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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April 14, 2026
Stillman Magee Closed Due to Water Level

Stillman Magee Regional Park in Clements will be closed for a brief time beginning Wednesday, April 15 due to water levels on the Mokelumne River. Additionally, East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) has closed river access at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area. Stillman Magee will reopen for day-use and water recreation on Friday, April 17 at 12 p.m.

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  • April 1, 2026
    Celebrate Easter at San Joaquin County Parks
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  • April 1, 2026
    Nature Center Atrium Dedication April 11
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  • March 27, 2026
    Now Launching: Parks and Recreation College Internship Program!
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Zoo Summer Camps at Micke Grove Zoo!
June 1, 2026 — July 24, 2026 | 8 AM — 4 PM

Wild adventures await with Zoo Summer Camp at Micke Grove Zoo! Register children ages 7 - 11 for these engaging, hands-on experiences that combine education, creativity and outdoor exploration. Camps will run Monday through Friday beginning June 1 - June 5 and concluding July 20 - July 24. Camps for children ages 7 to 9 years are held from 9 AM to 12 PM, while camps for kids ages 10 & 11 take place from 1 PM to 4 PM. The cost is $100 per participant, with an additional $90 fee for each sibling.

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3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
April 18, 2026 | 9 AM — 11 AM

Grab your gloves and come join our 3rd Saturday Garden Work Party on Saturday, March 21, April 18 and May 16 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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