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Micke Grove Regional Park (click here for map)
A gem with plenty of amenities, this 258-acre oak tree park features Micke Grove Zoo, (click here for more info); the Japanese Garden, a favorite wedding spot with Cherry Blossom trees, Tea Pavilion and Koi pond; rental facilities with outdoor picnic shelters and indoor facilities for receptions, family reunions and corporate events; Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park, offering fun-filled rides, delicious treats and party packages; the San Joaquin Historical Museum; softball fields and children’s playgrounds.

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Location: 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi (Off Highway 99, west of Armstrong Rd. exit and follow the signs). Click here for a location map.

Hours:  
Park: Open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Zoo: Click here.
Museum: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (click here for website)
Japanese Garden: Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekends until 1:30 p.m.
Fun Town at Micke Grove: For hours, call (209) 369-7330 or www.funtownmg.com

Cost:    
Park: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
Zoo: Click here.
Museum: 13+ years: $2; 6 – 12 years & seniors: $1; 5 and under: free.
Japanese Garden: Free.
Fun Town at Micke Grove: (209) 369-7330

Contact:
Park: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Office located in back of Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).
Zoo: Click here.
Museum: (209) 953-3460 or 331-2055.
Fun Town at Micke Grove: (209) 369-7330

Micke Grove Zoo (click for website!)
Micke Grove Zoo is home to native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species, such as the Chinese Alligator, the Snow Leopard and the Cotton Top Tamarin.
Exhibits include the Tropical Forest Canopy with its Rodrigues Fruit Bats, Paseo Pantera – Path of the Mountain Lion and the Island Lost In Time featuring lemurs, parrots and radiated tortoises from Madagascar.
The Micke Grove Zoological Society, a membership organization, assists with the education program and fundraising for zoo improvements.

Location: 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi (Off Hwy 99, west of Armstrong Rd. exit and follow the signs). Click here for a location map.

Hours: Open daily (except Christmas) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer weekends (May through Sept.) until 6 p.m.

Cost: $2 adults; $1 youth 17 - 3 years; children 2 years and under are free.

Contact: (209) 953-8840 or 331-7270; Zoo office located inside zoo. Micke Grove Zoological Society: (209) 339-1096.

Oak Grove Regional Park (click here for map)
This 180-acre park situated in a beautiful oak-forest setting has features the whole family will enjoy, including: Oak Grove Lake, a 10-acre lake perfect not only for fishing seasonal Catfish or Trout but sightseeing in one of our Paddleboats; Oaks Nature Center, offering educational programs and exhibits detailing the many flora and fauna native to San Joaquin County; nature trails with a 1.5 mile walk among old grove trees plus a ¼ mile handicapped accessible trail; rental facilities offering the indoor Boat House plus outdoor picnic shelters for everything from picnics and family reunions to corporate events; an 18-hole disc golf course, children’s playgrounds and a youth campground available for youth group camping.

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Location: 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton (Directly east of I-5 at Eight Mile Rd.). Click here for a location map.

Hours: 
Park: Open daily (except Christmas) 8 a.m. to posted closing.
Oaks Nature Center: Open weekends 12 noon to 4 p.m. (Click here for the website).

Cost:     
Park: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
Oaks Nature Center: Free.
Fishing: 16+ years: $3 (with valid California Fishing License), 15 and under: Free.

Contact: 
Park: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks Office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).
Oaks Nature Center: (209) 953-8814.

Oak Grove Nature Center (Click here for the website)
The Oak Nature Center is located near the entrance to Oak Grove Regional Park. It hosts displays of the native peoples and wildlife that once (some still do) inhabited the region.
 


Location: 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton (Directly east of I-5 at Eight Mile Rd.). Click here for a location map.

Hours: Open weekends 12 noon to 4 p.m. Weekdays by appointment.

Cost: Free. (Vehicle parking fees apply, see Oak Grove Regional Park above).

Contact: (209) 953-8814.

Dos Reis Regional Park
Tucked in along the San Joaquin River, Dos Reis features 26 R.V. campsites with full hook-ups and shower facilities. Tent camping is also available from 12 noon Friday through 8 a.m. Monday and holidays. Boat launching is available, along with picnic tables, barbecues, horseshoe pits and a children’s play area.




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Location: 890 W. Dos Reis Rd., Lathrop (Off Interstate 5 just west of Lathrop). Click here for a location map.

Hours: Day use area open from sunrise to sunset.

Cost:   
Park: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
Camping: Site fee: $20/night; second vehicle: $5; pets: $1. (Reservations must be made and paid at least two weeks prior to arrival date but can be made up to one year to the date in advance by calling the Parks office at (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400).

Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

   

Westgate Landing Regional Park
Once used for docking of mail goods to Delta workers, Westgate Landing (located on the Mokelumne River), boasts 14 R.V./tent campsites (no hook-ups available), a fishing pier, overnight boat docking, picnic sites and ½ mile of river frontage.

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Location: 15799 N. Glasscock Rd., Lodi (North of Highway 12 near Terminous). Click here for a location map.

Hours: Day use area open from sunrise to sunset.

Cost:
Park: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
Camping: Site fee: $15/night; second vehicle: $5; overnight boat docking: $15/slip; pets: $1. (Reservations must be made and paid at least two weeks prior to arrival date but can be made up to one year to the date in advance by calling the Parks office at (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400).

Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

Harmony Grove Church
Built in 1859, this historic church stands on the site of one of  San Joaquin County’s oldest communities, Staples Ferry (now known as Lockeford). Featuring beautiful wood pews, gorgeous glass windows and old world charm, the church seats 100 guests and is a wonderful setting for weddings, meetings or religious services of any denomination.


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Location: 11455 E. Locke Rd., Lockeford (Off Highway 12, take Tretheway Rd. north). Click here for a location map.

Hours: No scheduled viewing hours are established at this time.

Cost: Click here.

Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

Regional Sports Complex
Serviced jointly by the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County, the Regional Sports Complex offers a four-field softball complex (complete with public address system and score board), four soccer fields, concession stands and picnic shelter.

 



Location: 7171 S. Highway 99, Stockton (W. Frontage Rd., south of Arch Rd.). Click here for a location map.

Hours: For soccer field inquires, call the Parks office at (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400. For baseball field inquires, call the City of Stockton Parks and Recreation Dept. at (209) 937-8206.
 
Cost: See above.
 
Contact: See above.

Other Regional Parks

Mossdale Crossing Regional Park
A large, two-lane boat ramp with floating dock is the striking feature of this park, located between Tracy and Manteca off I-5. Mossdale's ramp offers access to the San Joaquin, Middle and Old Rivers. Shaded picnic areas and a children’s playground complete the facility.





Location: 19091 S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop. Click here for a location map.

Hours: Open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. to sunset.
 
Cost: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
 
Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

Stillman Magee Regional Park
Offering the last public access to the Mokelumne River before the city of Lodi, Stillman Magee features water rafting and swimming, picnic tables, barbecues and fishing at the river's edge.

Location: 23801 N. Mackville Rd., Clements. Click here for a location map.

Hours: Open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. to sunset.
 
Cost: Vehicle entry fees are $3 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length are $10.
 
Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

Woodbridge Wilderness Area
Providing 1/4 mile of Mokelumne River frontage, this park is accessible from River Meadows Drive in Woodbridge. This natural area features a riparian environment where fishing enthusiasts catch Trout, Black Bass and Catfish.

Location: 301 E. River Meadows Dr., Woodbridge. Click here for a location map.
 
Hours:  Posted hours only.

Cost: None.
 
Contact: (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 (Parks office is located at Micke Grove Regional Park’s Memorial Building, across from Japanese Garden).

Community & Neighborhood Parks

There are several community and neighborhood parks in San Joaquin County. Below is a list of each park and its features.

Boggs Tract Park & Center - 533 S. Los Angeles Ave., Stockton
Community Center, ball field, basketball court, play area and day-use picnicking.

Eastside Park - 5254 Ardelle Ave., Stockton
Ball fields, basketball court, play area and day-use picnicking.

Garden Acres Park & Center - 607 Bird Ave., Stockton
Community Center, ball fields, basketball court, play area, day-use picnicking and restrooms.

Gianone Park & Center - 2885 E. Harding Way, Stockton
Community Center, ball fields, play area, day-use picnicking and restrooms.

Kennedy Park & Center - 2800 S. "D" St., Stockton
Community Center, ball fields, basketball court, day-use picnicking, swimming pool and restrooms.

Larch Clover Park & Center - 11757 W. Larch Rd., Tracy
Community Center, basketball court, play area, day-use picnicking and restrooms.

Madison Park - 2001 Michigan Ave., Stockton
Ball fields, play areas, day-use picnicking, restrooms and concession.

Raymus Village Park - 5888 E. Apache Dr., Manteca
Basketball court, ball field, play areas and day-use picnicking.

Taft Park & Center - 3202 Mourfield Ave., Stockton
Community Center, ball fields, basketball courts, play area, day-use picnicking and restrooms.

West Jackson Park - Sangunetti & Orwood St., Stockton

Woodbridge Community Park - 780 E. Mokelumne, Woodbridge
Half-court basketball and play area.