Lake Havasu City · Thompson Bay · Lakefront city park
Rotary Community Park
Spend a lazy day on the sand at Lake Havasu City’s largest park: 40 acres on Thompson Bay with a buoyed swim beach, three playgrounds, a big skate park and a two-mile path.
Opens the city’s Rotary Community Park page. Entry and parking are free; only ramada reservations cost extra.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Lakefront city park
40 acres on Thompson Bay with a swim beach
Admission
Free
Ramadas reserve for $26–$40 a day
Hours
Open until 11 pm
City parks close at 11 pm unless otherwise posted
Time needed
Flexible
Free to come and go until 11 pm
Parking
No posted RV spaces
Come in the tow vehicle; north lots to be rebuilt
Pets
No dogs
City code bars dogs here; service animals OK
What you’ll see
Sand, shade and room to roam
Rotary Park is where Lake Havasu City goes to the beach. Bring a chair, claim a picnic table and pick from a swim, a walk or a game of volleyball.
Photo: Dorian Wallender on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Start here
The beach on Thompson Bay
The heart of the park is a sandy beach with a buoyed swim area on Thompson Bay, with picnic areas, fire pits and restrooms nearby. Kayaks and paddleboards can use the non-motorized launch area, and Mobi-mats help wheelchair users cross the sand to the water.
RV tip: dogs aren’t allowed anywhere in Rotary Park, so leave them at camp or head across the channel to the Lions Dog Park at London Bridge Beach.
More to see
- Three playgroundsOne is designed for children with special needs, and swing sets sit next to the volleyball courts.
- Tinnell skate parkAbout 40,000 square feet of skate and BMX terrain, which the city calls one of Arizona’s largest.
- Courts and fieldsSix beach volleyball courts and two bocce courts, first come, first served, plus ball fields.
- Two-mile pathA walking and jogging path with outdoor exercise equipment loops through the park.
Why go
Lake Havasu City’s favorite backyard
The city calls Rotary Community Park its largest and most popular park. It covers 40 acres along Thompson Bay and was dedicated on May 19, 1991, on a stretch of shore that locals once used as an off-road party spot. The London Bridge Rotary Club helped pay for it, giving $10,000 a year for ten years.
The skate and BMX complex, the Tinnell Memorial Sports Park, was completed in October 2013. It is named for BMX rider Patrick Tinnell, who died in Iraq in 2006, and also honors Colin Sasseen.
For RVers it is an easy, free afternoon about 8 to 13 minutes from the RV parks below. Entry and parking are free, ramadas can be reserved, and Google reviewers often mention the sunset views across the water.
Photo: Dorian Wallender on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Why it made our list
- Free entry and free parking
- A buoyed swim beach on Thompson Bay
- Three playgrounds and a 40,000 sq ft skate park
- Six volleyball and two bocce courts
- A two-mile walking path
For RVers
Planning a beach day with an RV
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Come in the tow vehicle
Official pages don’t list RV or trailer parking, and the park’s two northern lots are set to be rebuilt with a 2025 state grant. Bring the tow vehicle or toad, and use the Smoketree Avenue or Park Avenue entrance off AZ-95.
Leave the dog at camp
City code allows dogs in every city park except Rotary Park, with fines of up to $1,000; service animals are allowed. The enclosed Lions Dog Park is across the channel at London Bridge Beach.
Know the beach rules
Glass isn’t allowed in any city park, and alcohol needs an approved permit. Bounce houses and slip ’n slides aren’t allowed on the grass, but bikes, skateboards and scooters are fine on the sidewalks.
Reserve a ramada for groups
Small ramadas are $26 a day and large ones $40. Call Parks & Recreation at (928) 453-8686 at least 10 days ahead, or about 45 days ahead for big groups; the permit is completed at the Aquatic Center.
What visitors say about Rotary Community Park
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 20, 2026.
Lake Havasu City’s largest and most popular park.
City of Lake Havasu City · lhcaz.gov
What visitors often mention
Topics Google reviewers mention most
The lakePlaygroundsSkate parkBeachPicnic tables
Google’s review topics put the lake (114 reviews), the playgrounds (81), the skate park (79), the beach (74) and the picnic tables (53) at the top. Checked October 20, 2026.
Average highs by month
Averages from Arizona State Parks’ Lake Havasu weather table. Monsoon storms from June to September can bring heavy wind and rain.
Good to know
Park entryFree open until 11 pm
Small ramada$26 per day, reserved
Large ramada$40 per day, reserved
Free to useSwim beachVolleyballBocceSkate park
Ramada prices from the city’s facility use fee schedule, effective February 1, 2026. Volleyball and bocce courts are first come, first served. Checked October 20, 2026.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Rotary Community Park
- Address1400 S. Smoketree Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
- HoursOpen until 11 pm
City parks close at 11 pm unless otherwise posted - Phone(928) 453-8686
- RamadasReserve through Parks & Recreation
- Getting thereFrom AZ-95, turn toward the lake on Smoketree Avenue or Park Avenue; both lead into the park on Thompson Bay.
- ParkingFree lots inside the park, with no posted RV spaces. The two northern lots are due to be rebuilt.
Parts of the park can close for big events such as the spring break Teen Break, so check the city’s news page before a holiday visit.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Rotary Community Park
These are the Lake Havasu City RV parks we have visited and written up. All three are within about 13 minutes of the beach.
Lake Havasu State Park
Windsor Beach campground with 54 water-and-50-amp sites, three boat ramps, sandy beaches and lakeside cabins.
Havasu Falls RV Resort
Tidy full-hookup park on AZ-95 with level concrete pull-thrus, a heated pool and a busy rec hall.
Havasu RV Resort
Gated community of owner RV lots rented by the week, month or season, with two heated pools and a chip-and-putt.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Open until 11 pm · Free entry
Ready for a day at the beach?
Bring chairs, shade and plenty of water, leave the dog at camp, and stay for sunset over Thompson Bay.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Dorian Wallender (palms and sunsets; CC BY-SA 2.0) and MarsRover (Thompson Bay; public domain), via Wikimedia Commons, and Susan Weber on Unsplash (skate park and paddleboarding); the images were resized. Video: Living in Lake Havasu on YouTube (park tour). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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