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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December 30, 2025
Parks Office closed Jan. 1

The Parks Administration Office will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 in recognition of New Year's Day. Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove regional parks will be open from 8 a.m. to dusk, parking will be $6 per vehicle. The Parks Administration Office will resume normal operating hours on Fri., Jan. 2. On behalf of us at Parks, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026!

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  • December 23, 2025
    County Parks closed Christmas Day, Office closed Dec. 26
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  • November 24, 2025
    Micke Grove Mini Golf Naming Contest Winners Announced
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  • November 19, 2025
    Join Us to Shape the Future of South County Regional Park
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Featured Events
Poe-tree and Music On The Trail
January 1, 2026 | 1 PM — 2 PM

Start off the year on a positive note! Join us for Poe-tree and Music On The Trail on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Nature Center at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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Winter Wonder Walk
January 4, 2026 | 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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