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
January 5, 2026
Stillman Magee Closed Due to Safety Concerns

Stillman Magee Regional Park in Clements is now closed due to safety concerns as water levels on the Mokelumne River are expected to increase from 1300 to 1700 cubic feet per second (CFS). Additionally, East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) has closed river access at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area.

Full story
  • December 30, 2025
    Parks Office closed Jan. 1
    Full story
  • December 23, 2025
    County Parks closed Christmas Day, Office closed Dec. 26
    Full story
  • November 24, 2025
    Micke Grove Mini Golf Naming Contest Winners Announced
    Full story
Featured Events
Astronomy In The Park
January 24, 2026 | 3 PM — 9:15 PM

View the planets and stars through giant telescopes thanks to the Stockton Astronomical Society at Astronomy In The Park on Saturday, January 24! Activities begin at 3 p.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

More Info
Winter Wonder Walk
February 1, 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.

More Info