We went Friday evening for The Stockton Ports minor league game! It was about 103°, so just be…read moreprepared to wait in the sun for a bit while waiting for gates to open! We happen to go on a night that they were having a Ports backpack give away and a drone show! We love attending games here. It is such a different atmosphere compared to a MLB game. People are more relaxed, friendly, it's like enjoying a piece of your childhood! Plenty of places to grab drinks, food, beer and even some little baseball helmets with ice cream! We have been before on fireworks night, however, Friday waa a Drone Show! I did not get any pics of the show, it was awesome and perfectly choreographed! A must see! Great atmosphere!

OK SO I am admittedly not a baseball fan but after visiting Banner Island Ballpark to catch a…read moreStockton Ports game, maybe I need to become one! My travel companions are national park people first but baseball aficionados second and they're on a quest to visit as many ballparks as possible. I happily tagged along for this Single-A game, and to my surprise, I absolutely loved it!!! This ballpark is tiny and cute with a cozy feel that makes you feel close to the action no matter where you sit. We even found free street parking just steps away which I would consider a small miracle compared to bigger stadiums. Since we arrived early, one of my friends and I ended up participating in not one but two of the in-between-innings promos and competitions. Did I want to be on the Jumbotron? Not exactly... but when in Stockton, right? I even won a trivia contest and walked away with an adorable little bear which I brought home to give to my friend's son. To top it off, one of my friends got me a baseball for my travel collection and he also gave me the t-shirt he got after winning a blackjack promo, beating the dealer. It was all so fun and silly in the best way. This is definitely a small-town baseball magic that made the whole experience memorable. I think the Ports ended up losing, but oh well! Between the friendly crowd, the quirky promos, and the charm of such a small, intimate ballpark, it was a delightful day. I'm genuinely glad I went and I'd happily come back for another game here!

I spent a recent spring Sunday afternoon at the Banner Island ball park watching the minor league…read moreteam Stockton Ports. They are affiliated with the Oakland As. The weather was great, the stadium is modern, staff was helpful, and the vibe and crowd is family friendly. Just a classic day at the ball park. Memory making day. The Ports had a winning day against the Rancho Cucamonga (RC) Quakes. The RC Quakes are affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. To think that these players may one day play in the Majors, that is pretty cool. Actually there have been many Ports ball players that moved on into the MLB. There is a stadium wall listing the players that achieved that feat. The ball park was built in 2005. Modern design, beautiful minor ball park. It is next to the arena (where the Stockton Kings basketball team plays), the marina is right next to both. The ball park seats 5,000. There are box suites and a connected VIP bar seating that is not open to the general public. All but two concessions closed by the top of the 5th inning. But those two followed suit by bottom of the 7th. The good BBQ was in the VIP section, and that section is locked down. The burgers, dogs, and pretzels at the concession tasted like Costco food court. The stadium is cashless. Tickets range $8- 22 with weekend pricing starting at $16. Parking is $10-15. There is a multistory parking lot between the two stadiums. In addition there were two additional lots, those were surface lots. The mascot, Splash, was present and super eager to take photos with everyone and anyone. He might photobomb your shot. I learned on Sundays, the Ports home game celebrate the Copa de La Diversion identity and they transform into the Stockton Cheladas. What does that mean? They wear a different uniform and colors in partnership with major league soccer to celebrate and connect teams to the local Latino/Hispanic communities. Did you know Stockton is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse large city in the U.S.? It is! 45% of its population identify as Latino.

First time coming to lower level ball park to watch a game. And by lower I just mean not the MLB or…read morethe big leagues. I'm not big on baseball so I'm not sure technically what you'd call them. D league? G league? The Minors? In any case it's my first time at a ball park of that level. It's pretty small compared to the MLB ones I've been to. But that's to be expected. Keeping that in mind, they still had a fair number of food stalls open considering how not packed it was. They had everything from dogs, nacho and tacos to the usual pizza and beer. They had a cute little team shop at one end of the park as well. I can't believe the prices at the team shop though. They were comparable to that of the MLB teams. That was just wild to me. But maybe they don't control the pricing and it's more of a supplier issue? Anyways I liked that that had a bunch of fun little activities and stuff in between innings like races and such. Safety seems to be good priority for them as well. When a foul ball came over into our section someone immediately came over to make sure no one got hit or was hurt. That was definitely a nice touch. One down side was that it was pickleball paddle giveaway night and from what we could tell it didn't look like 1000 people had shown up before us but somehow they ran out. There were supposed to be 1000 from what we were told. Not a huge deal just kind of disappointed for my friend who really wanted one. So this is a benefit of the doubt kind of review as I haven't been to other ball parks of this level for a game. Maybe others are better and some are worse. But to me this wasn't a bad park at all. Maybe didn't blow my mind sure but it defied wasn't bad by my standing.

I have been to quite a few tracks up and down the valley. This was my first time here since the…read moretrack moved to the back and is no longer delta speedway. The seats here are too far back from the track. Atmosphere seems good, I was worried because it's in Stockton and they weren't running people through a metal detector. Food is reasonably priced for this type of venue and tastes decent. It wasn't overcrowded and there was a good color commentator. Other than the seats feeling like they are a mile away from the track and the high $20 entrance fee it was a good experience.

The New Stockton 99 Speedway There needs to be better…read moresafety and security in the grandstands and parking lot tonight after the races I was trying to leave but a newer gmc 1500 pickup truck parked incorrectly blocking my car and many others in. When I asked the driver to move he came at me with a knife and told me he was going to make my fat ass bleed and backed me against my car lucky my door was open and I was able to get inside but he try to hold my door open I was able to get my car in gear and drive off nearly hit two cars. Because of the event I will no longer be going to a track I grew up at and have been going to for my whole life it's no longer safe and honestly hasn't been for awhile. He had the knife with him in the track and he had way too much to drink at the beer booth tonight. There need to be something done before someone get hurt or killed due to these people.

What a sh** show. Follow the rules for everyone! DO NOT BRING FAMILY OR SMALL CHILDREN. They do not…read moreknow what they are doing. I hope someone takes over. The race I saw was chaos that erupted into police called and chaos. The people running this have NO IDEA about professional racing. TERRIBLE!!!

My bf and I had a wonderful time at this free car and boat show taking place at Stockton Sailing…read moreClub this past Saturday, an annual festival filled with friendly people and a carefree atmosphere. There were plenty of vehicles and vessels presented by the Antique and Classic Boat Society, and several car and boat owners we were able to chat with while admiring the lovely displays. Among the various vehicles being showcased, a beautiful green 1959 volkswagen bus stood out to me. And free boat rides were given, so we went sailing on the San Joaquin River, enjoying the cool breeze on the water and learning about the art of sailing while riding a 38ft cruising keelboat. We also grubbed on some snacks while there, delicious steak nachos from El Comal food truck and a cup of seasoned watermelon from the fruit stand. Other food and drink vendors on site included a bbq booth selling yummy tri tip, pizza from Paul's Rustic Oven, a mobile coffee kitchen, and an adorable little snack shack. There were shaded tables and seating on two levels, clean restrooms (with showers) in the Stockton Sailing Club building, and live music to keep us entertained and in good spirits, the band playing classic hits like Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl, Tennessee Whiskey, Wagon Wheel, Hurts So Good, and of course, fitting with the theme, Sailing by Christopher Cross.

Yes, beautiful surroundings. Clean and inviting. Could spend all day at the water. The classic cars…read moreand boat event held each year in June is amazing. Family friendly

Stockton has been my home for live hockey for a long time now. They are home to a minor league…read morehockey team currently known as the Stockton Heat Hockey Club, although I remember them often as the Stockton Thunder. They play their games at the Stockton Arena in downtown with a large parking garage attached to the arena for easy access. This place is just fun. I am a hockey fan, so I enjoy the action on the ice. You can get really close to the action at a fairly low price here, although I prefer sitting a bit higher to see the whole rink. Tickets are fairly reasonable here, especially if you get packages. I can often walk up to the window right before a game and get good seats. Fan experiences here are really great. They have many theme nights including the famous Teddy Bear Toss and other fun promotions. The place is family friendly with lots of children in attendance and a good atmosphere, although fights on the ice are common and encouraged by the fans. Concessions can get a little pricy though. The Stockton Heat manage to create a great product year after year independent of the team's ability. I have seen them in bad years and in good, and minor league teams always suffer since the good players move up fast. Fortunately, I nearly always have a great time, and even a loss is somehow a win.

I loved watching games at Stockton Arena when the Thunder played in the building, but I love the…read moreHeat even more! I live closer to San Jose and should be a Barracuda fan, but I've already become attached to this team! This is fantastic hockey at a fantastic price. If I lived closer to Stockton I'd get season tickets. Every fan, vendor, player, and arena staff that I've met is friendly and interested in the team and the sport. These guys are moving up and down from the NHL, so this is legit hockey. There's so much talent and so many opportunities to see some of the great hockey players of today and tomorrow. There are lots of activities throughout the season, and lots of player interaction with the fans! P.S. try the hot chocolate at the stand by aisle E

This sh!t is fun and cheap. Better hide all those 2 for one coupons from me. Click on the Stockton…read moreRecord photos of the Lightning. You can usually find deals there. Beer is way to pricey though.. Other teams arena are half the price.. Who they think we are watching the Raiders.. AT least you can tail gate there. I would tail gate at that park by there but its so ghetto. I'm already pushing it by parking by there just to save a buck & not pay for parking.. I am just waiting for my window to get busted.

I have only been to one game but it is loads of fun. I urge everyone in the Stockton/San Joaquin…read moreCounty Area to support these women as much as possible.

This team is amazing i have been on this team for 13 years. The girls are a great team. You learn…read moreso much derby on this team. Coaching staff are friendly and awesome always willing to help you learn. Come check it out always recruiting at the san joaquin county fairgrounds.