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Lodi Lake offers swimming pool with a sandy beach
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LODI — Lodi Lake recently received high marks from the Sunset Magazine website.“You’ll find clean water and a well-run public beach at this manmade lake fed by the Mokelumne River,” said www.sunset.com on a review of inland beaches in Northern California.From lifeguards on duty to the wading pool for the little kids, Lodi Lake also earned high praises for its setting made up of the surrounding oak trees.No alcohol or glass containers are allowed on this large sandy beach area that officially opens on Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. No floatation devices are allowed nor children in diapers. Instead, these little swimmers are required to wear disposable swim pants available for purchase.Besides swimming – there’s also a tiny tot water feature and spray pool – Lodi Lake is a place for paddle boats and kayaks.Rentals include single-person kayak ($4 per half hour), tandem kayak ($5 per half hour, two people), and paddle boats ($5 per half hour).