American Legion Park is probably the iconic park of Stockton. I'm not saying it's the best park,…read morebut it is the park that most resembles "old" Stockton in that the entire city used to congregate here for the 4th of July decades ago. First, Stockton wasn't always on the wrong side of a population 350k or more. I remember when we were about half that in the early 80's. This park was the premiere location to hang out and just relax. There really isn't much for facilities here. There is basketball, a kids playground and that's about it. The grassy bank protecting the 'hood from flooding is kinda cool because it provides an interesting pathway around the park and the Smith Canal. There are some concrete tables and benches if you want to throw a quick BBQ or just share some beers during COVID. You can fly a drone and get some great pics of Stockton from about 500 feet. You can throw a frisbee and lose in said Canal. You can talk a dog for a nice walk around and double back or shoot all the way to Pershing and make a loop. In short, this isn't the largest, most beautiful, or even the best facilites, but the location matters and this place used to the heart of Stockton when times were a lot better (kid of the 80's, greatest decade ever)!

Going to this park was nostalgic. I used to go to this park all the time and fish a long time ago…read more It was surprisingly quiet, I don't know why but I thought it would be more active. I visited this park on mother's day. They do have lots of green grass area, a lake or the pond ...I don't know if that's the body of water from the delta. Anyway, it's a cool spot to take the family to, if you don't want to go to the sometimes overcrowded Victory Park down the street.

This review is to simply state that my young nephews were sad to see this location closed for…read moreconstruction and that the splash pad was not in service despite the website saying it was open. Why work on this during the summer months when kids are off school? We had to drive around to find another location but all Lathrop park splash pads are not working or out of service. Sad...Has potential though. Nice large grass area and restrooms nearby.

Great neighborhood park with a Splash Pad, playground, baseball fields, basketball court, exercise…read morearea, paved paths, gazebo picnic areas, couple of small BBQ's AND restrooms which is rare in most parks around here. There's plenty of handicap parking. Parking is also right next to the playground, splash pad, basketball courts and picnic area. It gets busy on the weekends; however, the weekends it's mostly the locals only. When it's crazy hot and you're tired of being inside and you want an alternative to the rivers, this is a great local option that's FREE as in paid for by our taxpayers $.

First time here and we had such a great experience! The space is nice and spacious with plenty of…read moreroom for little kids to play and explore. My 3 1/2-year-old had so much fun and played for a good hour and a half without getting bored. We came right when they opened on a weekday, so it wasn't busy at all, which was perfect. They also have a snack area and a separate area for smaller kids and toddlers to play safely. Everything felt very kid-friendly and comfortable. My daughter was already asking to come back before we even left! We'll definitely be returning.

Great concept and the staff was nice, patient and helpful. I had my three grandchildren, the…read moreyoungest couldn't keep up with the older two so I took him to the baby section. He didn't want to stay there too long, so I almost couldn't keep up with him. :) Staff suggested a great place to sit so I could feel comfortable seeing all three of them. But honestly, it wasn't even necessary, it's cozy and safe, so you can see almost all the way around. Best money I've spent for the kiddos in a while, oldest (5, the middle (4) and the youngest (1 1/2) were all entertained and nobody wanted to leave - they could have stayed all day! I love this place for us grandparents. Kids already asked me when we are going again, music to ears, I'll be back.

Extremely spacious park with lots to do! I enjoy coming here to play tennis or catch with the…read morefamily. Lots of shade when the weather is cooler. Benches, big trees and bathrooms. The only downside: We recently took our two dogs here to play fetch and walk around and not even 5 minutes in they were full of ticks/fleas. Obviously it's not a dog park and is open to start cats and dogs but the amount of fleas/ticks that were on our pups was just wild to me. Our pups were rolling around the grass because they were so uncomfortable. We immediately went home and treated them. THIS IS NOT A PARK TO WALK YOUR DOGS NOR PLAY CATCH!!! BE CAREFUL.

No bathrooms! Such a nice park for kids. Nice fields and playground, but what are you supposed to…read moredo when your kid has to use the bathroom?

We lived in Oakley and this park is just a couple of miles from our place. It's at the corner of O'…read moreHara and Adams Lane in Brentwood. This place is huge and has two sections for kids (small and big kids) The playground is safe and the floor has rubber matting in case the kids slip. There's also a small rock climbing section and a covered patio for birthday parties. You have to reserve the patio for any events though. This is a nice and spacious place for kids to play and run around.

The playground has a super cute red barn/farm theme with slides, climbing areas, toddler-friendly…read moresections, shaded seating, and lots of open space to run around Very clean and newer park -- perfect spot to relax after U-pick! Such a fun and easy family day in Brentwood

Great park three tiers to play with big slides and plenty other fun adventurous toys to play on not…read moremuch shade on a sunny day so be prepared to soak up the sun

Beautiful park nestled between the rocks by a stream. Kid loves it, good facilities, clean. Strong…read morerecommend.

One of the our best park in Lodi. Our kids liked this place . We went to there every week but we…read morealways enjoy here .

This was my first time visiting this park. As we were celebrating an adult birthday. It is located…read moreoff of a busy road within the town of Lodi money in the market as I can also see or from what I can tell there has been a lot of upgrades done to this specific park. I will say that when we pull dad to reserve our spot there are a few homeless people that called this area their home but they did not bother anyone during the duration of the park being utilized. Was definitely well visited by many families and their kids this past weekend. They do not have a common area grill so you would need to bring your own. There are public restrooms for the most part was semi-clean. Overall the appearance of the park was well-kept.

Went to Peek-A-Boo Factory in Livermore on the Sunday before Memorial Day and surprisingly it was…read morenot packed at all, which honestly made the experience way more enjoyable. I was nervous about bigger kids accidentally pushing my baby while running around, but it felt comfortable and manageable the whole time. The slides and play structures were really cool and my little one had such a fun time running around and exploring. I especially appreciated that they have a separate toddler/younger kids area which made it feel safer and less overwhelming. As a parent, I noticed the staff did a good job keeping things organized and the overall environment felt pretty clean. There were also plenty of places for parents to sit while still being able to watch their kids play, which I appreciated. But it's either my hubby, I, or the both of us with my baby the whole time. Parking was easy too and check-in was pretty smooth. I do wish the place was a little bigger, but I also understand indoor playgrounds are probably expensive to maintain and operate these days. Overall, it was a fun experience and my baby left tired and happy which is always a win. Would definitely come back. Just wish there was a location closer to Morgan Hill!

We chose to visit Peek-a-boo Factory on a Thursday afternoon, and it turned out to be a fantastic…read moreexperience! The space was spotless, and since it was pretty empty, the boys had plenty of time to enjoy both rooms without any rush. I really appreciate that shoes aren't allowed inside the play areas -- it helps keep everything nice and clean, making the whole visit even better.

I was riding my bike and stopped in to pay but come to find out , bikes are free ! I rode around…read morethis beautiful park and it was amazing!!! It was full of flowers and wild life! Looks like you have to reserve picnic sites but plan accordingly, I rode up on a Garden Club having a flower show in one of the buildings, I went in and was welcomed with open arms. The flowers were amazing! Their meeting was going to start so I left and rode over to the beautiful rose garden! Highly recommend

So many activities to do here. They have a Japanese garden, zoo, museum,rose garden, and tons of…read morespace to place games and have picnics or parties. Pickle ball, valley ball, tennis...need I go on? Great park for all activities.

Victory Park is one of the nicer parks in Stockton, I usually come here when I want to take my dog…read morefor a walk and I'm in the area. The park has plenty of open green space, mature trees, and shaded pathways that make it a pretty easy walk even on warmer summer days like today. It has a really chill vibe and there is usually a good mix of people and families hanging out in and enjoying the space. There's a lot of community in this area and it definitely shows at the park. It's been a while since we've visited, and this is my first time here since they reopened the pool last year. It was incredibly busy in that area of the park so we made sure to wander over toward the rose garden where it was much quieter. The roses are in bloom and I took a cute photo of my dog in front of them this afternoon. Even though there were a lot of people at the pool area, the rest of the park had plenty of open space. It can definitely get crowded on the weekends or when there are big events, but typically you can find parking on the street all around the park or in the adjacent neighborhood. Just a few steps away. I did also notice the new self-cleaning restrooms that they installed at the park as we were walking by. You can see the digital displays from the sidewalk, but I did not need to use the restroom so I didn't check them out for myself. It's a very interesting concept however and I applaud the city for doing their part to try to create clean, safe spaces for the community.

Victory Park is the premiere park in Stockton. It has a cool vibe as it now has a community…read moreswimming pool! Tennis or pickleball...yes sir! Basketball with enclosure so you don't have to chase down every stray missed shot, thank you. A nice walkway to run or walk for better health and get your vitamin D from the California Sun...check! Baseball field to sharpen your skills or just get some exercise, or to coach up your little league team...check again. In short, this park has everything including the music in the park series. And if that's not enough don't miss the Haggin Museum which has some nice pieces in there including the stunning painting of Yosemite Valley. I'll be visiting this park frequently over the summer!