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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September 26, 2025
Micke Grove Regional Park and Zoo to close at 1 P.M. on October 10

Micke Grove Regional Park and Zoo will close to the general public at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 10 due to Trunk O' Treat. The park and Zoo will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 11.

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    New Fee Schedule
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  • May 2, 2025
    Waterplay feature closed for season
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Trunk O 'Treat SOLD OUT
October 10, 2025 | 4 PM — 7 PM

UPDATE: Trunk O' Treat is now SOLD OUT! San Joaquin County Parks proudly presents Trunk O’ Treat on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Micke Grove Regional Park in Lodi.

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Autumn among the Oaks
October 5, 2025 | 11 AM — 12 PM

Interested in learning about what special things happen in Autumn? Then join us for "Autumn among the Oaks," our new fall nature walk, on the first Sunday of the month; Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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