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.

Featured News
September 11, 2026
Paddleboats closed for season at Shumway Oak Grove

Paddleboats have now closed for the season at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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  • September 4, 2026
    Park Office Closed Labor Day
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  • July 24, 2026
    Parks After Dark Series Starts August 7
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  • July 2, 2026
    Park Office Closed July 3, Parks Open
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Featured Events
3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
October 17, 2026 | 9 AM — 11 AM

Grab your gloves and come join our 3rd Saturday Garden Work Party on Saturday, September 19 and October 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Nature Center at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Help keep the trail weeded and trimmed, plus prepare the Pollinator Garden for fall planting. Contact us at OakGroveNatureCenter@gmail.com for further instructions if this is your first time volunteering at a work party. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent at all times.

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Astronomy In The Park
October 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM — 10 PM

View M27 (Dumbbell Nebula) and M13 (Star Cluster in Hercules) along with Saturn and the Moon at the next Astronomy in the Park on Saturday, October 17 at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Stargazing courtesy of giant telescopes provided by the Stockton Astronomical Society begins at 6:30 p.m., bring a flashlight and something to sit on (blanket, lawn chairs). Free event, $6 cash parking fee.

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