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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January 5, 2026
Stillman Magee Closed Due to Safety Concerns

Stillman Magee Regional Park in Clements is now closed due to safety concerns as water levels on the Mokelumne River are expected to increase from 1300 to 1700 cubic feet per second (CFS). Additionally, East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) has closed river access at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area.

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  • December 30, 2025
    Parks Office closed Jan. 1
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  • December 23, 2025
    County Parks closed Christmas Day, Office closed Dec. 26
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  • November 24, 2025
    Micke Grove Mini Golf Naming Contest Winners Announced
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Featured Events
3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
January 17, 2026 | 9 AM — 11 AM

Grab your gloves and come join our 3rd Saturday Garden Work Party on Saturday, Dec. 20, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Nature Center at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Come help us trim the trail, prep the pollinator garden or wipe the webs from the Nature Center!

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Do California Native Plants Need Winter Coats?
January 18, 2026 | 1 PM — 2 PM

Join us for "Do California Native Plants Need Winter Coats?" on Sunday, Dec. 21, Jan. 18 and Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Nature Center at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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