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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May 26, 2026
We Need Your Input!

Share your thoughts to inform the next 10 years of the San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Master Plan by taking the Community Survey.

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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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    Parks, Little Manila Rising To Bring Trees To South Stockton Parks
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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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Catfish Derby
June 6, 2026 | 6:15 AM — 12:30 PM

Come fish 2,000 lbs. of Catfish for prizes during our annual Catfish Derby on Saturday, June 6 at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Gates open 6:15 a.m., last weigh-in at 12:30 p.m. Kids fish FREE, $5 cash for anglers age 16 and older (valid CA fishing license required). $6 cash parking fee.

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