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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September 8, 2025
Support Sherman's Shoe Drive!

We Want Your Shoes! Sherman the Tortoise at Micke Grove Zoo is hosting a shoe drive, collecting new and slightly used shoes from kids sizes up to men’s size 13! In addition, Sherman is also looking for the following new, unopened and unused items: socks, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, feminine hygiene products, soap, shampoo and conditioner.

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  • June 30, 2025
    New Fee Schedule
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  • May 2, 2025
    Waterplay feature closed for season
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  • April 28, 2025
    Welcome to our new website!
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Featured Events
Native Plant Trail and Village Workday
October 18, 2025 | 9 AM — 11 AM

Come help us keep the trail weeded and trimmed, plus continue our work on the Pollinator Garden during the Native Plant Trail and Village Workday on the third Saturday of the month; September 20 and October 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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6 Senses Native Plant Trail Adventure!
October 19, 2025 | 11 AM — 12 PM

Take an interactive walk on the Native Plant Trail during this new fall series, "6 Senses Native Plant Trail Adventure!" on the third Sunday on the month; Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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