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 2, 2025
Waterplay feature open May 2

Micke Grove's water play feature will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • April 28, 2025
    Welcome to our new website!
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  • April 14, 2025
    Japanese Garden closed April 14 - May 2
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  • April 12, 2025
    Paddleboats return to Shumway Oak Grove
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Featured Events
Native Plant Trail and Village Workday
May 17, 2025 | 9 AM — 11 AM

Help keep trails weeded, trimmed and easily passable during the Native Plant Trail and Village Workday March 15, April 19 and May 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park.

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Prospective Volunteer Open House
May 18, 2025 | 12 PM — 4 PM

Do you like nature, native plants and wildlife of the Central Valley? Then stop by Shumway Oak Grove’s Nature Center on Sunday, March 16 and Sunday, May 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn the many ways to volunteer!

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Between membership, financial support, advocating, and volunteering, there are many ways to support San Joaquin County’s parks and zoo.

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