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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Jun 27, 2025

Help Shape the Future of South County Regional Park

San Joaquin County is planning an exciting new 120-acre regional park near Tracy, please take a short survey to share your thoughts on what amenities and features you’d like to see!

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June 30, 2025
New Fee Schedule

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors recently approved changes to the fee schedule for county parks as part of the fiscal 2025-2026 budget. Beginning today, prices increase for camping at Dos Reis Regional Park and soccer field reservations at Regional Sports Complex. Most fees, including parking and picnic shelter rentals, remain the same.

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  • June 27, 2025
    Help Shape the Future of South County Regional Park
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  • June 13, 2025
    Japanese Garden closed June 30 - July 27
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  • May 2, 2025
    Waterplay feature open daily May 26
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Featured Events
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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Secrets Of The Oaks
July 6, 2025 | 11 AM — 12 PM

Interested in learning how summer impacts our mighty Oaks? Then join us for for a summer nature walk, Secrets of the Oaks, on the 1st Sunday of the month; June 1, July 6 and August 3 at 11 a.m. at the Yokuts Trail, Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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