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    Banner Island Ballpark

    4.2 (66 reviews)

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    Paul W.

    This is an excellent park to catch a ballgame. It's right near the river and downtown. The park itself is nice and has various food and merchandise vendors to choose from. The atmosphere is always family friendly with something for everyone and people are always in great spirits. Kind of prefer this atmosphere compared to a major league ballpark tbh.

    Shelby G.

    On Sunday, 01.07.2024, my sister and I attended the 2023 Stockton Lights Festival, Magic Forest exhibit at Banner Island Ball Park. The ball park is home of the Stockton Ports, minor league baseball team affiliated with the Oakland A's. The park is conveniently located, has parking in front of the entry as well as an adjacent parking garage. $15 for parking. I ordered tickets on line for the 2023 Stockton Lights Festival, Magic Forest exhibit. This event runs through Sunday, 01.14.2024 with hours starting at 5:00pm to 9:30 or 10pm. Cost for event without ticket insurance was $25 per person for adults. Insurance was about $7 per ticket, eg in case it's raining I could get my money back. All staff we encountered at the ticket office, entry to park security personnel, throughout the exhibit and including maintenance staff in the restrooms were friendly, helpful and professional. Bathrooms were super clean. The grounds were super clean, raked, spotless. The light exhibit was in the middle of the ball diamond. There were plenty of lights, exhibits, music, dry ice bubble machines, interactive activities and an acrobat show. What a wonderful time we had. This is definitely fun and appealing to all age groups. It's accessible to everyone including wheelchairs, strollers, slow walkers and definitely kid friendly. This is totally worth the fee, and I'm glad we waited until after Christmas. Very little crowds, friendly crowds.

    The main gate.
    Becky E.

    Perfect place to take in a professional baseball game. The Stockton Ports are the Single A affiliate of the A's. There are no bad seats here and tickets are affordable. They have a clear bag policy so be prepared !

    Behind the plate
    Scot M.

    Great spot to catch a game. My first time here. Nice little pro shop and traditional food... nachos, dogs, beer. Very clean park, love the scoreboard. Active staff here interacting with the fans. I will be back.

    The park from section 107
    Byron B.

    Nice park, friendly staff and very clean. The stadium gets some evening breeze to help it cool down on those summer nights. This is a great place to watch some ball and not spend an arm and a leg like the mlb teams....

    View from center field
    Michael J.

    Took in the Fourth of July game, so we could enjoy a fireworks show for the holiday. Excellent show! It was at least ten minutes and was quite impressive! Again, this place does offer reasonable ticket prices, $16 for right behind home plate, second row. I'm withholding stars because the food hasn't improved, and competency is sorely lacking. They couldn't handle a crowd of 3,400. Concession stands were way over-matched, with waits too long and running out of product, like popcorn! Really? Couldn't believe it. And there was no organization or direction provided to aid in clearing the parking lot afterwards. It was a complete cluster of a mess and took forever and no traffic police or personnel directing the heavy traffic. I've gotten out of Candlestick Park more easily in the day.

    Port side left
    Ann G.

    If you're ever in Stockton and have a hankering to watch a ballgame, be sure to drop by Banner and watch the Ports. The fans were super nice, restrooms were clean, people were beyond friendly, and there weren't any lines for any of the amenities. We made the mistake of purchasing our tickets online via the website and ended up paying way too much for tickets. If you're going to go, pay the minimum and sit anywhere and everywhere around the stadium. You're allowed a bunch of leeway. The really cool part about this place is that they have quite a number of seats with great views. You can sit out on the grassy patches, dugouts, bar areas, ice cream areas, etc. You name it, you can sit there! Overall, had a blast watching the Ports and getting my Running Gus ball cap! Pro Tip: Make sure to meet Ice Cream Dan. He's the best!

    Gregory S.

    This review applies only to the availability of water for personal water bottles. We are trying to eliminate the use of plastic bottles by bringing our own water bottles. Water is available at the ballpark from drinking fountains that appear to be well maintained. The big plus is the availability of ice. There are several concessions that will fill your water bottle with ice. You then take the water bottle to a drinking fountain to fill it with water. What would be really nice would be water stations that dispense ice and filtered chilled water.

    Great view in section 103 front row!
    Jenny P.

    Home of the Single A Oakland A's affiliate Ports, this is a great little ballpark in the heart of Stockton. It's in the same parking lot as the arena where the footie and hockey teams play. There's parking on the streets nearby as well, if you dare... My bf kept asking me what I thought of the neighborhood we parked in. I don't know. There was a house with three sleepy kitties on the porch. I've seen worse. If you've always wanted to catch yourself a foul ball, this minor league park is the place to do it. Don't be all up in your smartphone too much. You might get beaned in the head. Jus' sayin.' Banner Island puts you up close and personal with the game. I've never had closer seats to the action, even at Raley Field, where our Triple A San Francisco Giants affiliate Sacramento Rivercats play. My friend, my dude, and I only paid about $10 a person for front row seats in left field. What a steal! My word of advice is the prepare like you would for a game in the city. It was 57 degrees last night and even in a hoodie, I was chilly. Could have been my birks and the giant holes in my jeans. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. The ballpark is on the port and the delta breeze does blow. And blow. They offer good food options, and on the cheaper side, too. Churros. Big ol' cans of Modelo. Deep fried asparagus! Keep in mind not all kiosks accept cards, and there is no ATM in the park. I also enjoyed Announcer Dude, who dropped a Gladiator reference when the Ports beat the Lancaster Jethawks last night. Niiiiice.

    Banner Island
    Tony A.

    In 1888, Banner Island was a place known as "Mudville." On April 28, 2005, "the new" Banner Island Ballpark opened with a game during which the Stockton Ports defeated the San Jose Giants 7-4 in front of a sellout crowd. This April (2009) will mark not only the ballparks 5th anniversary, but the Oakland A's, Single A affiliated Stockton Port's 5th anniversary as well. If you ever in the mood for really cheap and great time out, this is the place you want to be. The ballpark resembles that of the major league park, but unlike the major league parks, no matter where you sit, your in the best seats. I have enjoyed both major and minor league baseball for years. I have been a season ticket holder of both the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants, but neither of those teams or ballparks can compair to what the minors offer - ACTION!! More personal, less expensive and closer to the action.

    Runnin Gus of the Stockton Ports! (Treasure!!!) Mahalo
    Jeffery A.

    "Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out." Thayer's infamous poem "Casey at the Bat" penned in the San Francisco Examiner (June 3, 1888). Did you know Stockton was once called Mudville? (Of course you did, cause you're smart) That in the same year, 1888, Stockton's baseball team (playing in a park on Banner Island) won the California League pennant with a record of 41-12? That Stockton has a Oak Park? (Where from the pics on Yelp there appears to be neither toilet paper, nor a hair dryer). That Stockton has the claim as asparagus capital of the world (disputed, of course). That the Stockton Ports (class A) are the affiliate of the Oakland A's and play at Banner Island Ballpark? and same team embraces themselves (yearly) as the "Mudville Nine". That the Gallbladder stores excess bile. I looked all that up...I'm not that smart. Yelp is a damned funny thing. ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... The grass is green; the drinks flow, there's Ice Cream Dan too. The Boy of Summer play at Banner Park, where the Ports are in second place, it's the first half of the season, and only Modesto to chase. So there is hope in Mudville, of this I am sure, for class A ball is for youngsters, the simple and the pure. True Friends are rare to find, that is surely true, and every time I don o'l running Gus, it'll make me think of you. (and the Stockton Ports! Go Ports!!!!) Mahalo my friend. Aloha

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    Cheap seats, decent beer and a hot dog! Can't go wrong at the end of the night with a helmet ice cream! Go Ports!

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    2.9
    (14 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I've been here a few times for sports events and, most recently Jo Koy and it's a solid experience…read moreevery time. They have a good set up for merch and food and have an easy entrance process. There is also a large parking garage next to the arena that I believe is theirs and the walk from the garage to the arena is a pretty short walk. The seats are standard, with plenty of room in the aisles and I liked our seats at the Jo Koy show, which were in the last row of our lower-level section but had a big space at the end of the row next to the wall, where you can set down bags or extra stuff. The food is decent, standard arena food and gets the job done. Thanks!

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    Bob Hope Theatre

    4.1
    (79 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    The Bob Hope theater is an amazing building. It's full of history and from the looks of it, it has…read morebeen maintained well! The acoustics from the Swan Lake Ballet production were phenomenal. My daughter who is 6 six years in ballet training has now moved to pointe technique level this year and was amaze with the Swan Lake production. Theater location is in the heart of downtown Stockton. Plenty of street paid parking but I chose to have a little more security/surveillance parking 1 block away from the venue that cost $20. The parking lot is very small, and the attendants were very friendly but limited parking spaces. I suggest getting there early as the good parking fills up. The people working at the theater were very professional and welcoming. The ushers helped walk you to your seats. They sell drinks but I'm not sure if they sell a variety of food. I see people only with popcorn and candy treats. They also have an adult beverage bar. Con: While the show is going on, please do not allow people to come and be seated. Allow for production breaks in between, I know they have them. Everyone is standing up every 5 minutes allowing people to be seated through-out the show. Patrons please be on time it's not the movies or ball game! Lol Awesome venue will be back!

    Went to this theater for a standup comedy show. I love how beautiful the architecture is from…read moreinside. Took me to Europe! All seats are put in a decent way - even the corner seatings don't miss out. I bought seats for the middle column a little before the balcony and it was perfect! Plenty of restrooms and not too difficult to find parking - street parking and there are a couple of garages nearby. My only shock was there was no heating inside the theater during December and it was super surprising. Glad I was all bundled up that night!

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    Stockton Ports Professional Baseball Club

    Stockton Ports Professional Baseball Club

    3.9
    (54 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    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.

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    Klein Family Field

    4.5
    (4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Shoutout to Stockton, CA…read more Stockton is home to one of the oldest universities in the United States, the University of the Pacific (UOP) . The baseball team plays in the NCAA Division I, West Coast Conference. Klein Family Field is UOP's baseball stadium. The stadium is less than 8 minute drive off Interstate 5, West Alpine. The games are open to the public to attend. I try to attend a game or two each season. Other schools in their conference includes Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, and CSU Sacramento. Occasionally they play demo games against the Pac 12 schools such as UC Berkeley and Stanford. The Klein Family Field is a 2500 seat baseball stadium. The stadium has foldable individual seats which surprisingly are comfy. The admission is all general admission, first come first serve seating. Tickets can be bought online or at the box office on game day. Ticket pricing increased from last year by a third. Children (ages 5-12) is $10, seniors (60+ years) /staff/faculty $13, and adults $15. Parking on the weekends is free. But check before you go, as things may change. The field is beautifully maintained. Natural grass, looks full and green. But by golly, they do have to do more to maintain the entire infrastructure. The public women's restroom was in bad state from the start of the game. The toilets smelled of stale urine. The floors and stalls were dirty, and two of the three sinks automated water dispensers were broken. Hubs stated the men's restroom also smelled awful like backed up sewage.

    1st trip to this little gem tucked in on the southwest corner of the University of the Pacific…read morecampus. Went last night to watch Lincoln and St Mary's in a sectional playoff game, it is oriented similar to Banner Island Ballpark, with excellent field views, and parking right across the street. Only drawback was the fact that the only concessions open were in the Spanos center, about 2 minutes walk. A warm early summer evening, a fun crowd (packed with parents and kids. a great place to watch a ballgame.

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    Path to the ball field.
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    Stockton Heat Hockey Club

    Stockton Heat Hockey Club

    4.2
    (17 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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

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    Kids Club Skate with the team 2015-16
    Kids Club Skate with the team 2015-16
    Lodi Parade of Lights 2015
    Lodi Parade of Lights 2015
    $1 hot dogs $1 sodas and $1 popcorn  for 12/2/16!!!

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    $1 hot dogs $1 sodas and $1 popcorn for 12/2/16!!!

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