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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May 21, 2025

Help Name the NEW Micke Grove Mini Golf Course!

Calling all creative kids and teens of San Joaquin County!

A brand-new Mini Golf Course is coming soon to Micke Grove Regional Park—and we need your help to name it!

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June 13, 2025
Japanese Garden closed June 30 - July 27

UPDATE: Micke Grove Regional Park's Japanese Garden will be closed to the public from June 30 through July 27 for much-needed repairs of the Tea Pavilion. The garden will reopen beginning Monday, July 28.

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  • May 21, 2025
    Help Name the NEW Micke Grove Mini Golf Course!
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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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Astronomy In The Park - June
June 28, 2025 | 8:30 PM — 11 PM

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

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Summer Camps at the Zoo!
June 4, 2025 — August 8, 2025 | 9 AM — 12 PM

Guess what's back?!? Summer Camps at the Zoo!

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