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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June 8, 2026
Stillman Magee Advisory Due to Water Level

Launching watercraft is not advisable beginning Monday, June 8 at Stillman Magee Regional Park in Clements. East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) is advising the same at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area due to water levels on the Mokelumne River. The advisory is expected to be lifted Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Stillman Magee will reopen for day-use and water recreation on Friday, May 15 at 12 p.m.

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  • May 26, 2026
    We Need Your Input!
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  • May 26, 2026
    Parks Awarded Grant to Launch "Parks After Dark"
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  • May 15, 2026
    Micke Grove's Water Feature Now Open
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Featured Events
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Zoo Summer Camps at Micke Grove Zoo!
June 1, 2026 — July 24, 2026 | 8 AM — 4 PM

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 27, call (209) 953-8800 to register! Wild adventures await with Zoo Summer Camp at Micke Grove Zoo! Register children ages 7 - 11 for these engaging, hands-on experiences that combine education, creativity and outdoor exploration. Camps will run Monday through Friday beginning June 1 - June 5 and concluding July 20 - July 24. Cost is $100 per participant, with an additional $90 fee for each sibling.

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Prospective Volunteers Open House & Meeting
June 16, 2026 | 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

Join current docents and volunteers for an informal conversation about volunteer opportunities at the Nature Center on Tuesday, June 16 from 3:30–4:30 PM. Located at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, the session will also include details about the upcoming docent training scheduled for October 2–3. Please email oakgrovenaturecenter@gmail.com or leave a message at (209) 953-8814 if interested in attending.

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