Lodi Lake Park
Hours
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Overview
The man-made lake in Lodi's northwest corner draws some 200,000 people annually. It’s easy to find along the north side of Turner Road east of Lower Sacramento Road and across from the General Mills plant. Enjoy a variety of activities out at Lodi Lake.
Lodi Lake Nature Area Docents offer Nature Programs that focus on topics related to nature and the Mokelumne River area and help provide ongoing education. For more information, contact kgrant@lodi.gov.
Whether it's renting a paddle boat or kayak, taking a guided tour of the Mokelumne River or a kayak lesson, the Lodi Lake Boathouse at Lodi Lake Park has something for you! The Lodi Lake Boathouse is open weekends April through October, and Wednesday through Sunday in June, July and August. Rent paddle boats, single-person kayaks and tandem kayaks for $5 per half hour.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mokelumne River aboard one of the Lodi Boathouse chartered boat tours. The 90-minute trip covers nearly five miles of river on Lodi's northern border. Trips are offered May through September. Food and beverages may be brought on board. There are two boats available to accommodate your needs. The larger boat can hold a maximum of 10 passengers and costs $150 per trip. The smaller boat can hold up to six passengers and costs $90 per trip. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the Lodi Boathouse at Lodi Lake offers 45-minute mini-trips for $7 per person. For more information or reservations, call (209) 333-6890.
Lodi Lake features a large sandy beach area for plenty of fun in the sun. Check out the tiny tot water feature and spray pool. Open Monday-Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fees: $3 adults, $1.50 ages 3-17, 2 & under free. No alcohol or glass containers allowed at the beach. No flotation devices allowed, and no diapers in the water.
Lodi Lake also features a boat launch that is available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The launch fee is $5 per gas-powered watercraft, trailered or not, plus vehicle entrance fee. Non-trailered canoes/kayaks, rafts, remote-controlled boats are charged only the vehicle entrance fee.
Admission:
A fee is collected for vehicle entry into Lodi Lake Park whether or not a gate attendant is on duty. A self-serve pay station is available directly north of the entry gate.
- Annual pass $50 per calendar year (pass hangs from rear-view mirror)
- Lodi residents: $4 daily (non-residents $5)
- Senior 62-over) and disabled (must display disabled parking pass) $2 Lodi residents, $3 non-resident senior/disabled
- Boat launch (per trailer and/or motorized craft) $5 daily. In addition to vehicle entrance fee.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Sports
Friendly people everywhere. The place was clean and there were enough restrooms around the park. Good for walking, biking, relaxing, fishing, and family gatherings and more.
This isn't exactly a 5 star lake (think Tahoe), but it is literally right in the middle of town. How convenient! There's plenty of parking, a boat ramp, family areas, and areas for exploring. There are some shade structures and bathrooms in a couple places. The water is a little murky, but it's warmer than other lakes.
Had a great time. Good parking, plenty of space to load and unload. Park opened at 530am
I grew up going to Lodi Lake. Love this place. Its small, there's a beach too. There's a baby pool that is so sweet n very shallow for the tiny ones. There's a snack bar too, but Cross the street is a killer hamburger place. The lake has been there since the 1800's. Spent many quiet hours enjoying the park too. The lake comes off the Mokelumne river. Great place to sit on a blanket in a breeze off the lake, enjoy a nice quiet lunch. Nap 🥱 or take a nice hike around the quaint lake.
I was there in early June 2024, and it's under construction. You can still find a place to sit and enjoy the swimming area. It has a small parking lot but there's lots of street parking. The only restrooms I saw were the ones in the swimming area and not very clean. A plus side to this place is that they accept credit card to enter the "swimming area." Overall cute place to relax.