Oak Grove Regional Park & Nature Center
Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Overview
Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton features trails, playgrounds, fishing (all CA fishing laws apply), disk golf, and paddleboats during the Summer on the weekends. Located near Stockton's Spanos Park West, this 180-acre park situated in a beautiful oak-forest setting is a popular spot for picnics, hosts several annual events and fishing tournaments, and features several amenities.
Oak Grove Lake is a 10-acre lake stocked with seasonal Catfish and Trout and also features paddleboats and aqua cycles available for rent (weekends only April - October).
The Oak Grove Nature Center offers educational programs and exhibits detailing the flora and fauna native to the Park, San Joaquin County and the San Joaquin Valley. Bring the family and enjoy learning about our local wildlife and native plants, view the rocks, minerals, and fossil collection, discover fascinating facts about the Miwok and Yokuts people who lived in California's Central Valley. The Nature Center also offers many activities throughout the Spring and Summer including events and learning stations.
Oak Grove Regional Park includes two nature trails; a 1.5 mile walk among old grove trees plus a 1/4 mile handicapped accessible trail.
Bring your next party out to Oak Grove Regional Park! Rental facilities include the indoor Boat House plus outdoor picnic shelters.
Oak Grove Regional Park also sports an 18-hole disc golf course, children's playgrounds, a youth campground available for youth group camping, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and BBQ grills.
Hours of Operation:
- Oak Grove Regional Park is open daily (except Christmas) from 8:00am to posted closing
- The Oak Grove Nature Center is open Saturdays and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Parking is $5 Weekdays; $6 Weekends; $10 on certain holiday weekends (Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day)
- Pets: $1 (leash required)
- The Oak Grove Nature Center is free
- Fishing for 16+ years is $5 (with valid California Fishing License), 15 and under is free
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Major Events
- Museum
- Sports
Nice park. Be aware of lots of bird shit around the pond. Otherwise a nice place for disc golf and picnic or park day to enjoy the Summer season. Lots of shade from trees. CASH ONLY for entrance fee.
I love this park. It's $5 on the weekdays $6 on the weekend, and an additional $1 per dog. There are some nice walking trails. They aren't too long but its secluded enough that it feels like you're up in the hills. There are a lot of benches, tables for picnics, paddle boat rentals, and geese. Oh my, lots of geese. The goose poop is everywhere so plan to wash your shoes! The old oak trees are awesome. I love taking pics of them in black and white. The large playground area is closed, it would be nice for the kiddies of they would get that up and running.
I visited this park after years. Loved it. The little lake is beautiful. Its a fun place to enjoy nature.
This place is the best. It has a bunch of wild life with a wandering coyote. It has a big bike and walking trail. The staff handle the park very well.
Nice park to take the family, with some small trails. Playgrounds a bit small but does have a nice nature feel
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