Japanese Garden

In 1959, “Duke” Yoshimura came to work in Micke Grove Park and asked Mr. William Micke for permission to build a Japanese Garden for the Japanese community to show solidarity with the people of San Joaquin County.

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August 18, 2025
Park Office Closed Labor Day

The San Joaquin County Parks Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in recognition of Labor Day. Regional parks, including Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove, will be open normal operating hours, parking $6 Labor Day ($10 special parking Aug. 31). The Parks Office will resume operations Tuesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 8 a.m.

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  • June 30, 2025
    New Fee Schedule
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  • May 2, 2025
    Waterplay feature open daily May 26
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  • April 28, 2025
    Welcome to our new website!
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Featured Events
Astronomy In The Park - August
August 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM

View the planets and stars through giant telescopes thanks to the Stockton Astronomical Society at Astronomy In The Park.

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Autumn among the Oaks
September 7, 2025 | 11 AM — 12 PM

Interested in learning about what special things happen in Autumn? Then join us for "Autumn among the Oaks," our new fall nature walk, on the first Sunday of the month; Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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