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* Wild Things! returns to Micke Grove Zoo
Micke Grove Zoo will once again have a
WILD summer as we welcome
back WILD THINGS, a
unique animal presentation, beginning this Saturday, July 26 at the
zoo, located at Micke Grove Regional Park in Lodi.
Presented by San Joaquin County Parks
and Recreation, WILD THINGS
will showcase various animals and reptiles in the zoo’s East End quadrant
each weekend through Labor Day. The 30-minute shows will be presented
on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon and 2 p.m. Micke Grove Zoo’s summer
hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Owned and operated by Gabe and Barbi
Kerschner, WILD THINGS is
a non-profit organization that houses injured and abandoned animals. Gabe
and Barbi bring their animal ambassadors to schools and other groups
throughout Northern California in an effort to share their message of
conservation through fun and lively presentations.
For more information about
WILD THINGS, call (209) 331-2010.
*Catfish Plants begin at Oak Grove
San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation will plant over 4,600 lbs. of
catfish during the fishing season at Oak Grove Regional Park.
The first plant will coincide with the Parks Dept.’s 24th annual Fishing
Derby For Kids, set for Sat., June 7 at Oak Grove. Approximately 1,400 lbs.
of one to two lb. size catfish will be planted prior to the derby. The event
is open free to kids 15 years and under, a $3 fishing permit fee and valid
CA. fishing license are required for those 16 years or older. The weekend
and holiday $5 vehicle-parking fee will also apply. All State Fish and Game
laws apply. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment.
Future catfish plantings are scheduled every week at Oak Grove through
Labor Day weekend. Additional catfish plantings from the California
State Dept. of Fish and Game will occur throughout the season.
For more information, call (209) 331-2050.
Upcoming
Events
Check back soon!
Rental
Facilities
San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation has a variety of
indoor and outdoor facilities for your next event, whether it be a picnic,
party or special occasion.
 All
rental facilities are furnished with water, and most have electricity
(except the Poppy picnic area).
Reservations for rental facilities should be made at least two weeks in
advance of function, but are recommended up to a year in advance to secure
desired date (camping reservations at Dos Reis and Westgate Landing 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).
Reservations are for 12 hours unless otherwise noted.
Reservation can be made over the phone Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. by calling (209)
953-8800 or 331-7400 or visit the office, located at Micke Grove Park in
Lodi. (Click
here for directions). Note: Rental fees do not include
processing fee and possible cleaning/damage deposit. Hours may vary. Fees subject to
change.
Micke Grove
Regional Park (click
here for map)
-
Memorial
Auditorium (Dining capacity 250) $500 weekends (weekend rentals include Solarium);
$400 weekdays (not including Solarium). $50 per
add. hour within permitted hrs.
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Solarium
(Dining capacity 50) - $100 (Weekdays)
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Japanese
Garden (Cap. 175) - $150 for
two hours. Rehearsals
- $50 per hr.
Picnic
Shelters & Areas
Other
Rentals/Fees
Oak Grove
Regional Park (click
here for map)
Picnic
Shelters & Areas
Other
Rentals/Fees
Harmony
Grove Church
Dos Reis
Regional Park
Westgate
Landing Regional Park
Weddings
& Special Occasions
Weddings, and other special occasions, are popular at San
Joaquin County Parks.
 Micke
Grove's Japanese Garden is a favorite wedding spot with Cherry Blossom
trees, Tea Pavilion and Koi pond. Couples can choose from two garden
locations, each offering seating for 75 (garden weddings can accommodate
up to 175 guests).
The park's Memorial Auditorium, located directly next to
the Japanese Garden, provides plenty of space for a reception, party or
corporate meeting. With seating for up to 252 guests, the auditorium
also features stage and professional-grade kitchen facilities. An
additional 50 guests can be accommodated in th e
Solarium (included
in weekend Auditorium rentals).
If a small venue is needed, Oak Grove's Boat House offers indoor and
outdoor seating for up to 50 people. The Boat House sits on the park's
10-acre lake, providing beautiful lakeside views.
But by far, the most popular facilities are each parks' picnic shelters.
Our shelters and picnic areas are available for groups from 25 to 600
people and are perfect for family reunions, company picnics and parties of
every kind.
For a list of rental facilities and prices, click
here. To book your
wedding or other special occasion, call (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400.
Camping
Two of our regional parks, Dos Reis and
Westgate
Landing,
offer R.V. and tent camping at reasonable prices.
 Dos
Reis, located off Interstate 5 just west of Lathrop, offers 26 R.V. sites
with full hook-ups and shower facilities. Tent camping is also available
from 12 noon Friday through 8 a.m. Monday and holidays. Dos Reis also
features boat launching into the Delta, along with picnic tables,
barbecues, horseshoe pits and a children's play area.
Westgate Landing has 14 R.V./tent campsites (no hook-ups available), a
fishing pier, overnight boat docking and picnic sites. Like Dos Reis, the
park (located north of Highway 12 near Terminous) is tucked in along the
San Joaquin River.
To book a campsite at least two weeks prior to desired date, call (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400.
Fishing
A number of fishing areas are available in San Joaquin
County regional parks. At Oak Grove Regional Park, a  10-acre
lake is stocked annually with seasonal Catfish and Trout. We offer
three fishing derbies, The Fishing Derby For Kids (1st Sat. in
June), the Trout Bout (third Sat. in Nov.) and the Bob McMillen Memorial
Fishing Tournament (1st Sat. in Feb.) - each offering opportunities for anglers to experience fishing, some for the
very first time. Fishing at Oak Grove is $3 for those 16 years and older -
a valid California fishing license is required since all Dept. of Fish and
Game regulations apply.
At Dos Reis Regional Park, fishing access to the San Joaquin River is
available via the park's floating dock and boat launching capabilities.
The San Joaquin can also be reached from Mossdale Crossing Regional Park,
which has a large, two-lane boat ramp with floating dock.
Westgate Landing Regional Park, one of three parks located on the
Mokelumne River, has overnight boat docking and a fishing pier, while
Stillman L. Magee Regional Park features fishing at the river's edge and
Woodbridge Regional Park offers a riparian environment where fishing
enthusiasts snag Trout, Black Bass and Catfish (California Dept. of Fish
and Game regulations apply).
Boating
Boating acc ess to the beautiful Delta waterways is
available through three of our regional parks. Dos Reis Regional
Park offers a floating dock with boat launching capabilities, Westgate
Landing Regional Park has overnight boat docking and a fishing pier. Boat
docking at Westgate is $15 per slip per night. Each park, located
alongside the San Joaquin River, offers R.V. and tent camping; for more
information, click here.
At Mossdale Crossing Regional Park, a large, two-lane boat ramp with
floating dock gives access to the San Joaquin, Middle and Old Rivers.
Paddleboats
 One way to enjoy Oak Grove Regional Park's 10-acre lake is
by riding a Paddleboat. The water "vehicles" are
available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April to the first week of October
(weather permitting). Thirty-minute rentals are $5.
Disc
Golfing
Oak Grove Regional Park is also the site of an 18-hole Disc
Golf course. To play, participants throw  Frisbee-type
discs into golf course "baskets" for points. The popular game is
available for play during normal park hours, there is no charge (park
vehicle entry fees apply).
Hiking
Oak Grove's natural oak woodlands offers two different
trails for hikers. The Miwok Trail is a nature preserve with  oaks
dating back centuries. Native plants and animals can be found during the
1.5 mile walk, such as Western Fence Lizards, Red-Tailed Hawks and Acorn
Woodpeckers.
The Yokuts Trail is a 1/4 mile handicapped-accessible trail where native
plants and animals such as wild Geranium, Elderberry, Scrub Jays and
Kestrels can be found.
Sports
Fields
San Joaquin County Parks offer several sports fields, the
majority located at the Regional Sports Complex. S erviced
jointly by the County and the City of Stockton, the complex offers a
four-field softball complex (complete with public address system and score
board) and four soccer fields. Soccer fields can be rented through the
Parks office at (209) 953-8800. Softball field rentals are handled through
the City of Stockton at (209) 937-8206.
Softball fields can also be rented at Micke Grove Regional Park, six hours
are $30. Call the Parks office at (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400 for rental information.
Volunteers
and Donations
Several volunteer groups help keep San Joaquin County Parks
looking their best. They are:
Oak Grove Docents: Serving the Oak Grove Regional Park Nature Center
- (209) 953-8814
Micke Grove Zoo: Contributions and Volunteers - (209) 331-2010
Japanese Garden Docents: Serving Micke Grove Park's Japanese Garden
- (209) 465-9132
S.J. County Park Volunteers: Serving County Parks - (209) 953-8800
Delta Fly Fishers: Fishing Derby For Kids & Trout Bout - www.deltaflyfishers.com
Monetary donations or memorial gifts are welcomed through the county's
Park Donation Trust and Park Endowment Trust funds. Gifts can be
designated toward specific park improvements (tree replacement, playground
equipment, park benches, etc.) or contributed to continuing improvement
projects. Memorial trees with no signage may also be planted in memory of
a loved one, trees are selected and planted by parks staff. For more
information or to make a donation, call Parks Administrator David Beadles
at (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400.
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