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* Harmony Grove Homecoming to be held May 17
The annual Harmony Grove Homecoming will be held at the
historic Harmony Grove Church in Lockeford on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11
a.m.
The program will feature historian Salvador Manna, who will speak on the
early days of the San Joaquin/Sierra Nevada railroad. Presiding over the
program will be Gary Gordon, chair of the Harmony Grove Church Advisory
Committee.
Lunch will be provided to guests for a nominal fee during the Homecoming.
Guests are asked to bring their own folding or camp chairs.
Established in 1859, the church is part of the San Joaquin County Park
System. It was restored in1973 through the joint efforts of the County,
residents of the Lockeford area and relatives of pioneers. It is operated as
a public facility with the advice of the Advisory Committee.
The annual Homecoming celebrates the church’s history through remembrances,
music and reunions of pioneer family descendants.
Harmony Grove Church is located at 11455 E. Locke Rd. in Lockeford. For more
information on the Harmony Grove Homecoming, call Gary Gordon at 727-5154.
* 24th Annual Fishing Derby For Kids set for
June 7
San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation and the Delta Fly
Fishers will welcome youngsters to Oak Grove Regional Park for the 24th
Annual Fishing Derby For Kids on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
Kids age 15 years and younger are invited to fish for catfish FREE at Oak
Grove’s 10-acre lake during the event, which begins
at 6:15 a.m. Approximately 1,400 lbs. of catfish will be planted prior to
the derby.
Young anglers will compete for prizes in similar age groups (i.e.: 8 and
under, 9 to 12 and 13 to 15) and food will be available for purchase. Kids
and adults will also be able to participate in a fish simulator game
operated by the California Striped Bass Association. The simulator, where
participants will use an actual rod and reel while watching the fish on a
video screen, will allow someone to experience fighting one of five species:
a smallmouth bass, trout, salmon, dorado and sailfish.
There is no registration fee for the event, however, a $3 fishing permit fee
and valid CA. fishing license are required for those sixteen (16) years of
age or over who would like to fish. A $5 vehicle-parking fee will also
apply. All State Fish and Game laws apply. Participants must supply their
own fishing equipment.
Oak Grove Regional Park is located on Eight Mile Road and Interstate 5 in
Stockton. Park gates will be open at 6:15 a.m., derby registration closes at
10 a.m. and the last weigh-in is at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded
shortly thereafter. For more information, call (209) 331-2050.
Upcoming
Events
Harmony Grove
Homecoming - May 17
Oak Grove Nature Center
Anniversary Celebration - May 17
- June 7
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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