Rotary and Lodi Lake
The Rotary Area at Lodi Lake is a dedicated section within Lodi Lake Park, located at 1101 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA. This area is designed for community gatherings and features amenities such as BBQ facilities, electricity, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, and picnic tables. It is also rentable for private events, although RV camping is currently unavailable in this section[1][8].
The Rotary Area is closely associated with the local Rotary clubs, especially the Lodi Tokay Rotary and the Lodi Rotary Club. These organizations are deeply involved in community service and frequently use Lodi Lake as a venue for events and fundraisers. Notable examples include:
The Lodi Craft Beer Festival, hosted by the Lodi Tokay Rotary, with all proceeds supporting the ongoing preservation of Lodi Lake and other charitable causes[5].
The FUSION Music Festival, a collaborative fundraiser between Lodi’s Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, held at Lodi Lake and benefiting local nonprofits such as the World of Wonder Science Museum[7].
Annual events like Oktoberfest, which bring the community together at the lake for food, music, and games[5].
The Rotary clubs’ involvement helps maintain and enhance the park’s facilities, ensuring that Lodi Lake continues to be a vibrant community resource. If you are interested in reserving the Rotary Area for a group event, it offers features like a large picnic shelter with six 10' tables, a group BBQ, fire pit, and horseshoe pit. Note that parking is not included with the reservation and additional fees may apply for certain activities[8].
Overall, the partnership between Rotary and Lodi Lake exemplifies the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” by supporting both the preservation of the lake and the enrichment of the Lodi community[2][5].
Sources
[1] Facilities • Rotary Area - City of Lodi https://www.lodi.gov/facilities/facility/details/Rotary-Area-35
[2] Lodi Tokay Rotary Chapter | Lodi, California https://www.loditokayrotary.com
[3] Facilities • RV Camping-Rotary Area - City of Lodi https://www.lodi.gov/facilities/facility/details/RV-CampingRotary-Area-68
[4] Lodi Rotary Club 583 https://www.lodirotaryclub.com
[5] Events - Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club https://www.loditokayrotary.com/events
[6] Lodi Rotary Club, 1330 W Oak St, Lodi, CA 95242, US - MapQuest https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/lodi-rotary-club-453503681
[7] Lodi's Rotary & Kiwanis Clubs Kicking Off Tribute Band Fundraiser ... https://www.wowsciencemuseum.org/lodi-rotary-kiwanis-kicking-off-tribute-band-fundraiser-for-the-wow-at-lodi-lake/
[8] Picnic Area - Lodi Lake Rotary Whole - ACTIVENet https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lodipandrhss/reservation/search/detail/11?onlineSiteId=0