Is it hot enough for you?
Summer in Stockton and across San Joaquin County isn’t something to watch from the sidelines. It’s something to dive into.
If you are trying to beat the heat, check out our guide to city and county pools, splash pads and water play areas.
Stockton
Weekday openings at the city’s pools are ending July 26. But don’t fret; they stay open on weekends till Sept. 7.
Brooking Park
4505 Nugget Ave.
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
Holiday Park
5710 Kermit Lane
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
McKinley Park
2332 S. El Dorado St.
Hours: 12-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sundays
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
Victory Park
near Fire Station No. 6, at 1501 Picardy Drive
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
Oak Park
3537 Alvarado Ave.
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
Sousa Park
2829 Yellowstone Ave.
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $3; free for babies 12 months and younger
Kennedy Park Pool
2800 S. D St.
Hours: noon-5 p.m. daily
Cost: $1; free for babies 12 months and younger
Weston Ranch High School Pool
4606 McCuen Ave.
Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: Free
Edna Gleason Park – Splashpad
South California Street and East Church Street
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: Free
Iloila Park – Splashpad
6250 Scott Creek Drive
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: Free
Michael Faklis Park – Splashpad
5250 Consumnes Drive
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: Free
Pixie Woods Children’s Park – Water Play Area
3121 Monte Diablo Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: $5 weekdays; $6 Saturday-Sunday; free for kids 2 and younger
Smith Park – Splashpad
East 9th Street and Commerce Street
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: Free
Weber Point – Fountain
221 N. Center St.
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7
Cost: Free
Lodi
Micke Grove Regional Park Splash Pad,
11793 N. Micke Grove Road
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Cost: Parking fee of $5 on weekdays, $6 on weekends and $10 on holidays
Manteca
Lincoln Pool
245 S. Powers Ave.
Hours: noon-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: $2 for ages 4-17 and 61 and older; $3 for ages 18-61; free for kids younger than 4
Woodward Community Park – Splashpad
710 E. Woodward Ave.
Hours: Open during park hours, from sunrise to sunset
Cost: Free
Tracy
Water activities close Sept. 26.
Joe Wilson Pool
900 W. Lowell Ave.
Hours: 4:30-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Cost: $6; free for kids 2 and younger
Hoyt Park – Mister
300 E. 3rd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Gretchen Tally Park – Mister
1551 Dove Drive
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Kenner Park – Mister
1850 Kavanagh Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Lincoln Park – Splash Pad
East Street and Eaton Avenue
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
McDonald Park – Splash Pad
55 N. Central Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Front Street Plaza – Splash Pad
6th Street and Central Avenue
Hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Cost: Free
Lathrop
Splashpads are open through Oct. 15.
Apolinar Sangalang Park – Splashpad
13470 Slate St.
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Lathrop Landing Community Park – Splashpad
923 Salvatore Way
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Missionary Mini Lee Cotton Park – Splashpad
14469 Reverend Maurice Cotton Drive
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Mountain House
Central Community Park – Splashpad
25 Main St.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 7; noon-5 p.m. daily Sept. 7-Oct. 31
Cost: Free
Ripon
Pool closes Aug. 2.
Ripon Aquatics Center
301 N. Acacia Ave.
Hours: 1-3:55 p.m. Monday-Friday
Cost: $4.50 for day pass
