keep your vehicles locked. $5 entry fee. read more

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Lovely place for a sunset stroll- lots of families here. Easy parking. Lots of geese, some ducks, many people fishing & saw a good sized catch! Ample Picnic tables & benches to chill & some folks swimming or in kayaks. I don't think the water looked clean enough for me to want to swim - but it was good to just be near. Nice flowers planted out front & some educational signs about the water supply and region. One of the restrooms was cordoned off & they provided ports potties but it was quite smelly. read more

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It's okay, I hope they did something like add soap to the bathrooms and toiletries that will actually spin; with that 2 mill dollars they put into renovations. read more

Lodi Lake - It's okay, I hope when I go back. The water is clean unlike when I would walk and see a bunch of trash collected on the side of the water - Lakes Near Me - Lodi, California

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Came today to bbq and drink a little, make sure you bring a cart or wagon for your belongings it can be a bit of a walk if your doing it on the trail. Also the bees are attracted to the food but if you sit by the water they won't bug you. Plenty of shade. It's a pretty good spot if you wanna get outside and relax. Romantic if your with your partner. read more

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It's a beautiful place to go rent a kayak for an hour and just enjoy the view. Would highly recommend. read more

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The city has made a very nice recreational park around Lodi Lake, which is more of a large pond than the lake. However, it has walking paths all around it and there is a nature trail as well. However, be warned that although dogs are allowed to walk around the park lake, they are not allowed on the nature trail even on leash. This is a disappointment to me because I was told they were allowed on leash, and I wanted to walk through a more natural environment. Still, my dog is enjoying the walk, as am I. read more

Lodi Lake - The edge of the picnic area looking over some of Lodi Lake. - Lakes Near Me - Lodi, California

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Had a great time! Beautiful scenery and could have been out there all day. Two hours fly when your having fun ! The boats were awesome and the instructions clearly given. Great guest services for all ages. Thank you and I will see you soon. read more

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Lodi lake... Nice! http://www.lodi.gov/1111/Lodi-Lake-Beach Clean... Well maintained... Wonderful for the kids. Plenty of shade. Wading pool for the kiddos. Maintained beach area with sand. Peaceful... I had a wonderful day! read more

Best place to take your girlfriend, family, kids etc. water is warm and plenty of chill spots near the water. There's paddleboarding, kayaking, small hike, swimming and great picnic areas. read more

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Trash everywhere. Can't take your dog. Can't swim unless in designated swimming area. Dead fish ?? like hundreds of dead fish! Like somebody dumped oil in the lake or acid that caused a bunch of fish to die. Don't understand the point of a lake that you can't use. I guess you just have to "observe" the water/trash/dead fish to enjoy it. read more

The website says dogs are welcome and when We got there they explained dogs are not allowed after we drove over an hour to meet with family there. The girl working the front was rude. And didn't not even try and help with any information of where we could take the dogs. Poor customer service but what can you expect read more