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Fun Things to do in Stockton, Lodi and San Joaquin County |
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The San Joaquin Valley has outstanding recreational opportunities.
All the communities are within close proximity to world famous scenic
attractions including the California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and
Yosemite National Park. The communities offer many local recreational
opportunities such as professional sports teams , an olympic size ice rink,
and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water
skiing, sailing and other water activities. There are also many
opportunities to enjoy music, theater, dance, literary events, and other
cultural and entertainment activities throughout the year. Stockton has its
own symphony and opera company and hosts the popular Asparagus Festival
annually.
Arenas
Events
Museums:
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Children's Museum
of Stockton, 402 W. Weber Ave, Stockton, Ca - This museum provides an
interactive environment in which children can learn about the world. Kids can
explore a miniature hospital, a fire truck, a police car, a helicopter and more,
Workshops in art, dance, music and science are offered during the summer. Call
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 The Haggen Museum.
1201 N. Pershing Ave. Exhibits include decorative arts, 19th century paintings
by American and European artists, and one of California's most extensive
collections of Native American baskets. The vehicle gallery includes 19th
century fire engines. Early industrial and agricultural equipment can be seen in
Holt Memorial Hall, which was named for the Stockton industrialist, Benjamin
Holt, developer of the Caterpillar tractor. The Jennie Hunter rooms and parlors
are reminiscent of the Victorian age, while the Pioneer room traces Stockton's
development from the Gold Rush to the 1980's, and a gallery of storefronts
re-create an early 20th century California Town. The California Room highlights
the region's impact on the state's history. |
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Historical Museum |
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Snake Museum |
Nightspots
Parks:
San Joaquin Parks and Recreation
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Caswell Memorial State -The
park is located along the Stanislaus River near the town of Ripon,
California. The park protects a fine example of the threatened and still
declining riparian oak woodland, which once flourished throughout
California's Central Valley. Caswell is home to several endangered
animal species, including the riparian brush rabbit which is not known
to occur anywhere else.
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Dos Reis County Park - Tucked in along
the San Joaquin River, Dos Reis features 26 R.V. campsites with full hook-ups
and shower facilities - 890 W. Dos Reis Rd.,
Lathrop (Off Interstate 5 just west of Lathrop).
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Mandeville Tip County Park |
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Manteca Waterslide - The Manteca Waterslides and Oakwood Lake campground officially closed their doors on Sept. 26, 2005.
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Meyers Park |
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Micke Grove Country Park - A gem with
plenty of amenities, this 258-acre oak tree park features Micke Grove Zoo -
11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi (Off Highway
99, west of Armstrong Rd. exit and follow the signs).
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Mossdale Crossing: A large, two-lane boat
ramp with floating dock is the striking feature of this park, located between
Tracy and Manteca off I-5. Mossdale's ramp offers access to the San Joaquin,
Middle and Old Rivers. Shaded picnic areas and a children’s playground complete
the facility.19091
S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop.
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Oak Grove Regional Park - 180-acre park
situated in a beautiful oak-forest setting has features the whole family will
enjoy - 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton
(Directly east of I-5 at Eight Mile Rd.).
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Stillman Magee Park: Offering the last public access to the Mokelumne River before the city of Lodi, Stillman Magee -
23801 N. Mackville Rd., Clements
features water rafting and swimming, picnic tables, barbecues and fishing at the
river's edge.
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Westgate Landing:(located along the San
Joaquin River), boasts 14 R.V./tent campsites (no hook-ups available), 15799 N. Glasscock Rd., Lodi (North of Highway 12
near Terminous).
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Woodbridge Wilderness Area:
1/4 mile of Mokelumne River frontage, this park is
accessible from River Meadows Drive in Woodbridge. This natural area features a
riparian environment where fishing enthusiasts catch Trout, Black Bass and
Catfish.-
301 E. River Meadows Dr., Woodbridge
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Performing Arts
Radio & TV
Restaurants
Shopping
Sports
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San Joaquin / Stockton Sports - Stockton is home to the Stockton Ports Professional Baseball Team, which play at the waterfront Stockton Ballpark, the Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey Team, the California Cougars Professional Indoor Soccer Team, and the Stockton Lightning Professional Arena 2 Football Team which all play at the 10,000 seat waterfront Stockton Arena.
Stockton Ports Baseball |
Things to Do
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The Clever Planetarium features a Spitz 512 prime sky instrument nicknamed Herman, which projects the stars on a 33 foot aluminum dome. This instrument can show the sky of any datexpast, present or futurex from any location on Earth. All the motions of the planet Earth can be simulated and accelerated so that days, years, centuries or a millennia can be made to pass before the viewers’ eyes in a matter of minutes. |
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Delta Waterways
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Golf San Joaquin County is also home to
many beautiful private and public golf courses including Brookside Country Club,
Home of the Canadian Tour Northern California Classic, The Reserve at Spanos
Park, Stockton Golf and Country Club, and the City of Stockton Public courses,
Swenson, Van Buskirk, and Lyons. |
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IMPACT Teen Center |
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Parachute Center Parachute Center, P.O. Box 423, 23597 N. Hwy. 99, Acampo, Ca. Ph. (209) 369-1128; Fax: (209) 366-0235 |
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Micke Grove Zoo:
Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre Zoo with
mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Micke Grove Park also
features a Japanese Garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum,
Funderwoods Amusement Park and picnic shelters in a beautiful oak grove
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Movie Theatres |
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Pick your Own.org
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Sailing on the Delta |
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Winery Tours The Central Valley, California's agricultural heartland, is actually 2 valleys that stretch almost 500 miles down the center of the state. The Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley are bordered on the east by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and by the Coast Range to the west. The total acreage under wine grape cultivation in the
Central Valley dwarfs all other California regions |
Transportation to San Joaquin
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About Our San Joaquin Communities
Beyond San Joaquin
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Stockton recreation has undergone a tremendous expansion and
has aggressively revitalized its downtown
recreation. Projects in the downtown area along the waterfront include an indoor arena, baseball stadium, hotel. The arena hosts
four major sports teams: California Cougars Soccer, Stockton Thunder Hockey, Stockton Lightning Arena2 Football, and the Stockton
Ports Minor Baseball Team, (see sports page), Stockton is also constructing retail and entertainment
centers at the gateways of the city. The 16-screen City Centre Cinemas was completed in December 2003.
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