Quacker Lake - Stockton, CA
Quacker Lake is a stunning, dog-friendly location nestled on the Stanislaus University campus in Stockton, CA. Known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful landscaping, this hidden gem offers pet owners a slice of nature right in the heart of the city. With picturesque meadows, towering palm, pine, and oak trees, as well as a tranquil manmade pond, Quacker Lake provides a peaceful retreat for dog walkers and nature enthusiasts alike. You’ll find plenty of local wildlife including ducks, turtles, squirrels, and birds, making it an enriching place for dogs and their owners to explore together.
While Quacker Lake isn’t a traditional fenced dog park, it stands out as a pet-friendly trail and open space where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the scenic views and historical surroundings. Visitors love the calming early morning walks amid the morning dew and blooming flowers, and the benches overlooking the water offer a perfect spot to relax and soak in the beauty. While not specifically designed with dedicated dog amenities like separate play areas or agility equipment, Quacker Lake’s unique blend of history, wildlife, and peaceful ambiance makes it one of Stockton’s most beloved spots for dog-friendly outings.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? No, dogs should be kept on-leash at all times while visiting Quacker Lake.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are benches available for visitors to sit and enjoy the views.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, the area has significant tree coverage providing natural shade throughout the park.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? No, while there is a pond, it is not intended for swimming and is best enjoyed from the shore.
- Is the park open year-round? Yes, but the park is closed from sundown to sunrise each day.
Reviews
This isnt a lake per sey, its a man made pond, theres no fish in it. Its soley for looks.
Saying that its very attractive i have to say.
We clients sit out there once in while weather permitting.
Being that the SIERRA PACE recently moved in there it does get very many visitors. Im thinking that it isnt going to get many visitors other than from the clinic.
I didn’t know that they were closed from sundown to sunrise.
This is also the site of the old state hospital, the first and oldest one this side of the Mississippi.
Excellent job digging up the bodies and renaming the mass grave Quacker Lake! Where did the bodies get moved to, though? I wouldn’t touch the water if I were you.
Not a dog park but dog friendly and there’s all kinds of other animals around their ducks turtles birds and a small rose garden very nice
Quacker Lake is one of the hidden gems on Stanislaus University campus. It’s right near the Rose. Peace Garden personally I really love the early morning time. The Sun coming through the trees hitting the flowers just right. The Rose is the morning dew. Drops on the grass makes the meadows shiny. As the Sun is flowing through, it’s very peaceful. It’s very poetic. It’s as if you’re walking through a poem on the early morning of this place is very beautiful in the city. It is one of the few places that you can feel as if you were Going Out to the wilderness kind of. Even though there’s buildings around that there’s tons of wildlife here. The fox still walks through here. There is plenty of squirrels this morning. I saw 3 hummingbirds fighting off a blue Jay protecting their nest. There is lots of beautiful peaceful things here. There is also a resting Stone for the native. Americans that were discovered when the state hospital grounds were being built. This is a very historical place. There’s a lot of good and happy things here and the. Landscaping can capture that. However there’s a lot of hidden ugly history about this campus as well. Don’t be fold. Those people who were buried were buried with no names. And that’s why the headstone was put there in remembrance of their souls. This campus actually use to have a lot of spiritual ghosts and counterines. For those who believe in that or not. After the headstone was put there, the campus and the spirits became at peace. You can sit on the bench and onlook. The water the geese fly in as well. It’s very beautiful. There’s I swear a 100 plus turtles. That people say they can count 20, but there’s at least 6 generations of turtles living in that pond this is one of my go to areas for to become peaceful for Zen. I love my town. Stockton has a lot of good hidden gems. And quacker lake is one of them, I also took some pretty good pictures to capture. How tall the historical water tower is. It’s as tall as the Palm trees & the pine trees and oak trees that are inside this campus. Back in 1883 Stockton used to get their water supply from that tower for the local surrounding areas around here fun fact on some history. And they are doing renovation on the campus to bring more possibilities for opportunities for students. My main focus was the beauty behind quacker lake in Stanislaus campus. So I hope you guys enjoy the photos. so whoever came up with the idea for the beautiful area , thank you.