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  • Nov 24, 2025

    Micke Grove Mini Golf Naming Contest Winners Announced

    Two students from Lodi and Stockton have been announced as the winners of the Micke Grove Mini Golf Naming Contest! Natalia Ruiz Duran, a student at Leroy Nichols Elementary in Lodi, and Grace Gianelli from Venture Academy in Stockton, were chosen for their complementary entries, which together form the name of the new attraction: FunTown Safari Miniature Golf!

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  • Nov 19, 2025

    Join Us to Shape the Future of South County Regional Park

    San Joaquin County is planning a brand-new 100-acre regional park near Tracy, please join us for a Community Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Tracy Community Center to learn more and share your ideas!

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  • Sep 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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  • Jun 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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  • May 2, 2025

    Waterplay feature closed for season

    Micke Grove's water play feature has now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring.

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  • Apr 28, 2025

    Welcome to our new website!

    San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation is pleased to welcome you to our new website!

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  • Apr 12, 2025

    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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  • Mar 8, 2025

    Oaks Playground Closed

    The Oaks Pavilion playground is currently closed for repairs. There is no timetable to reopen.

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  • Jan 15, 2025

    Mooring, Fishing Dock Closed at Westgate Landing

    Due to safety concerns, boat mooring is closed at Westgate Landing Regional Park until further notice.

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