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Lodi Lake and Nature Area
Kayak/SUP rentals available at the boathouse
Daily Parking Fees: LODI LAKE
Lodi Resident............ $4 Non-Resident ........... $5 Senior Resident.......... $2 Senior Non-Resident . . . . . $3 Boat Launch............. $13
(includes entrance fees) Lodi Lake Park has a vast selection of activities for all ages. Recreational activities include our 58 acre nature area, Mokelumne River boat tours, picnic rentals, bbq pits, motorized boat launch, and playground. At the boathouse you have the opportunity to rent kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, and pedal boats. Lodi Lake also has a seasonal swimming area with lifeguards on duty to ensure a safe and fun experience.
MOKELUMNE RIVER BOAT TOURS
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lodi Lake and the Mokelumne River aboard our 24’ tour boat. Keep your eyes open for the many bird and animal species that call the lake and the river home. It’s not uncommon to see such species as deer, river otters, great blue herons and many others! Our tour boat is inspected and certified annually through the US Coast Guard. Our Captains possess commercial master’s licenses also through the Coast Guard. The tour boat has a maximum capacity of 10 passengers. 45-minute Mini Tours – Saturdays & Sundays (May 1-Sept 5)/$10 per person. Available weekends only, our mini tours run on the hour between noon and 4pm; must be dockside 15 minutes prior to the hour. Register at the small gate entrance building. 90-minute Chartered Tours – By appointment Only (May – Sept)/$200 for up to 10 passengers. This unique, local excursion is perfect for small groups of up to 10 passengers. Tour day and times can be customized to meet the needs of your group and upon availability of our licensed Captains. Food and beverages allowed.
For more information or to book a tour, please call (209) 333-6742 or email Dan White at dwhite@lodi.gov.
photo credit: Lodi News Sentinel
Tots on the Trail
Bring your nature lovin’ toddler to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and colors of the Lodi Lake Park and Nature Area. Join the Lodi Lake Docents as they teach your little explorer about the world around them, from the tranquil Mokelumne River, to plentiful wildlife that call this area home. Docents will enrich your tot by focusing on the touch, sound, smell, and sight of the world around them. Each week we’ll introduce your child to new, exciting topics. Preregistration is required.
Ages: 2-4 yrs Location: Lodi Lake Amphitheater Instructor: Docent led NEW! Day: Mondays Time: 10-11 Fee: $5 per adult/child pair; $3 for each additional child
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Come, explore, observe and learn in this wonderful natural environment!
Explore the trails that wind throughout the 58-acre site with trained, volunteer Docents who are dedicated to helping visitors understand, love and conserve our natural resources, through education and experience.
Docents lead students on a journey of discovery within oak forests, grasslands and riparian environments.
Students will observe and learn about a variety of habitats, ecosystems, animals and plants. It is the perfect outdoor classroom that supports science and natural history curriculum.
A tour of the Discovery Center allows students the opportunity to view exhibits of animal species of the area.
For more information visit Lodi.gov/PRCS
Book your tour with Docent Coordinator, Natalie Sauerland at nsauerland@lodi.gov or (209) 810-7052
Now booking small group tours!
Book your tour today!
Tours:
Tours begin at 9:30am and last 1.5 - 2 hours
Fees:
$3 per student (LUSD and Lodi area schools)
$3.50 per student (schools outside the city of Lodi) Chaperones are free Regular parking fees apply. Buses are free.
Additional Discovery Center tour option available at no additional cost. Must be booked at the same time as the Nature Area tour to provide proper staffing.
DISCOVERY CENTER
(located just inside the park next to the boathouse)
Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
Follow the trail tour with a visit to the Lodi Lake Discovery Center, where students can learn about river dynamics on a "Mini-Moke" river table, or view the "Dead Zoo," a mounted collection of animal specimens, usually found along the river. The Discovery Center's exhibits offers a docent-led educational nature program. All participants will be required to follow COVID-19 guidelines whilest maintaining 6-foot distance with others. Participants may walk around the museum for no more than 20 minutes.
Lodi Lake and Nature Area Docent Program
Within the 110-acre Lodi Lake Park lies the 58-acre Nature Area. Every year thousands of students and visitors tour the Nature Area with the help of a Lodi Lake Nature Area Docent.
What Docents Do:
The Docents support visitors experiences by sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm of nature and wildlife.
The Docents also use the tour opportunities to encourage students to become better stewards of their environment.
Now, you can become one of these special, unique individuals!
How to Become a Docent:
• Have a desire to share this unique environment with students and other visitors
• Fill out a short application • Pass a fingerprint and background check (paid for by Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept.) • Shadow experienced Docents on the trails • Receive a Lodi Lake Nature Area Docent’s manual with loads of information on the Nature Area
• Lead tours two to three times per month (fall and spring are the busy times) • No prior knowledge of the Nature Area, earth sciences, etc. needed
