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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November 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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    New Fee Schedule
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    Waterplay feature closed for season
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Featured Events
Winter Wonder Walk
December 7, 2025 | 1 PM — 2 PM

Interested in learning about mistletoe? What’s starting to grow while everything else withers? Then join us for "Winter Wonder Walk," our new winter nature walk, on Sunday, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 and Feb. 1 beginning at 1 p.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
December 20, 2025 | 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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Between membership, financial support, advocating, and volunteering, there are many ways to support San Joaquin County’s parks and zoo.

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