Before there was Brookside, Before there was Spanos Park, Grupe Park was the place to hang. It still is. Grupe Park, located in the Beautiful Lincoln Village West, is one of the great parks in Stockton.
Grupe Park has 2 softball fields, a MLB regulation size baseball diamond, Full court Basketball court, tennis courts, play grounds and tons of open space to fly kites, kick the soccer ball around. It has a nice long path to walk, jog or ride you bikes around too.
If you haven’t been there you need to check out the map below and go.
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It’s baseball season! Well, the UOP Tigers are kicking off their season opener at Klein Field starting tomorrow the 18th through 20th. The Tigers are taking on the Kanas St. Jayhawks.
Once again the Tigers will hold Salute the Troops Sundays throughout the season, as the Tigers will don their camouflage uniforms and offer free admission to all members of the military (active or inactive) on each home Sunday date.
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211
Do you like live baseball? How about beer? It’s a good combination, and they can be both provided for you at the San Francisco Giants Irish Heritage Night Family Bus Trip. Finnegan’s Pub and Grill has arranged a bus trip to the San Francisco Bay this Friday, August 27th. The Giants are in the middle of a playoff race, so every game counts. Head out and support the GIANTS!!!
The tickets are only $45!
Tickets can be purchased at Finnegan’s during normal business hours.
Each ticket includes the following:
Bus travel to and from the Game (parking fees included)
Ticket to the game (Giants vs. Diamondbacks) Low Box Left Field Seats
Ticket to the Irish Food and Music Festival
A commemorative SF Giants Irish Heritage Night commemorative beer stein
A GOOD TIME!
WOW $45 bucks and you get transportation, parking ($30 value), and tickets! The best part is you don’t have top worry about getting a designated driver!
Contact Finnegans for tickets, they are selling out fast! 
(209)476-9167
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remaining home games so you still have an opportunity to see them hit the field. Their next home game is this Wednesday, April 28th, against Santa Clara at 6pm.
Coached by Stockton’s own and MLB star Ed Sprague, the Tigers look to have a successful run at this years Big West Title. They are currently in third place behind UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton.
Check out the upcoming home games. You can even catch 3 games against 1st place Cal State Fullerton! Come out and cheer on the Tigers as the try to gain ground against their So. Cal rivals.
| 04/28/10 | vs. Santa Clara | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 04/30/10 | vs. Cal State Fullerton * | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 05/01/10 | vs. Cal State Fullerton * | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 05/02/10 | vs. Cal State Fullerton * | Klein Family Field | 1:00 p.m. PT |
| 5/25/10 | vs. California | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 05/28/10 | vs. UC Santa Barbara * | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 05/29/10 | vs. UC Santa Barbara * | Klein Family Field | 6:00 p.m. PT |
| 05/30/10 | vs. UC Santa Barbara * | Klein Family Field | 1:00 p.m. PT |
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Banner Island Ballpark, Home of the Stockton Ports Baseball team. The Ports are a minor league team for the A’s organization. Long time Stocktonians and minor leagues baseball fans know that Banner Island Ballpark is a HUGE upgrade from the old home of the ports, Billy Hebert Field. Banner Island is much more intimate and it feels as if you are sitting right on the field and are part of the action. Top it off with the beautiful views of the Delta, this ballpark sure does provide for great entertainment. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. And by the way, you’d better bring your glove and pay attention, because any seat has an attempt to catch a foul ball in this park.
April 15th is opening day for the Ports, but you can enjoy in the team festivities prior to that. The Stockton Ports are hosting a FREE Fan Fest Saturday, April 3rd at Banner Island Ballpark from 2-5 pm. Some 
of the activities of the day include, an Easter egg hunt for kids, scavenger hunt, batting cages, and of course splash the mascot will be there for photos and autographs.
If you are really interested in the history of the park and why it is named click the Banner Island Ballpark link. Banner Island was once an Island where the park now sits. Rumor has it, most of the water was filled in for developments.
For all you baseball fanatics, take a look at all the current and former MLB players who once wore the Stockton Ports uniform. This will sure bring back some memories.
Banner Island Ballpark
404 W. Fremont St
Stockton, CA 95203
Main Phone: (209) 644-1900