I reviewed Peterson Park during the winter, but seeing it again in the summer gave me an even…read moregreater appreciation for it. The mature trees are what make this park so special. Their massive canopies provide plenty of shade and create a peaceful place to relax, even on warm Central Valley afternoons. The park is well maintained, with open green space, a playground, and plenty of room for families to spread out and enjoy the day. Since summer break started, my daughter and I have found ourselves coming here almost every week. Whether we're having a picnic under the trees, watching birds, or simply enjoying the fresh air, it's become one of our favorite summer traditions. Peterson Park is beautiful year-round, but the summer shade from these incredible trees makes it something truly special.

Love love love this park! Recently remodeled. Great toys to play on, a shady bench place plus extra…read morebenches.. they just installed a bbq!! Basketball courts, baseball area lots of grass and always friendly people.. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper.. we are here every week!

I came to Lodi Lake Park on a whim with a friend after waking up to a beautiful day, and it ended…read moreup being exactly what we needed. The entire area is incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The views of the lake are gorgeous, and the sound of the water adds such a calming, almost therapeutic vibe. We walked the full loop around the lake and also explored the nature trails that lead into the wooded areas, which made the experience feel even more immersive. There are plenty of scenic spots along the way to stop, take it in, and just enjoy being outside. It was nice seeing so many other people out walking and enjoying the space as well. The environment felt very clean, safe, and welcoming. It's also dog-friendly, which is a huge plus if you like bringing your pups along for the day. There are a couple of bathrooms conveniently located along the path, and parking is flexible - you can either find street parking or pay to park inside the park. If you're looking for something more active, they also offer kayak rentals. From what I saw, it's around $25 for a single kayak for an hour, and tandem options are available as well. You can check availability and book online. Overall, this is such a great spot to unwind, get some fresh air, and reconnect with nature. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

My family and I really like it here. We've seen many deer and other critters on our walks here…read more Go for a short walk and enjoy nature. :)

Cute park!! Recently remodeled and there is a lot of shade compared to other parks…read more. the bathrooms are disgusting! Bring your own toilet paper because there might not be any!

Update 04-29-2012…read more Biking up Hutchins St past Legion Park, I noticed a Tennis Ball across the street from the Tennis Courts in the Park. Couldn't throw it back... because all the Tennis Players were gone. Took back the brand new Ball to Joe, my Dog.... Kept him busy for hours. Thank you... inept Tennis Players... Original Review 04-01-2008 Where to go to play Tennis in Lodi? And at night? My favorite place is at Legion Park on Hutchins street. There are four courts, AND there is also night lighting! In Lodi, there is also Kofu Park, about a mile West of Legion Park with 5 courts and a couple of tennis hitting walls and courtside bench seating... but Kofu attracts a "different" type of park goer. And Kofu is aimed more for larger group sports activities such as baseball and skateboarding. The second reason why I like this small park is that there is a small grove of tall trees at the West end of the park. The shade produced by those trees is sooooo inviting in the Summer! Just makes you want to set up a hammock and start taking a nap. Kofu Park, on the other hand, looks so HOT in the Summer... There is absolutely no trees... you can't put up trees near a baseball diamond or near a skateboarding course! I've always grown up equating a park with trees! Another reason why I dislike Kofu Park is the Lodi Municipal Garage situated right next to the park! There are City of Lodi vehicles that can include cop cars, city vehicles... essentially anything motorized that is owned by the City of Lodi, that passes right by the Tennis Courts. Sometimes the congestion is awful! Legion Park, also known as American Legion Park, also has a small playground for the little tykes in the family. Other sports activities is a basketball court (enclosed). There is also a picnic / barbecue area (3 picnic tables) for city park picnics or outside get-togethers. I understand that reservations are required, though. More family oriented that most other parks in Lodi, without the vagrancy prevalent in the more isolated parks in Lodi. Small enough that no member of your family would get lost, and more than enough type of activities to keep you busy. Note that night Tennis only until 11pm. Where to play Tennis if all the Tennis Courts in Lodi are filled? Get a list of apartment complexes that have lit courts... just act like you're a resident, and you've got it made!

Bob Johnson park, named for the late city councilman, was opened in 2021. It's around 2 acres and…read morehas a children's play area, covered picnic area and a walking trail around the nice open greenspace. In the evenings you will find area residents walking their pups and on our last visit I saw a bunny that probably hopped over from the one side of the park that is not surrounded by houses. It's a nice little oasis for some respite or play and I would definitely visit more if I lived closer.

One of the our best park in Lodi. Our kids liked this place . We went to there every week but we…read morealways enjoy here .

This was my first time visiting this park. As we were celebrating an adult birthday. It is located…read moreoff of a busy road within the town of Lodi money in the market as I can also see or from what I can tell there has been a lot of upgrades done to this specific park. I will say that when we pull dad to reserve our spot there are a few homeless people that called this area their home but they did not bother anyone during the duration of the park being utilized. Was definitely well visited by many families and their kids this past weekend. They do not have a common area grill so you would need to bring your own. There are public restrooms for the most part was semi-clean. Overall the appearance of the park was well-kept.

A Garden of Enduring Things The garden was quiet in its…read moredesign -- not loud with color or flourish, but steady. Strong. Intentional. Gravel paths raked in soft, looping patterns. Stones are placed like words in a poem. Shrubs and trees are trimmed with a kind of care that doesn't demand attention but rewards it. The koi pond stretched wide before us, its greenish water mirroring the trees above. A red-arched bridge crossed the pond, its reflection curved like a crescent moon. Beneath it, koi swam slowly, their bodies moving with the kind of grace that comes only from age and stillness. Some were huge -- decades old, perhaps -- with glistening scales and slow, mindful movement. Not darting like goldfish, but gliding like something wiser than sound. I stood on the bridge for a while, watching a large golden koi with a scar-like marking across its back. I love the serenity and peace.

Located on the grounds of Micke Grove Park, this Japanese garden is 3 acres which is smaller than…read morethe Japanese Garden in Fresno, but I thought it was quainter and more shaded. I loved the red bridge over the pond and the sounds of the waterfall. It's very calm and meditative to walk around. Besides the pond area there was a large grassy area to walk around as well as a teahouse which looked quite large and was only open for special events. I even saw a cat roaming around here! Maybe he lives in the garden. Micke Grove Park is rather large and has a lot of things going on. I'd recommend the rose garden afterwards which is close to the Japanese Garden.

I was riding my bike and stopped in to pay but come to find out , bikes are free ! I rode around…read morethis beautiful park and it was amazing!!! It was full of flowers and wild life! Looks like you have to reserve picnic sites but plan accordingly, I rode up on a Garden Club having a flower show in one of the buildings, I went in and was welcomed with open arms. The flowers were amazing! Their meeting was going to start so I left and rode over to the beautiful rose garden! Highly recommend

So many activities to do here. They have a Japanese garden, zoo, museum,rose garden, and tons of…read morespace to place games and have picnics or parties. Pickle ball, valley ball, tennis...need I go on? Great park for all activities.

Best dog park around! Water fountain and buckets available plenty of dog poop bags and a nice trail…read morearound the top. There is no other park around it that compares. There are a lot of regulars here with good dogs. There are also a few people who don't know how to pick up dog poop or how to control their dog and she probably go back to their hometown or not come back. But generally, this is the greatest park and they are very good people here!

Wow! This has to be the biggest dog park that I've ever been in. Fenced and lots of grass and…read moretrees. I almost drove by it thinking it was the park itself it's so huge. The only clue was happy happy dogs rolling around in the grass and sunshine. What an amazing place! I wish all cities had such a beautiful place! P.s. and such great fellow dog owners. There were no poop bombs on the ground, the place was clean and kempt.

Loved it. 4 siblings in our 70's had a relaxing walk. The temp was perfect, the exercise…read moreequipment was fun and easy for us to do. We sat in shade on a comfy bench and watched squirrels. Just right for us oldies but goodies.

This park has a walking path and some outdoor exercise equipment which is not common to find in…read morethis area. There are horseshoe pits and game tables but the park is clearly designed for the older population and not for children. When we have visited this park, there tend to be lots of people walking the path for exercise but typically no one using the greenspace as it is smaller than you would find at most parks. There are a few dogs here but all are on leash walling with their owner. There are lots of squirrels and some lovely plants. The noise is minimal even though it is adjacent to a busy area but housing on both sides mean things like arguments and loud gardeners have broken our peace on many occasions. If you are looking for a park with no children in the area, this would be the one.

The park is big and has a separate small dog section fenced off. Not a lot of mud holes for dogs to…read moreget into like the other park in Lodi. Unfortunately, dog parents are not good about picking up after their dogs even though dog poop bags are provided along with plenty of trash cans throughout park. Also, some dog parents are not experienced so sometimes dogs will show dominance and not be corrected. It's unfortunate that a few bad people can ruin the experience for the rest of us considerate responsible dog owners!!

Things to like about Beckman Park as a dog park (big dog area): (1)HUGE. Your pup can run and run…read moreand run. (2) Shade. Plenty of trees on the upper areas of the park for those days when your pup wants to run but you want to loaf in the shade. (3) Huge. Yes, I know I already said it was huge, but it really is. (4) Poop bag dispensers near each of the entry gates. (5) Some users are good citizens - putting found toys (balls, discs, etc) near the gates for their owners to find, randomly filling the water bowls, etc. Things where Beckman Park could be better: (1) Both entries to the large dog area are single gates, so it's easy for dogs to slip past others trying to get in/out, and escape out to the street. (2) The poop bag dispensers are not always stocked, so bring a bag or two of your own, just in case. (3) Some dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, so lawn grenades can be a problem. (4) The park is bisected into an off-leash area and a leashed area, but the dividing line is not fenced. It IS marked by a sign, but my dog can't read. (5) There is no water available in the big dog area for dogs. Hence, the good citizens who provide water randomly. Most of the owners - and dogs - using this park are friendly and easy going. If your dog gets a little rambunctious, a sincere apology is usually all it takes to clear the air. Dogs being dogs, they like to sniff each others' butts and chase each other around, and most owners seem to understand that.