Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park
About
180-Acre Park with Oak Grove Nature Center
Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park sits on 180 acres of mature oak forest north of Stockton, run by San Joaquin County Parks. The Oak Grove Nature Center inside the park covers native flora and fauna of San Joaquin Valley.
Nature Center & Family Programs
Programming includes drop-in nature center visits and seasonal events. Programs include:
- Oak Grove Nature Center exhibits (Sat-Sun 12-4pm)
- Educational programs about native species
- School field trips by reservation
- Paddleboat rentals on Oak Grove Lake (Apr-Oct weekends)
- Fishing (state license required)
- Disc golf course
- 1.5-mile and quarter-mile nature trails
What's Included
- Free nature center access during open hours
- Paddleboat rentals seasonal
- All trail access during park hours
Experience
Best free oak-woodland walk near Stockton - 1.5-mile trail among mature trees plus quarter-mile accessible loop. Strong fit for families wanting a low-cost nature outing. Nature Center weekends only.