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!

A great minor league park with all the charms of the minor league. Parking was affordable and…read moreeasy. One person taking cash. One person directed us to our spot. Inside the park was clean. Yes even the restrooms. Concessions were plentiful. Pricing was on par. Food offerings were typical. Beverages were nice and the bar in our area featured cocktails to order with an extra shot for $1. Trust me they get you on the base. lol Between innings entertainment was relatively minor league typical. Good place to take in a game.

Had the pleasure of attending UOP's 2015 Class Graduation on a Saturday in May. Never would have…read moreguessed from the outside that there is a huge stadium in the inside. Man what I get for going to a public state college. Private school is where it is. That stadium was gorgeous. Only down side was that the handicap access wasn't up to par. My mom can barely walk and the only handicap seats are way down on one side of the venue for the graduation set up. Not to mention you have to sit super high up because she couldn't walk down steps. I'm sure there are other options for those with disabilities. She's not in the best of shape but it was just something I noticed from a daughters perspective of where we could sit for her. Too far to walk to sit in seats and too steep to walk down steps. Other than that UOP students are lucky to have such a great facility!

Came here for a graduation and it wasn't bad but the parking situation and traffic control sucked …read more Going into the venue was the easy part .

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!

The old man at the snack bar is crazy. Charging people for a spoon is ridiculous. Yells at kids…read morewhen they are just being kids. I tried to get my wife a fork for the nachos she just purchased. They questioned if I really bought anything. They nickel and dime you for everything. Very horrible business model.

Nice little stadium. 4 ball diamonds spaced relatively closely thus saving need for lengthy…read morewalking between fields or snack bar or restrooms. The inadequate fencing/netting means softballs are often escaping the fields and hitting onlookers...sometimes from behind of the field they are watching (blindsiding). Consequently, a steady cry of "heads up" is heard frequently. The snack bar is woefully inadequate in both items served and hours of operation. So are the restrooms. Ladies only has 3 stalls with 1 or 2 either broken or lacking paper. Seating is ample for each diamond. Playground for tots as well as small picnic area scattered amongst parking spaces. I've seen worse stadiums but I've also seen better. This has minimum required to hold tournaments.

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.

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

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.

From the owner: The Stockton Dirt Track is located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. With Sprint Cars,…read moreModifieds, Bombers, Pro Stocks, Dwarf Cars and B4's racing around the 4/10 of a mile lightning fast clay oval. The exhilaration of fast cars and near wrecks, this racetrack is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Additional family favorites include Monster Trucks and Tractor Pulls spewing smoke and flames with ground pounding, earth shattering excitement!