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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR EGG HUNT APRIL 12 
 
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Over 25,000 candy and toy-filled eggs will be ready for The Micke Grove Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., April 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will also feature kids crafts and games, face painting, food trucks and of course, the Easter Bunny. Gates open 9:30 AM, hunt begins at 11:00 AM (please bring Easter baskets). Pre-registration only, limited capacity. Event registration to open Mon., March 24 - link available on sjparks.com, Facebook and Instagram. Please note: Park will be closed to the general public from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
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Also sponsored by Raising Cane's, West Coast Arborist, Bay Alarm and Miracle Playsystems. For more information, email parksevents@sjgov.org. FLYER

ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK COMING APRIL 5

Jupiter, Mars and the Orion Nebula will all be on display at Astronomy In The Park on Sat., April 5. Come early to Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park for astronomy activities in the Nature Center, sunset is at 6:45 p.m. Event is free (weather permitting), parking $6 cash. FLYER

VALLEY OAKS 101: SPRING SET FOR APRIL 6

Interested in the plants and animals that call this habit home? Then join us for Valley Oaks 101: Spring on Sunday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at the Yokuts Trail, Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. It's an easy, one-hour guided tour that's open to everyone. Severe weather cancels - check Oak Grove Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. Free event, $6 cash parking. FLYER

NATIVE PLANT TRAIL AND VILLAGE WORKDAY APRIL 19

Come help us keep the trail weeded, trimmed and easily passable during the Native Plant Trail and Village Workday on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring gloves and small hand tools if you have them. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring a lunch if you’d like. Those under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Severe weather cancels - check Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. Please RSVP under "Events" on the Nature Center's Facebook page or email oakgrovenaturecenter@gmail.com. FLYER

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MICKE GROVE TO BE CLOSED 4/12 UNTIL 12 PM

Micke Grove Regional Park will be closed Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for The Micke Grove Easter Egg Hunt. The park will reopen to the general public at 12 p.m. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT EASTER AT OUR PARKS

Easter is April 20, and if you're planning on spending it at either Micke Grove or Shumway Oak Grove regional parks, here's some tips to help make your visit enjoyable!

Both parks will open at 7 AM Easter Sunday: $10 parking for standard vehicles, $12 for those vehicles over 22 ft. in length. Cash is preferred at Micke Grove while Shumway Oak Grove is cash only.

All picnic shelters will be first-come, first-served; guests are encouraged to be courteous and share larger areas. As such, all first-come, first-serve rules apply including no amplified sound (to include DJs, bands or P.A. systems), no bounce houses, no trailer BBQ's (standard size grills are permitted), no caterers, no water apparatuses, no confetti, glitter, water beads or smoke bombs; no generators and no enclosed tents or large canopies (10 x 10 is permitted). Additional tables and chairs are only allowed on Easter Sunday.

Please note: there will be no in-out privileges, those leaving the park will be charged if they return. Groups are encouraged to arrive together. If park reaches capacity, entrance gates will close and may not reopen for the remainder of the day, please plan accordingly.

MOORING, FISHING DOCK CLOSED AT WESTGATE LANDING

Due to safety concerns, boat mooring is closed at Westgate Landing Regional Park. The park's fishing dock remains closed for repairs, although bank fishing remains available. Both areas are closed until further notice. 

PICK UP AN ANNUAL PASS 

Don't worry about paying parking fees, get our Annual Pass to County Parks! Just $100 gets free parking to enjoy most day-use activities at six regional parks, including Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove. Include a tow for a boat or watercraft for just $50 more, Passes are good for one year from date of issuance and can be purchased at the Park Office located at Micke Grove weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Give us a call at (209) 953-8800, option 1.