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!

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. :)

This nature preserve was a welcoming alternative when I visited these parts of Lodi. There's a…read moredifferent and very calming energy once entering the canopy of hovering cottonwood and oak trees. Stand still to absorb it. Inside this riparian forest I found all sorts of visual designs and patterns, especially with shades, shadows, and light playing in their space. The only distractions I had were the curious squirrels showing off their acorns. I wanted to touch a tree, but I didn't because the hammock-shaped spiderwebs creeped me out a bit. This area was their home. At first, I intended to chill at the section called Lodi Lake Beach. It was closed off with orange nets. I'm guessing it was for the protection of baby turtles. Hello world, little ones This recreational area has various activities for stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), boating, kayaking, fishing, day camping, sunbathing, picnicking, BBQ, biking, walking, wildlife photography, and people-watching, maybe even more. Other sights to see are their garden beds, lots of cool birds, and friendly squirrels. Here's a great escape from a routine work week!

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.

This is our go-to park because it has everything a kid could possibly need for all different…read moreages!!! There's a full basketball court, a good size playground,a huge grassy area for soccer or whatever, and a baseball diamond. A huge plus is there are bathrooms opened!!!

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 .

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.

There are lots of great places to take your dog in this area, but Beckman Park is one of our…read morefavorite. This park offers huge off leash areas for your dog to play and even one specifically for small dogs. We usually let our small dog play in one of the many large areas where bigger dogs are, but on quiet days or days when she's a little more tired, we bring her to the small dog area and she has a blast there too. There are public restrooms and lots and lots of green grass and trees. They offer pet waste bags and there is plenty of room to roam, so even if you have a dog that doesn't come to the park for socialization, there will still be plenty of area for them to run free and have a little solitary fun! There is street parking with good proximity to the many entrances and the fences and gates are secure so you can feel safe. We have never had any issues with other dogs or other pet owners and I highly recommend checking out this park if you have a dog.

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!!