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 10, 2026
Help Shape Parks After Dark This Summer!

Take our two-minute survey to help decide what activities and events to bring to south Stockton parks this summer through Parks After Dark, a new grant-funded initiative bringing FREE evening activities to County-run neighborhood parks!

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  • June 8, 2026
    Stillman Magee Advisory Due to Water Level
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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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Featured Events
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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3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
June 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM

Grab your gloves and come join our 3rd Saturday Garden Work Party on Saturday, June 20, July 18 and August 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Nature Center at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Help keep the trail weeded and trimmed, plus prepare the Pollinator Garden for fall planting. Contact us at OakGroveNatureCenter@gmail.com for further instructions if this is your first time volunteering at a work party.

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