Lake of the Pines Association

What Lake of the Pines Association does

Lake of the Pines Association (LOPA) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation organized under California law that governs a private, gated residential community in the Sierra Nevada foothills between Auburn and Grass Valley in Nevada County, California. Established in 1967 as California's first man-made lake community, LOPA is owned and controlled by its member residents through a homeowner-elected Board of Directors, with no parent company or external investment structure. The community encompasses more than 2,000 homes housing over 4,000 residents, and LOPA operates with a staff of approximately 37 employees.

The association's core product is the residential community itself, anchored by a 232-acre human-constructed lake with roughly 5 miles of shoreline, a 19-hole (also referenced as 20-hole) golf course spanning 6,140 yards, a 148-boat marina, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, seven lakeside parks plus two pond-side parks (including a dog park), and multiple sports courts covering tennis, pickleball, bocce, basketball, and volleyball. Two on-site dining venues — the casual Sports Lounge and the upscale Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar — and a calendar of clubs and events complete the recreational and social offering.

LOPA's revenue model is HOA assessments paid by the 2,000+ homeowners, supplemented by amenity revenue from the golf course, marina, and restaurants; specific fee schedules and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is structurally exclusive: non-members cannot access the community without member sponsorship or routing through a local real estate agent with community access, gating both visitation and prospective membership. The website (lop.org), powered by Northstar Technologies club management software, serves as the primary information hub and member portal.

Name

Lake of the Pines Association

Legal name

Lake of the Pines Association

Website

https://lop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake of the Pines Association is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that governs a private, gated residential community of 2,000+ homes and 4,000+ residents in Auburn, California, providing a 232-acre lake, golf course, marina, parks, and dining amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Community Association Management

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAHAB

Homeowners Association (HOA) Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

SECONDARYBPAJAFAH

HOA / Condominium Association Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Homeowners association management
• Residential community amenities
• Gated community services
• Private lake recreation
• Golf and marina operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lake of the Pines Association governs and operates a private gated residential community in Auburn, California, providing member homeowners with shared recreational amenities (a private lake, 18-hole golf course, marina with boat storage, two swimming pools, parks, beaches, tennis/pickleball/bocce courts) and community services funded by annual HOA assessments. The association also enforces community rules, maintains common areas, and runs on-site food and beverage outlets including Lakeside Grill and Sandy's.

Product overview

Lake of the Pines is a private gated residential community association in Auburn, California, established in 1967. The community offers a comprehensive suite of recreational amenities centered around a 232-acre human-constructed lake. The core offering includes residential living in over 2,000 homes across 1.846 square miles. Recreational products include a 20-hole golf course with driving range and pro shop, a 148-boat marina, a Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool, six lakeside parks with beaches and swimming areas, two pond-side parks (including a dog park), and sports courts for tennis, pickleball, bocce, basketball, and volleyball. Dining options comprise the casual Sports Lounge (open 7 days a week) and the upscale Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar (open Thursday-Friday evenings). The community also fosters social connection through various clubs and groups, with a full calendar of events and gatherings throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Lake Access Member-only access to the private lake within the Lake of the Pines gated community for LOPA residents and their guests, supporting swimming, boating, and lakeside recreation.
• Lake of the Pines Golf Course and Pro Shop 18-hole golf course with an on-site pro shop offering tee times, equipment, and golf-related services to LOPA member residents and guests.
• Lake of the Pines Marina Community marina providing boat slips and storage facilities for member residents of the Lake of the Pines gated community.
• Community Swimming Pools Two community swimming pools available to LOPA member residents and their guests for recreational use within the gated community.
• Parks and Beaches Multiple community parks and lake beaches maintained by the association for use by LOPA member residents and their guests.
• Sports Courts (Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce Ball) Tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts available for use by LOPA member residents within the gated community.
• Lakeside Grill and Sandy's Restaurants On-site dining options — Lakeside Grill and Sandy's — available to LOPA member residents and guests within the community.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Lake Las Vegas: Master-planned community in Henderson, NV featuring a 320-acre man-made lake, golf courses, and country club amenities. Highly comparable as a lake-centered planned community with similar amenity structure and member-based access model.
• Lake Wildwood Association: Private gated community in Penn Valley, CA (also in Nevada County) with a man-made lake, golf course, marina, and recreational amenities. Directly comparable due to same region, similar lake-centered community concept, and parallel HOA structure.
• Sun City Lincoln Hills: Master-planned 55+ community in Lincoln, CA with golf, recreation, and country club amenities. Comparable as a Northern California planned community with similar retirement/recreational focus and extensive amenity offering.
• The Villages: Large master-planned retirement community in Florida with extensive amenities including golf, dining, and recreation. Comparable as a large amenity-rich HOA with member-based access and recreation-focused lifestyle, though at much larger scale.
• Catta Verdera Community Association: Private gated community in Lincoln, CA with golf course and country club amenities in the Sacramento foothills region. Comparable as a Northern California planned community with similar recreational focus and HOA governance.
• Serrano Country Club: Master-planned community in El Dorado Hills, CA Sierra foothills with golf course, country club, and extensive amenities. Directly comparable due to similar California foothills location, HOA structure, and country club amenities.
• Blackhawk Country Club: Private gated community in Danville, CA with golf courses, lakes, country club, and extensive amenities. Directly comparable as a Northern California gated HOA with member-based country club, golf, and dining amenities.

Broad incumbents

• Del Webb (PulteGroup): Iconic retirement community brand with multiple US locations featuring golf courses, recreation centers, and country club amenities. Comparable as an established builder/operator of amenity-rich HOA communities for active adults, though at much larger national scale.
• FirstService Residential: Largest residential property management company in North America, managing thousands of HOAs, condominiums, and master-planned communities. Comparable as a major HOA management operator at significantly larger scale.
• Associa: Major community association management company serving HOAs, condominiums, and master-planned communities across the US. Comparable as a leading professional HOA management services provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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